Playing for Singers (GREENSILL MIKE)

Par GREENSILL MIKE. Playing For Singers by Mike Greensill explores in depth the art of accompaniment for the jazz or cabaret pianist. A comprehensive resource for everyone from the beginning jazz pianist, to the crusty old pro needing a tune-up for his/her next accompanying gig it covers all the fundamentals of playing for vocalists, especially as it applies to the performance of the Great American Songbook . Including accompaniment philosophies and tricks of the trade from the great accompanists Norman Simmons, Jimmy Rowles, Bill Charlap, Christian Jacob, Tedd Firth, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, and more this 121-oage book is also useful for singers, as well as pianists, since it sheds much light on the intimate relationship between the two. Topics covered include: how to accompany singers as a solo pianist; Duo and Trio accompaniment and what happens when we add bass and drums; teh art of out of tempo accompaniment; The accompanist as arranger/composer, including the skills needed to put together readable, good looking charts; and the accompanist as music director, from conducting the band, to running rehearsals, to helping write and organize vocalist\'s shows. / Methods and Tutors / Etude / Piano