Jazz Piano Grade 1: The CD
Price: £6.77 (ex. VAT)
Instrumentation: CD
Format: Audio CD
ISBN: 9781860960109
- complete aural guide to the new Associated Board jazz piano syllabus
- presents all the pieces for the grade in performances containing sample improvisations at the level
- contains a sample set of aural tests and examples of quick studies and scales
- includes ‘minus one’ tracks of three of the graded pieces for you to play along with bass and drums
- kicks off with superb trio takes of three of the pieces for the grade
Series: Jazz Piano
Contents
- Nat Adderley, Curtis Lewis arr. Charles Beale (Old Man from) The old Country
- Milt Jackson arr. Richard Michael, Charles Beale Bags’ Groove
- Milt Jackson arr. Richard Michael Bags’ Groove [Minus one track]
- Richard Michael arr. Charles Beale Bedford Square Blues
- Eddie Harvey arr. Charles Beale Blue Autumn
- Nikki Iles arr. Charles Beale Bottle Junction
- Phil Peskett arr. Charles Beale He is sadly melting
- Phil Peskett He is sadly melting [Trio take]
- Michael Garrick arr. Charles Beale Here we go again
- Frank Loesser arr. Nikki Iles, Charles Beale Inchworm
- Billy Austin, Louis Jordan arr. Charles Beale Is you is, or Is you ain’t (ma’ Baby)?
- Billy Austin, Louis Jordan Is you is, or Is you ain’t (ma’ Baby)? [Trio take]
- Miles Davis arr. Charles Beale Jean Pierre
- Charles Mingus arr. Nikki Iles, Charles Beale Oh Lord, Don’t let them Drop that Atomic Bomb on me
- Juan Tizol arr. Richard Michael, Charles Beale Perdido
- Juan Tizol arr. Richard Michael Perdido [Minus one track]
- Phil Peskett arr. Charles Beale Prove you Groove
- Phil Peskett Prove you Groove [Trio take]
- Simon Whiteside arr. Charles Beale Slinky Thing
- Huw Warren arr. Charles Beale Yokate
- Huw Warren Yokate [Minus one track]
Publication Date: 27th March 1998
Reviews
Press reviews
‘a comprehensive, intelligent, beautifully packaged presentation.’ Piano (UK 1998) ‘awe-inspiring in its thoroughness. ... Especially impressive in this series are the specific scales, aural skills and piano pieces - a pedagogical marvel that Americans would do well to emulate.’ Piano & Keyboard May/June 1999 (USA) ‘The new Associated Board jazz syllabus is not only timely for young and not so young Australian musicians now clamouring to know more about jazz - it is an attractive , well-thought through compilation of ‘real’ jazz knowledge that will get authentic results. Well done the Associated Board!’ Associate Professor Patrick Crichton, Head of Jazz Studies, Western Australian Conservatorium of Music ‘The arrival of the Associated Board’s jazz syllabus marks a vital step towards recognition that jazz requires study and discipline like any other art form.’ Stuart Nicholson, Author ‘Jazz Rock: a History’ and ‘Billie Holiday’ ‘The ABRSM’s syllabus is a very positive thing and I endorse it completely.’ Julian Joseph, British jazz pianist ‘A musical revolution that should make every jazz lover leap for joy.’ Peter Kingston, The Guardian