Jazz Piano Grade 2: The CD
Price: £7.23 (ex. VAT)
Instrumentation: CD
Format: Audio CD
ISBN: 9781860960116
- 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
- Martin Speake arr. Charles Beale Becky’s Song
- Martin Speake Becky’s Song [Minus one track]
- Pete Churchill arr. Charles Beale Blue Lullaby
- Duke Ellington arr. Richard Michael, Charles Beale C Jam Blues
- Duke Ellington arr. Richard Michael C Jam Blues [Minus one track]
- McCoy Tyner arr. Nikki Iles, Charles Beale Contemplation
- Eddie Harvey arr. Charles Beale Good Time Blues
- Eddie Harvey Good Time Blues [Trio take]
- Phil Peskett arr. Charles Beale Hard Science
- Bobby Timmons arr. Pete Churchill, Charles Beale Moanin’
- Bobby Timmons arr. Pete Churchill Moanin’ [Minus one track]
- Charlie Parker arr. Richard Michael, Charles Beale Now’s the Time
- Tim Richards arr. Charles Beale On-Off Boogie
- Sigmund Romberg arr. Malcolm Miles, Charles Beale Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
- Sigmund Romberg Softly as in a Morning Sunrise [Trio take]
- Sonny Rollins arr. Lewis Riley, Charles Beale St. Thomas
- Michael Garrick arr. Charles Beale Swing it and C
- Bob Haggart, Ray Bauduc arr. Eddie Harvey, Charles Beale The Big Noise from Winnetka
- Nikki Iles arr. Charles Beale The Firefly
- Pete Churchill arr. Charles Beale The Orchard
- Pete Churchill The Orchard [Trio take]
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



