Each of these four books based on the seasons of the year contain between 9 and 11 arrangements and original pieces featuring a wide range of styles from swing to samba.
With fully notated rhythms, grooves and improvisations, this is the perfect collection for intermediate level pianists looking for that authentic jazz sound
Van Heuson and Burke: Here's That Rainy Day
Iles: Maple Red
Trad. Irish: Danny Boy
Warren and Dubin: September in the Rain
Iles: Harvest Calypso
Duke: Autumn in New York
Arlen and Harburg: Somewhere over the rainbow
Coleman and Leigh: Witchcraft
Iles: Autumn Glory
Nine arrangements and original pieces at intermediate level (Grades 5-8)
Notated jazz solos, accessible yet idiomatic
Wide range of jazz styles, from swing to contemporary
CD of full performances to help with interpretation
This stylish piano album takes players on a musical tour of autumn, presenting well-loved songs such as 'September in the Rain', 'Witchcraft', and '(Somewhere) Over the Rainbow' and original compositions on other seasonal themes. The nine pieces reflect a wide variety of jazz styles, including swing, waltz, calypso, and shuffle, and draw on artists such as Billie Holiday, Keith Jarrett, Stan Getz, and Frank Sinatra.
With fully notated rhythms, grooves, and improvisations, Jazz in Autumn is the perfect collection for pianists looking for that authentic sound.
Nikki Iles Jazz series
32 pages
311x232mm
