Christmas Jazz Rags Blues Book 2

This series contains arrangements of traditional Christmas carols that reflect the various styles of the jazz idioms. Students will be inspired and motivated by the syncopated rhythms and the colorful, rich harmonies while playing their favorite Christmas songs. Titles: Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child * The Holly and the Ivy * I Wonder as I Wander * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * O Come, All Ye Faithful * O Come, O Come, Emmanuel * O Little Town of Bethlehem

Students will be inspired and motivated by the syncopated rhythms and the colorful, rich harmonies of jazz. Detailed articulation, dynamic and pedal markings create a thoughtful and thorough performance. Titles: * Christmas Medley * The First Noel *Go Tell it on the Mountain * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1 contains original solos for late elementary to early intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.

Students will be inspired and motivated by the syncopated rhythms and the colorful, rich harmonies of jazz. Detailed articulation, dynamic and pedal markings create a thoughtful and thorough performance. Titles: * Away in a Manger * Deck the Halls * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Go Tell It on the Mountain * Hark! the Herald Angels Sing * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Toyland * We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Students will be inspired and motivated by the syncopated rhythms and the colorful, rich harmonies of jazz. Detailed articulation, dynamic and pedal markings create a thoughtful and thorough performance. Titles: * Angels We Have Heard on High * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * I Saw Three Ships * Joy to the World * O Christmas Tree * Rise Up, Shepherds, and Follow * Sing We Now of Christmas * What Child Is This?

Classical melodies from piano, opera and orchestral literature are revisited in this unique series. The arrangements feature jazz styles including ragtime and blues. Students who are familiar with some of these gems will enjoy their new settings while those playing them for the first time will become familiar with these wonderful melodies. Titles: * Austrian Jazz Dance * Blue Rhapsody * Bluesy Etude * Cool Etude * The Jazzy Mountain King * Parisian Jazz * Ragtime in Baroque Style * Ragtime Symphony * Rockin' Russian Song * Russian Blues

Classical melodies from piano, opera and orchestral literature are revisited in this unique series. The arrangements feature jazz styles including ragtime and blues. Students who are familiar with some of these gems will enjoy their new settings while those playing them for the first time will become familiar with these wonderful melodies. Titles: * Hungarian Jazz Dance * Jazz Solo * June Blues * The Ragtime Farmer * Ragtime for Elise * Ragtime Minuet * Santa Lucia Rag * Solfegietto Jazz * Venetian Blues.

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 3 contains original solos for intermediate to late intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.