When we talk about a jazz "standard" we usually mean one of the many songs that jazz musicians repeatedly play as part of their core repertoire. But unlike musical works in the tradition of so-called classical music, standards--whether plucked from the "Great American Songbook" or from recordings by other jazz musicians--are always being transformed in performance. They are rearranged and improvised upon, given new chords and altered melodies. These transformations might be small and seemingly unimportant, or they might be radical revisions. Which raises the question: across all of these various performances, what gives a standard its identity? In Hearing Double author Brian Kane answers that question by offering a new theory of musical works that can account for the unique challenges presented by standards. Building from the bottom up--from the actual practices of jazz musicians toward their philosophical implications--he gives a comprehensive theory of how a standard can undergo radi
Harold Arlen and His Songs is the first comprehensive book about the music of one of the great song composers of the twentieth century. Arlen wrote many standards of the American Songbook-including "Get Happy," "Over the Rainbow, "Stormy Weather," "Come Rain or Come Shine," and "The Man That Got Away" - that today rank among the best known and loved. Author Walter Frisch places these and other songs in the context of a long career that took Arlen from Buffalo, New York; to Harlem's Cotton Club; to Broadway stages; and to the film studios of Hollywood. Even with their complex melodies, harmonies, and formal structures, Arlen's tunes remain accessible and memorable. As Frisch shows, he blended influences from his father's Jewish cantorial tradition, his experience as a jazz arranger and performer, and peers like Gershwin, Kern, and Berlin. Arlen always emphasized the collaborative nature of songwriting, and he worked with the top lyricists of his day, including Ted Koehler, Yip Harburg,
The Jazz Standards, a comprehensive guide to the most important jazz compositions, is a unique resource, a browser's companion, and an invaluable introduction to the art form. This essential book for
(Easy Piano Mixed Folio). 84 of the best standards ever: Autumn in New York * Bewitched * Body and Soul * Cry Me a River * Fly Me to the Moon * I Could Write a Book * I'll Be Seeing You * In the Mood
(Percussion). This long-awaited collection features beautiful solo arrangements for skilled intermediate to professional performers on the four-mallet vibraphone. Includes 17 popular standards, comple
Jazz Play AlongFor use with all Bb, Eb, and C instruments, the JAZZ PLAY ALONG SERIES is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other
(Piano Solo Mixed Folio). This third book in the Eugenie Rocherolle Series offers intermediate solo arrangements of ten beloved tunes: Blue Skies * Georgia on My Mind * Isn't It Romantic? * Lazy River
(Vocal Collection). Includes 18 of the greatest jazz standards, in arrangements and keys perfect for women singers. The companion CD features terrific accompaniments by a jazz trio of piano, bass and
Fake BookThis second edition features a magnificent compilation of over 250 standards of jazz repertoire in new easy-to-read authentic hand-written jazz engravings, including: Ain't Misbehavin' * Ange
(Jazz Play Along). For use with all B-flat, E-flat, Bass Clef and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, me
The Alfred Jazz EASY Play-Along Series goes beyond the other play-alongs. Each volume has parts for C, Bb, Eb and bass clef instruments and includes a sample jazz solo written-out for you to listen to
The Alfred Jazz EASY Play-Along Series goes beyond the other play-alongs. Each volume has parts for C, Bb, Eb and bass clef instruments and includes a sample jazz solo written-out for you to listen to
(Easy Jazz Play Along). Improvising is easier than ever with this new series for beginning jazz musicians. The Hal Leonard Easy Jazz Play-Along Series includes songs with accessible chord changes and
(Piano Solo Mixed Folio). This excellent collection features 17 Christmas standards arranged with a touch of cool by Phillip Keveren. Includes: Caroling, Caroling * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roast
(Easy Jazz Play Along). Improvising is easier than ever with this new series for beginning jazz musicians. The Hal Leonard Easy Jazz Play-Along Series includes songs with accessible chord changes and
(Guitar Collection). The latest release in our acclaimed Classic Jazz Masters series, this book features note-for-note transcriptions of 17 of the finest improvised jazz bass performances ever recorde
(Jazz Play Along). For use with all B-flat, E-flat, C and Bass Clef instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, me
Written by award-winning jazz historian Ted Gioia, this comprehensive guide offers an illuminating look at more than 250 seminal jazz compositions. In this comprehensive and unique survey, here are th
(Jazz Piano Solos). 22 classic jazz favorites in piano solo arrangements, including chord names. Songs include: April in Paris * How High the Moon * I Can't Get Started * Just Friends * Mean to Me * O
