Publisher's Synopsis
(Jazz Piano Solos). Are you a classically-trained pianist looking to play in the jazz style? Do you need materials for students of yours interested in playing jazz? Perhaps you want a reliable repertoire for upcoming gigs? Hal Leonard's Jazz Piano Solos Series is the answer! Volume 19 of the series focuses on the influential jazz pianist and composer, Bill Evans. Known for his unique approach to harmony, he also formed his own trio and collaborated with jazz icons like Miles Davis and Tony Bennett. Bill Evans brought on a new harmonic language, redefined the piano trio, and played a key role in the popularization of modal jazz. This edition includes 24 essential Evans standards such as "Alice in Wonderland," "Everything Happens to Me," and "My Foolish Heart." Jazz Piano Solo Series Tap into every kind of jazz with defining genres like Boogie Woogie, Bossa Nova, Gospel, Jazz-Rock, Ragtime, Stride Piano as well as distinctive styles like Afro-Cuban, Hard Bop, New Orleans, and West Coast Jazz. Appreciate the works of featured composers such as Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Cole Porter. You'll even find six volumes (and counting!) of Christmas favorites, as well as folios dedicated to Gospel, hymns, Broadway, Disney, pop, and film favorites. Every volume in this series contains songs which helped define particular jazz styles. Excellent and Reliable Resources The Jazz Piano Solos Series features unique arrangements carefully crafted by Brent Edstrom, Professor of Music at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. It is recommended for intermediate to advanced players and includes chord symbols for those who enjoy the art of improvisation. With over 60 volumes in print, this is one of Hal Leonard's best-selling solo piano series. Pull up that piano bench, open that book, and let the magic of jazz fill the air!
