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Allen, Steve - A Lesson with

Steve Allen, the original host of The Tonight Show and one of the world's most beloved entertainers, reveals his passion for jazz piano in his first instructional video. He divulges 'tricks of the trade' (trills, octave vibrato, 'fake runs,' blues riffs etc.) and shows how to build arrangements and spice up jazz pieces with a variety of easy techniques. Pianists will cover basic blues, boogie woogie, stride, walking basses, the use of 10ths, decending bass lines and more, while Steve plays and analyzes: Honeysuckle Rose * Spring Is Where You Are * I'm Confessin' That I Love You * You Can Depend On Me * A Time For Love * and more. He passes on inside tips about the styles and musical contributions of several jazz masters (Erroll Garner, Oscar Peterson, Count Basie, Art Tatum), and gets jazz players off to a great start. 80-MINUTES VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 1/2.

SKU: 641098       ISBN: 0634053868       UPC: 073999410983

Best of Jazz Piano - Piano Signature Licks

Learn the piano styles and techniques of Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Errol Garner, Nat King Cole, Ahmad Jamal, and more with this great book/CD pack. Rizzo teaches the styles using examples from actual songs, 15 in all. Includes: Caravan · Come Rain or Come Shine · How Deep Is the Ocean (How High Is the Sky) · I'll Remember April · In a Sentimental Mood · It's Only a Paper Moon · No Moon at All · On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) · Satin Doll · Speak Low · St. Louis Blues · Stompin' at the Savoy · Take the A Train · There Is No Greater Love · Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away). CD includes demonstrations of each.

SKU: 695763       ISBN: 0634060104       UPC: 073999957631

Coltrane, John - Live in '60, '61 and '65

Jazz Icons: John Coltrane provides an epic 95-minute overview of a true giant of 20th-century music. Three separate shows reveal Coltrane's ascending creative arc from hard bop innovator as a member of the Miles Davis Quartet in 1960 to consummate bandleader in 1961 to unrivalled jazz visionary in 1965. This DVD not only features Trane's classic quartet with Elvin Jones (drums), Jimmy Garrison (bass) and McCoy Tyner (piano), but also spotlights him onstage with other jazz legends including Stan Getz, Eric Dolphy and Oscar Peterson. Includes mind-blowing versions of his signature tunes My Favorite Things and Impressions. Features: 24-page booklet; liner notes by Ashley Kahn; foreword by Michael Cuscuna; cover photo by Chuck Stewart; booklet photos by Roger Kasparian, William PoPsie Randolph, Lee Tanner, Hans E. Hael, Ed Van Der Elsken, K. Abe; memorabilia collage; and much more. 90 minutes

SKU: 320696       ISBN: 1423453719       UPC: 884088206673

Cool Yule, A, Keyboard Book

Jazz settings of favorite carols featuring harmonies, rhythms, ornamentation and styles unabashedly reminiscent of jazz masters such as George Shearing, Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, and George Winston, to name a few. Mark Kellner's arrangements will appeal to any pianist looking for fresh, creative stylings. Features We Three Kings; Joy to the World; For unto Us a Child Is Born; How Great Our Joy! - like you've never heard (or played) before!It will be A Cool Yule when you perform arrangements from this piano collection - a Lillenas exclusive!

SKU: 71900698       ISBN: 0834173050       UPC: 884088230906

David Benoit - Seattle Morning

Top-ranked New Age/Jazz artist David Benoit performs several of his own pieces and lends a lyrical touch to compositions by Brubeck, Oscar Peterson, and Bill Evans. 1. Waiting For Spring 2. Kei's Song 3. Strange Meadowlark 4. Linus And Lucy 5. Waltz For Debbie 6. Blue Rondo A La Turk 7. Cast Your Fate To The Wind 8. Cakewalk 9. If I Could Reach Rainbows 10. Seattle Morning 11. Remembering What You Said 12. Once Running Free 13. I Remember Bill Evans 14. The Last Goodbye

SKU: 501088       ISBN:       UPC: 073999010886

Eighty-Eight: The Giants of Jazz Piano

This handsome, insightful hardcover volume delves deep into the music of 88 visionaries who have made an indelible mark on the world of jazz through their mastery of the piano's 88 keys. This engaging collection describes the intriguing personality and performance characteristics of each pianist. Seven major figures are covered in depth: Jelly Roll Morton, Earl Hines, Art Tatum, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Keith Jarrett and Cecil Taylor. Other featured artists include: James P. Johnson, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Les McCann, Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Billy Taylor, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea and 70 others, in styles ranging from stride to swing, bebop to post-bop, funk to avant garde, and more. Includes 100 photos, and a foreword by Keith Jarrett. Like great solos, these essays have grace, wit, and a sense of personal involvement ... Immensely valuable stuff! - Dick Hyman

SKU: 330855       ISBN: 0879306564       UPC: 073999308556

Exploring Jazz Piano - Volume 2

Volume 2 deals with more complex and colorful harmony, from suspended fourth, sharp eleven and thirteenth chords to diminished and altered scales. Advanced voicing, accompaniment and improvisation techniques are examined in detail, including the following topics: Quartal harmony, modal improvisation, long and short II V patterns, altered dominant chords, polychords, stride piano, Bossa Nova, clave and Partido Alto, Lydian and Locrian modes, how to make scales swing, building bebop lines, bebop scales, R235 patterns, the b3 pentatonic scale, rhythm changes, turnarounds, minor II V I, playing in 3/4 time, playing in double-time, tension and release, transcribing, practice routines. 32 pieces by the author appear alongside special arrangements of well-known jazz standards, including: Beautiful Love · Blue Bossa · Blue in Green · Caravan · Impressions · Ladybird · Misty · On Green Dolphin Street · Softly as in a Morning Sunrise · Summertime · Tune Up and Yesterdays. Also included are transcribed solos by Oscar Peterson, Wynton Kelly and Hampton Hawes.

SKU: 49030509       ISBN: 1902455258       UPC: 841886001527

Fitzgerald, Ella - Jazz Icons DVD

Jazz Icons: Ella Fitzgerald features The First Lady of Song in two distinct performances. The first is the earliest known complete concert of Ella to be captured on film. Shot in Belgium, this 1957 concert has her performing with jazz greats Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Jo Jones and the legendary Oscar Peterson on classics such as Lullaby of Birdland, and It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing). The second show is an intimate in-studio performance from 1963, taped in Sweden, featuring Ella backed by a quartet including pianist Tommy Flanagan. Highlights include stellar versions of Mack the Knife and Just One of Those Things. 56 minutes.

SKU: 320612       ISBN: 1423422902       UPC: 884088126131

Peterson, Oscar - Jazz Exercises, Minuets, Etudes & Pieces for Piano

Legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson has long been devoted to the education of piano students. In this book he offers dozens of pieces designed to empower the student, whether novice or classically trained, with the technique needed to become an accomplished jazz pianist.

SKU: 311225       ISBN: 0634099795       UPC: 073999476262

Peterson, Oscar - Jazz Piano Solos

Includes 8 Peterson classics for jazz piano: The Continental · Gravy Waltz · Hallelujah Time · Hymn to Freedom · Roundalay · Blues for Smedley · The Smudge · The Strut.

SKU: 672542       ISBN: 0634099841       UPC: 073999491555

Peterson, Oscar - Multimedia CD-ROM

In this breakthrough CD-ROM for Windows®, jazz piano master Oscar Peterson takes you on an exciting musical journey through his life and career, integrating interactive audio/visual performances with on-screen piano display and notation. There is a full range of playback features to slow the tempo, step through each piece note by note, loop, or transpose to your favorite key. Includes 14 performances by Peterson (The Smudge · City Lights · Hogtown Blues · Place St-Henri · Blues for Scoti · and more), 10 MIDI transcriptions of his famous blues performances, live video and audio commentary, an interactive autobiography, a complete discography, a time line, a photo gallery, a helpful user's guide, and much more! An essential addition to any jazz fan's library!

SKU: 451047       ISBN: 0634015362       UPC: 073999510478

Peterson, Oscar - Music in the Key of Oscar

This riveting music documentary traces the history of piano legend Oscar Peterson, from his early days as Montreal's teenage boogie-woogie sensation, through his meteoric rise to international celebrity. One highlight in the treasure trove of musical gems is the legendary Oscar Peterson Trio (bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis) who, after a 20-year hiatus, reunited in order to prove that it still had the magic. Over 45 minutes of classic and contemporary performances complemented by rare film footage and in-depth interviews with a cast of jazz legends creates a chronicle spanning four decades of Oscar Peterson's unforgettable music. 1 hour, 46 minutes.

SKU: 320560       ISBN: 0803023510       UPC: 884088094676

Peterson, Oscar - Note-for-Note Transcriptions of Classic Recordings!

This fabulous book/CD pack features transcriptions of 18 piano solos by the legendary Oscar Peterson, taken directly from the original recordings. The solos are divided into two groups: eight Oscar Peterson Classic Originals (Chicago Blues · Hymn to Freedom · Nightingale · Night Time · and more) and ten selections in Oscar Peterson Plays the Blues (Blues Etude · Greasy Blues · Oscar's Boogie · R.B. Blues · Ron's Blues · and more). Includes an intro by the editor complete with performance notes, a welcome letter from Oscar Peterson, and great photos, with Oscar's captions, throughout. The CD contains performances of each transcription played by gifted jazz pianist Miles Black.

SKU: 294030       ISBN: 0968512003       UPC: 073999986112

Peterson, Oscar - Originals

Transcriptions, lead sheets and performance notes for 5 original Peterson compositions: Cakewalk · The Gentle Waltz · He Has Gone · Love Ballade · Sushi. Includes a bio and preface.

SKU: 672544       ISBN: 0634099868       UPC: 073999566444

Peterson, Oscar - Plays Broadway

17 songs transcribed from Peterson recordings, including: All the Things You Are · Baubles, Bangles and Beads · Body and Soul · Come Rain or Come Shine · Easter Parade · If I Were a Bell · Just in Time · The Lady Is a Tramp · On a Clear Day · People · Strike up the Band · Summertime · The Surrey with the Fringe on Top · There's a Small Hotel · 'Til Tomorrow · Who Can I Turn To · Wouldn't It Be Loverly.

SKU: 672532       ISBN: 0634077759       UPC: 073999715927

Peterson, Oscar - Plays Duke Ellington - Artist Transcriptions

17 transcriptions of one of the greatest piano players of our time performing the works of one of the greatest composers of our time. Includes: Band Call · C-Jam Blues · Caravan · Cotton Tail · Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me · Don't Get Around Much Anymore · I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good · In a Mellow Tone · John Hardy's Wife · Just a Settin' and a Rockin' · Night Train · Prelude to a Kiss · Rockin' in Rhythm · Satin Doll · Sophisticated Lady · Take the A Train · Things Ain't What They Used to Be.

SKU: 672531       ISBN: 0634077740       UPC: 073999528589

Peterson, Oscar - Trios

19 authentic transcriptions from this jazz legend, including: Blues Etude · Hymn to Freedom · Misty · Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars · Witchcraft · and more.

SKU: 672533       ISBN: 0634077767       UPC: 073999725339

Peterson, Oscar - Very Best of

18 transcriptions from one of the greatest and most revered jazz pianists, including: A Child Is Born · The Continental · The Girl from Ipanema · Gravy Waltz · I'm Old Fashioned · It Ain't Necessarily So · Little Girl Blue · Love Is Here to Stay · Moanin' · My One and Only Love · Noreen's Nocturne · On the Trail · Over the Rainbow · Place St. Henri · Rockin' Chair · 'Round Midnight · Stella by Starlight · Sweet Georgia Brown.

SKU: 672534       ISBN: 0634077775       UPC: 073999725346

Peterson, Oscar, Trio - Canadiana Suite

In 1964 Oscar Peterson wrote a collection of compositions inspired by towns and regions in his native Canada. The resulting Canadiana Suite includes: Ballad to the East · Blues of the Prairies · Hogtown Blues · Land of the Misty Giants · Laurentide Waltz · March Past · Place St. Henri · Wheatland.

SKU: 672543       ISBN: 063409985X       UPC: 073999696486

Real Jazz Book, Hal Leonard

This unique, comprehensive collection features jazz material in a wide range of styles, with no song duplication from The Ultimate Jazz Fake Book! Includes: · Over 500 songs in all jazz styles, including standards, bebop, Latin and fusion · Original material associated with major artists · Hard-to-find modern jazz repertoire · Many never-before-printed songs · Lyrics for all selections that have them · Easy-to-read music typography · A songwriter index Includes major jazz artists such as: Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Bix Beiderbecke, Dave Brubeck, Billy Childs, Nat King Cole, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Al DiMeola, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, Peter Erskine, Kevin Eubanks, Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Green, Dave Grusin, Herbie Hancock, Coleman Hawkins, Billie Holiday, Dick Hyman, Al Jarreau, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Thad Jones, Abbey Lincoln, Joe Lovano, Chuck Magione, Pat Metheny, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Jelly Roll Morton, Gerry Mulligan, Oliver Nelson, Charlie Parker, John Patitucci, Art Pepper, Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell, Django Reinhardt, The Rippingtons, Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Spyro Gyra, Steely Dan, Mike Stern, Art Tatum, McCoy Tyner, Sarah Vaughan, Fats Waller, Weather Report, and many more jazz greats. Features over 500 songs, including: Aisha · Aja · Autumn in New York · Beautiful Love · Black and Tan Fantasy · Bright Size Life · Cast Your Fate to the Wind · Change Partners · A Child Is Born · Dippermouth Blues · Dream a Little Dream of Me · East St. Louis Toodle-oo · Easy Living · Filthy McNasty · Georgia on My Mind · Good Morning Heartache · Here's to Your Illusions · I Mean You · In a Sentimental Mood · It Could Happen to You · Line and Spaces · Maiden Voyage · Manteca · Morning Dance · Nice Pants · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · Original Rays · A Remark You Made · Say It Isn't So · and many more!

SKU: 240122       ISBN: 0793591066       UPC: 073999937220

Real Jazz Book, Hal Leonard

This unique, comprehensive collection features jazz material in a wide range of styles, with no song duplication from The Ultimate Jazz Fake Book! Includes: · Over 500 songs in all jazz styles, including standards, bebop, Latin and fusion · Original material associated with major artists · Hard-to-find modern jazz repertoire · Many never-before-printed songs · Lyrics for all selections that have them · Easy-to-read music typography · A songwriter index. Includes major jazz artists such as: Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Bix Beiderbecke, Dave Brubeck, Billy Childs, Nat King Cole, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Al DiMeola, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, Peter Erskine, Kevin Eubanks, Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Green, Dave Grusin, Herbie Hancock, Coleman Hawkins, Billie Holiday, Dick Hyman, Al Jarreau, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Thad Jones, Abbey Lincoln, Joe Lovano, Chuck Magione, Pat Metheny, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Jelly Roll Morton, Gerry Mulligan, Oliver Nelson, Charlie Parker, John Patitucci, Art Pepper, Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell, Django Reinhardt, The Rippingtons, Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Spyro Gyra, Steely Dan, Mike Stern, Art Tatum, McCoy Tyner, Sarah Vaughan, Fats Waller, Weather Report, and many more jazz greats. Features over 500 songs.

SKU: 240123       ISBN: 0793591074       UPC: 073999015973

Swedien, Bruce - Make Mine Music

Ever since he was given a disc recorder by his father at the tender age of ten, Bruce Swedien has known what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. The list of people that he has worked with is too long to list, but when one mentions musicians like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Sarah Vaughan, Eddie Harris, Quincy Jones, Jennifer Lopez, and even Michael Jackson in his Thriller days, a great deal is immediately understood. In this book, Swedien generously gives away detailed information from his lifetime in the studio, from musical, personal and technical angles. This is a book that can easily be read by anyone interested in music. The content will appeal to those interested in the stories behind some of the best music to ever come out of the recording studio.

SKU: 331263       ISBN: 8299675618       UPC: 073999736243

Welsman, Carol - Hold Me - PianoSoft Plus Audio

Oscar Peterson calls internationally acclaimed vocalist/pianist Carol Welsman an extraordinary talent and David Foster says she is a truly amazing jazz musician. This disc features her top-notch singing and playing on ten romantic tunes: Night and Day · Fragile · Love Junkyard · Hold Me · Brazasia · Bird of Paradise · I Believe · Les Moulins De Mon Coeur · Little Caesar · Why.

SKU: 503469       ISBN:       UPC: 073999772920

Detour Ahead

Taking its title from Herb Ellis' most famous composition, Detour Ahead chronicles the life and music of the famed jazz guitarist. From his birth in Farmersville, Texas and his early days playing rhythm in the big bands of Jimmy Dorsey and Glen Gray to his innovative work with groups like the Soft Winds, Detour Ahead covers every major step of the guitarist's life. Muh attention is given to his groundbreaking work with the Oscar Peterson Trio of the 1950s, his days with Ella Fitzgerald, his work with the Great Guitars, and his many friends in jazz. On-camera interviews include Ray Brown, Charlie Byrd, Benny Golson, Benny Green, Al Grey, Lionel Hampton, Gene Harris, Jon Hendricks and Hank Jones. Along with modern interviews, Detour Ahead features never-before-seen home movies from jazz's golden age of Herb on tour with Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald and others. Running time: 60 minutes

SKU: 13083DVD       ISBN: 1579409938       UPC: 011671308395

Jazz Album for Piano

Following the best-selling books, Jazz Piano Chords, Jazz Piano Scales and Jazz Piano for the Young Beginner, featured here are 12 pieces written in the styles of famous jazz pianists of the past. From Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton to Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, this collection is directed toward advanced level classical pianists who want to spice up their repertoire with the sound of Art Tatum or Erroll Garner without having to improvise. Every composition starts with a short biography of the featured pianist, and is accompanied by a CD with complete trio recording.

SKU: 98523BCD       ISBN: 0786649259       UPC: 796279063579


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