Classic Rock - Keyboard Recorded Versions [Paperback] Review

This book is somewhat similar to Hal Leonard's other classic rock keyboard transcription book, but features a few songs not found in the other one. Although the other reviewer for some reason seemed disappointed by finding all the keyboard parts written out, that is actually the beauty of this book. It's not another PVG book full of cheesy piano arrangements. It's the real keyboard parts, and all of them. Guitarists have been enjoying accurate rock transcriptions for years now, so it's great to see the same kind of material being made available for keyboard. Keep 'em coming!

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Note-for-note transcriptions for piano of 15 rock classics: American Pie * Bennie and the Jets * Do It Again * Green-Eyed Lady * I Feel the Earth Move * Killer Queen * King of Pain * Light My Fire * Livin' on a Prayer * Martha My Dear * Piano Man * Point of Know Return * Rikki Don't Lose That Number * Touch Me * Woman from Tokyo.

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The Artistry of Bill Evans Vol.2 [Paperback] Review

This is actually Volume 2 (1995), and contains EIGHT (not eighty) transcriptions of Bill Evans piano parts off the recordings. This collection is better than Vol. 1.First, vol. 1 did not transcribe thecomping behind the bass solos.Second, vol. 1 focused on the late Fantasy& early Warner Bros. recordings (1970s), while this collection rangesfrom the first trio on Riverside, some Verve solo and trio sides, and solosides from Fantasy. Gripe: when transcribing trio recordings, is it toomuch to ask that the bass part also be transcribed? Songs: "AutumnLeaves" (mono version), "Spring is Here," and "What isThis Thing Called Love" from PORTRAIT IN JAZZ; "Here's That RainyDay" from ALONE; "I Should Care" and "Make SomeoneHappy" from TOWN HALL; "The Touch of Your Lips" and"What Kind of Fool am I" from ALONE (AGAIN). No extras (vol. 1had a short essay and photos).

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Eighty transcriptions from the late, great jazz master Bill Evans. Titles are: Autumn LeavesHere's That Rainy DayI Should CareMake Someone HappySpring is HereThe Touch of Your LipsWhat Is This Thing Called Love?What Kind of Fool Am I?

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Thomas "Fats" Waller : The Great Solos, 1929-1937 [Paperback] Review

Simply put - this book is a monumental endeavor and no less of a tribute to "Fats". After long hours on end trying to pick out these fabulous solos myself with my all-too-imperfect musical ear, this work is adream come true. If only more musicians of this calibre would pick up thetorch as well and transcribe other solos for "Fats"(unfortunately, his marvelous rendition of "Tea for Two" is notincluded here), as well as other pianists (Art Tatum, for one)! Theaccuracy in transcription here is astonishing. Two copies are recommended,because you will be wearing the first copy out in no time!

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The 2nd edition now features 16 of Waller's best, including: African Ripples * Ain't Misbehavin' * Alligator Crawl * Clothes Line Ballet * E-Flat Blues * Gladyse * Handful of Keys * Honeysuckle Rose * I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling * Keepin' Out of Mischief Now * My Feelings Are Hurt * Numb Fumblin' * Russian Fantasy * Smashing Thirds * Valentine Stomp * Viper's Drag.

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The Art Tatum Solo Book (Artist Transcriptions) [Paperback] Review

Yea, Tatum is magnificent! Reading the transcriptions while listening to the recordings just makes his playing even more amazing and enjoyable. This book is great and can keep you very busy.By the way, if you want to playlike Art there is a another book, "The Right Hand According toTatum" which has even more transcriptions, tells you how to finger anduse his runs,has some analysis etc. This book could have used a bit ofthat.Good Luck!

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Another folio of spectacular improvisations by one of the great piano masters of the century. Includes: All the Things You Are * Caravan * Cherokee (Indian Love Song) * In a Sentimental Mood * Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) * Tenderly.

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The Benny Green Collection: Piano Solo (Artist Transcriptions) [Paperback] Review

I've been waiting for a benny green book to come out and I finally purchased this about a year or two ago. It has very accurate transcriptions of some of his pieces and is great to have. Once you work the pieces up you can actually play along to his albums (he plays pretty fast though) - most are written in the original key.

I'd recommend this book to any benny green fan-- of course. Also, for any jazz pianists - it's great to go through his book and really see how green puts the pieces together and try to incorporate your style with the pieces.

And for those classically trained pianist (like me), you will appreciate the structure and genius of his compositions and will be amazed at the sound you will be making.

I'd rate this as advanced or advanced intermediate.

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Horace Silver Collection: Piano (Artist Transcriptions) [Audiobook] [Paperback] Review

This book is really worth it for "Song for my Father" alone....it is the exact piano transcription written in the same key. Good selection of songs - even has the lyrics for some of them.

Recommended if you are a Horace Silver fan.

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Note-for-note piano transcriptions for 15 songs: The Cape Verdean Blues * Come on Home * Filthy McNasty * Funky Bunky * Home Cookin' * Nica's Dream * Nutville * Peace * Que Pasa * Senor Blues * Sister Sadie * Song for My Father * Soul Mates * Strollin' * The Tokyo Blues.

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Bill Evans 4: Piano Solo (Richmond Music ¯ Folios) (Richmond Music ¯ Folios) [Paperback] Review

This is a superb volume of Bill Evans transcriptions. These are very accurate and therefore difficult to read and play. Only four tunes are in the book which is only 36 pages long.

The tunes are:
One For Helen
Time Remembered
Turn Out The Stars
Waltz For Debby

The albums that the transcriptions are taken from are supplied so you can buy and hear Bill Evans original performance. My favourite is the stunning version of Waltz for Debby (from 'The Bill Evans Album'). On this version Evans states the tune on accoustic Piano and later on plays solos on electric and then accoustic Pianos (not that you can tell this from the sheet music)!

You also need to bare in mind that Evans mostly recorded with a Trio so once the solo starts the left hand part tends to be the classic comping left hand which unless played very well sounds a bit empty without a bass player.

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Piano transcriptions from later Bill Evans recordings showing the evolution of four tunes: One for Helen * Time Remembered * Turn Out the Stars * Waltz for Debby.

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Ferdinand Jelly Roll Morton: The Collected Piano Music: Piano Solo (Piano Collection) [Paperback] Review

The transcriptions of Jelly Roll's piano pieces are unbelievable; An exact (as far as I can tell) note-for-note transciption of piano rolls, recordings, solo's, and the majority - live performances. There is also great information on each piece. For Advanced piano players only.

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A stunning, comprehensive volume prepared in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institute. The world's first jazz critical edition. Contents: New Orleans Blues (New Orleans Joys) * Grandpa's Spells * Wolverine Blues (The Wolverines) * Mamanita * Frog-I-More Rag (Froggie Moore/Sweetheart O'Mine) * London Blues (London Cafe Blues/Shoe Shiner's Drag) * Shreveport Stomp * Big Foot Ham (Big Fat Ham/Ham and Eggs) * Tom Cat Blues (Midnight Mama) * Stratford Hunch (Chicago Breakdown) * Perfect Rag (Sporting House Rag) * Mr. Jelly Lord * Black Bottom Stomp (Queen of Spades) * Dead Man Blues * Cannonball Blues * Billy Goat Stomp * Wild Man Blues (Ted Lewis Blues) * Georgia Swing * Boogaboo * Seattle Hunch * Frances (Fat Frances) * Dixie Knows * Kansas City Stomp (Kansas City Stomps) * Jelly Roll Blues (Original Jelly Roll Blues/Chicago Blues) * Fickle Fay Creek (Soap Suds) * Jungle Blues * Sweet Peter * Hyena Stomp * State and Madison * Bert Williams * Freakish * Pep * Creepy Feeling * Spanish Swat * The Pearls * Fingerbuster (Fingerbreaker) * Honky Tonk Music * The Crave * Mister Joe (Buffalo Blues) * King Porter Stomp *

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