Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 85 (Andy LaVerne - Tunes You Thought You Knew)

The new millennium suggests a need for revamping great standards of the 20th century. Highly respected pianist, composer, and author Andy LaVerne has designed a set for such a purpose. Showcased are the musical and playable reharmonizations in a way musicians will find entertaining and enlightening. Some are tastefully subtle while others are surprisingly bold. Take these techniques and reharmonize your own tunes! Titles include: Cantaloupe Island; Dream; I Hear a Melody; Maiden Voyage; On Green Dolphin Street; Smoke Gets in Your Eyes; Watermelon Man; Yesterdays; Softly As in a Morning Sunrise; Song for My Father and Stella By Starlight. Level: Intermediate/Advanced.