Jazz Methods for Piano

Got the Blues to Haunt Me has a syncopated Latin feel that moves along nicely. Lots of rich chord harmonies. The easy skeletal presentation leaves lots of room for added notes and syncopated

Sunrise is a fusion based triplet feel jam that maintains a contagious bass ostinato that drives this piece from beginning to end. The easy skeletal presentation leaves lots of room for added notes

This piece has a funky feel that is set up by the block chord intro.  The theme maintains that bouncy feeling with rich harmonies that provide lots of color for this fun piece. Dynamics and phrase

Rue Song is one of our favorite songs to play. It has an up-tempo pop feel that is contagious and light-hearted. This composition is roughly based on the jazz classic, "Road Song", from which it

Streamin' Thru  floats along without a care. Waltz time and major seventh chords seem to glide right along. This sweet little piece is fun to play and really does make you feel calm. Dynamics

High Time is a fun piece to play. It's uplifting feeling is optimistic and hopeful. It has a jazz gospel feeling to it reminiscent of Ray Charles and David "Fathead" Newman. Dynamics and phrase

Storm King is based on a strong, rhythmic bass line complimented by an epic melody. The feeling and emotion of the composition builds all the way to the closing statement at the end. You can feel

Origin is based on an ostinato bass line that sets the feeling and emotion of the composition. The ostinato also makes the piece pulsate.  This primal feel builds in momentum throughout the

Soloing is an important part of playing, but practicing alone doesn't always get the creative juices flowing. There is nothing like the experience of sitting in with a full band. Though playing with a group

Completing Nikki Iles's musical journey through the seasons, Jazz in Autumn presents nine elegant jazz arrangements and original compositions for solo piano. With a variety of styles including swing, folk,

The Jazz Band Pianist is the perfect primer for a middle school or high school pianist interested in joining their local or school jazz ensemble. The book consists of step-by-step instruction,

Comping is the practice of using chords to accompany a melody. Whether supporting a soloist, playing in an ensemble, or performing solo, this book will help you to use chords effectively and appropriately

This comprehensive book with online audio is the perfect Intro to Jazz Piano. From comping to soloing, students will learn the theory, the tools, and the techniques used by the pros. The