Gospel Improv: Jazz-Style Improvisations for Solo Piano (Sacred Choral) [Paperback] Review

Wow, what an incredible collection of piano arrangements!Many people might think that Gospel and Jazz don't mix.And, in many churches, arrangements such as these could very well result in some "sour" looks.But for those who are in an environment that welcomes Christian music in contemporary styles, this book is terrific.

I am an accomplished pianist, but my formal training has been almost exclusively classical.Add to that the fact that I have been a church accompanist for many, many years, and that adds the ability to apply many of the fundamental elements of classical study (e.g., scales, arpeggios, common chord progressions, etc.) to standard hymns and other worship music.

But one of my weaknesses has always been my inability to "grab hold" of jazz music.This book provides me with the means to "get into" that genre -- and on a platform that I enjoy (e.g., church music).

Be aware that the arrangements range from medium-difficult to advanced.Most pianists will probably not pick up this book and sight-read through the arrangements.(Those with a good jazz background might be able to do better in that regard than I could.)But all in all, it has been a "fun" book for me.

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Product Description:
This collection gives a new twist to 12 tried and true gospel melodies. Each song begins with a rather straight arrangement, followed by transcribed improvisation with scales, licks and chord voicings. Includes: At Calvary * His Eye Is on the Sparrow * Nothing But the Blood * This Little Light of Mine * 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus * and more.

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