Hard Bop Piano: Jazz Compositions of the 50s and 60s [Paperback] Review

Hard Bop Piano is a unique and extremely valuable collection of rarely played and largely under-appreciated tunes by some of the finest jazz pianists of the 50s and 60s.The authors present a number of pieces by thelikes of Randy Weston, Herbie Nichols and Andrew Hill, each of whom carvedout an utterly distinctive and instantly recognizable style for himselfduring the heyday of hard bop.Weston and Nichols, in particular, wereextremely fine composers, each with a flair for off-kilter rhythms andunexpected, charming melodies; and the inclusion of their work alone wouldmake this an essential addition to any jazz lover's library.Thetranscriptions are unusually good, and often include not only the basicmelody and harmony of each tune, but also elements of their originalrecorded arrangements.This book would make a wonderful gift for any jazzpianist, regardless of their level of expertise.

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A collection of compositions by leading pianists of the period, virtually all of which receive their first printing here. This collection sheds light on the hard bop style and makes the innovative work of eight jazz composers accessible for study and performance.

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