Celebrated Jazzy Solos, Bk 5: 6 Solos in Jazz Styles for Intermediate to Late Intermediate Pianists [Paperback] Review

For Whom?:

Similar to 4th Book JR&B by Mier in level; NYSSMA Lev 4Strengths:

influenced and informed by many Jazz greats;Weaknesses:

same but less so; Rags still not well-executed at this level; unfamiliar inaccessibletonalities for many; perhaps this reviewer is less familiar with wide breadth of jazz to relate to this material, but thenmost students would also likely be unfamiliarPedagogical Value:

add blues scale and more idioms

Highlights:

Sophisticated Fingers - Maybe - not wonderful rag stylistically, but some great advanced jazz chords great for aspiring jazz student for improvisatory ideas;
Two A.M. Blues - Yes - anticipatory Syncopated Bass Lines, idiomatic;

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Product Description:
Boogie, blues, ragtime, swing and other jazz styles are irresistible to most pianists, but not always accessible to student pianists. Composer Robert Vandall has removed all barriers to successful student performances, by making sure that each ""jazzy solo"" in this Celebrated series cleverly introduces students to a specific jazz scale, harmony, rhythm or form. Titles: Blues Tango
* Boogie Man
* Cityscape
* Rondo Rag
* Sophisticated Fingers
* Two A.M. Blues.

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