I only discovered Phillip Keveren within the last year and a half, when I purchased another book by him: Hymns with a Touch of Jazz: 15 Traditional Hymns Arranged in Jazz Style (The Phillip Keveren Series).I initially only played a few songs out of it, but eventually pulled it out and spent some time learning all of them.I loved it so much and got so many positive comments from the congregation that I decided I should buy another book of his.Being the holiday season I purchased this one and can't say enough.The songs are each arranged beautifully.There are so many of those "Ah" moments.I am actually using this book in service this Sunday.
To those who are wondering if it is appropriate for your skill level, know that most, if not all, of his books are arranged for late intermediate/ early advanced players.There are some tricky rhythms (especially syncopation), accidentals, fingerings and the like, but it's well worth the time and effort needed to perfect these pieces and bring them up to a performance standard.
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Jazz up your Christmas festivities with over 20 songs masterfully arranged by Phillip Keveren for solo piano. For the first time in his series, a CD is included with stunning recordings of Phillip performing each selection! Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High * Carol of the Bells * Deck the Hall * The First Noel * Here We Come A-Wassailing * The Holly and the Ivy * In the Bleak Midwinter * O Christmas Tree * Up on the Housetop * and more.
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