HAL LEONARD HOW To Play Solo Jazz Piano By John Valerio

Often, jazz pianists are called upon to play solo gigs. This book attempts to ease the transition from group to solo jazz piano playing with a step-by-step practical appraoch to learning and playing standard tunes by dissecting their component parts; melody, harmony and bass. The parts are then reassembled in various ways. Chapters include: chords & voicings • bass lines • swing tunes • ballads • improvisation. Audio demonstration tracks are provided for download or streaming online with a unique access code included in the book.