Composer Showcase: Bill Boyd - Jazz Bits And Pieces

Bill Boyd's masterful craftsmanship is readily apparent in these 11 pieces. Slightly easier than his intermediate-level books, Jazz Delights and Jazz Fest, this solo collection for the early-intermediate pianist explores a varietyof jazz styles from blues to swing. Bill's original solos lay out essential style elements in pieces that fit a developing pianist's technique easily, providing students with ample opportunity to develop finesse through enticingmelodies and subtle harmonies. An imaginative collection of pieces, sure to please any age. Keys: full range: Reading: full range of keyboard: syncopation: 2 - 4 page solos: 24 pages.

CONTENTS

• Chordially Yours
• Easy Over
• Jazz Waltz
• Minor A la Mode
• 'Must Do' Blues
• Over Easy
• Ragtime
• Rock-a-bye Baby
• Swing Ding
• True Blue
• What's Up?