Richards, Tim - Blues, Boogie & Gospel Collection (piano)

From the bestselling author of Improvising Blues Piano, Exploring Jazz Piano 1 & 2 and Exploring Latin Piano comes a collection of new blues, boogie and gospel repertoire for solo piano. The collection is ideal for pianists looking to explore these styles in more depth, or those looking to expand their musical horizons.

Chord symbols are provided for each tune to aid improvisation and the book comes with CD recording of all pieces played by Tim. Each piece is accompanied by notes on interpretation, technique, theory and performance.

Suitable for intermediate to advanced players.

Contents:

  - London Road
  - Give and Take
  - Wade in the Water
  - Timbo's Gumbo
  - Blues for Charlie
  - Winter Blues
  - Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk
  - Raised on the Gospel
  - Detour Ahead
  - Blue Mix
  - Bluesology
  - Take it Easy
  - Big Bear Blues
  - The Jelly Roll Blues
  - In the Balance

Review:

"An instant classic, earning an immediate place at the top table. These are deeply felt, expertly realised and above all authentic pieces that will not only hopefully open up the world of blues piano playing to a new wave of enthusiasts, but which are classics in their own right."
"Tim Richards belongs in the category of authentic jazz composers - he stands as perhaps the leading pioneer in this field."
"Outstanding and lavish presentation, brilliant educational content, foot-tapping CD recording and very reasonable price...Blues, Boogie & Gospel Collection proves itself not simply as the best 'jazz piano' publication of the year, but probably the best of the decade so far."
- PIANODAO.COM