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Piano Solo
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Standards
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| Level: | SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced) |
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Collection / Songbook
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Interpretations for Piano - Deluxe Edition. (Piano Solos). By George Shearing. By George Shearing. For solo piano. Artist/Personality; Piano - Personality Book; Piano Supplemental. Standards. SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced). Collection. Introductory text (does not include words to the songs). 100 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.TPF0141A).
ISBN 089898470X. With introductory text (does not include words to the songs). Standards. 9x12 inches.
The Shearing sound is the epitome of sophisticated jazz. Piano solos in this edition, arranged by George Shearing, include: Blue Moon * The Nearness of You * The Shadow of Your Smile * On Green Dolphin Street * Tender is the Night * Friendly Persuasion * What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?
This title has selections that range in difficulty from SMP Level 7-8.
About SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced)

4 and 5-note chords spanning more than an octave. Intricate rhythms and melodies.
Location: from Atlanta, GA.
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
August 16, 2009
Wonderful collection
These arrangments are absolutely terrific! Rich, beautiful, full chord progressions. Don't be turned off by the SMP 8 difficulty level. These are playable with a little effort. At first glance, many of the compositions appeared to be not too difficult for an intermediate player. Most are in easy keys, but...
17 of 24 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from san antonio texas
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
Anonymous
Location: from San Diego, California
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Mike Scott
Location: from Boston, MA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
September 5, 2008
Shearing Classics
I had known most of these Shearing arrangements of standards for 'jazz" piano since I was in high school (more than 50 years ago). I had owned books with many of Shearing's arrangements but wanted as many as possible "in one place" and ordered this collection. I was not disappointed....
12 of 20 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Connecticut
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced