Bill Evans
A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Piano Styles and Techniques of a Jazz Legend
by Bill Evans
Piano Method - Sheet Music

Piano - SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced)

SKU: HL.695714

A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Piano Styles and Techniques of a Jazz Legend. By Bill Evans. Hal Leonard Keyboard Signature Licks. Jazz. Softcover collection and accompaniment CD. With standard notation and introductory text (does not include words to the songs). 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.695714).

ISBN 9780634049163. UPC: 073999957143. 9x12 inches. Brent Edstrom Keyboard Signature Licks Book/CD Pack.

An in-depth exploration of the playing style of one of the most influential pianists in jazz. This book/CD pack uses excerpts from a dozen of Evans' best songs to demonstrate his various trademark styles. The CD includes full performance examples, as well as some slowed-down piano solo parts. Songs include Five, Peri's Scope, Waltz for Debby and more. Includes an introduction by the author.

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.