Cocktail Piano
Jazz Piano Solos Series Volume 31 Sheet Music Book
By Various

If these arrangement were collage essays the grades would be a D+. The material fail to provide enough musical depth in the area of articulation. Also the material in it's present form fail to be user friendly. These editions were hard to lie flat, this publications needed to be...

in a spiral note book for continuous accessibility. However, I did fine the arrangement were great at capturing and creating a relaxed social setting. Perhaps with a little more effort to detail, these arrangement could become the gold standard.

I'm a fan of cocktail piano, and there are some really nice arrangements in this collection. Some I enjoy playing more than others but that's basically a style difference. My only negative comment is that the binding is so stiff that I am going to have to deconstruct...

the book to be able to turn the pages while continuing playing. I really hate having to stop a number to turn a page!

I think what this book needs is a CD so you can hear what the music is supposed to sound like. I found the book difficult to play. I am not a beginner but I haven't played much, if any, jazz.

Having played the piano 70 plus years, I found this book quite by accident. What a joy! Quite a lot is manageable and the chords are soooo much fun. I've already ordered Night Jazz and am looking forward to it.

Loved this!!!. So much fun. Possibily Intermediate level.