Books with title Jazz Stars

(Educational Piano Library). An outstanding introduction to jazz and blues for beginning students of any age! Bill Boyd's trademark, stunning ability to translate "real" jazz style into easy, fun solos for the elementary pianist is readily apparent in each and every piece in this collection. These original, easy-to-play jazzy solos, use basic 5-finger patterns, at times shifting up to IV, V and back to the Tonic in a "12-bar blues" pattern. Uses rhythms in quarter and half notes, simple meters, and basic keys. 10 Solos: B.B.'s Boogie * Blue Rock * Blues Prelude * Chill Out! * A Little Latin * Minor Is Finer * Rockin' the Boat * Stompin' * Swing-A-Ling.

(Educational Piano Library). A second collection of great original jazz pieces written in an easy-going, lighthearted style. Easy-to-learn solos in 5-finger positions that shift up and back within a basic blues pattern. Uses eighth notes, swing eighths, simple and 6/8 meters. Short, authentically-styled easy jazz for the late-elementary student. A real favorite for all ages. 11 Solos: Dixieland Jam * Hand-to-Hand Combat * Major Song * Minor Song * Primetime Blues * A Rather Racous Rock * The Rock Exchange * Six Ate Beets * Soft Shoe Shuffle * Sweet Swing * Why Not?