Broadway by Special Arrangement: Piano Acc. (Instrumental) Book

Strommen's arrangements let pianists accompany jazz instrumentalists without requiring improvisation skills or complex harmonic navigation. The collection pairs canonical standards with writing that's genuinely singable and playable at the intermediate level, giving pianists real musical partnership rather than simple vamp accompaniment. Because all 11 books in the series work together with only minor adjustments for range, you can build a flexible program that grows with your ensemble.

Stepping into a classic jazz trio setting where you're responsible for the harmonic backbone and rhythmic pulse. The songs glide between sophisticated swing feels and intimate ballad textures, and you'll feel the difference between supporting and trying too hard to fill space.

Intermediate pianists looking to develop jazz accompaniment skills in a structured, learnable format. Pianists supporting school jazz bands, chamber ensembles, or recital soloists who want to play standards without improvising.

• Anchor the comping section's rhythmic pocket by locking the left hand's harmonic foundation while the right hand voices respond to the soloist's phrasing.
• Listen closely during the variation section to catch any range adjustments noted for your specific instrumentalist, then adjust your voicings and octave placement accordingly.
• Study the recorded accompaniment to hear how Strommen's comping style balances support with space, then apply that same restraint to avoid overwhelming the soloist.

Use individual arrangements as accompaniments for jazz ensemble concerts or student recitals, pairing them with featured soloists throughout the year. The complete collection works beautifully as a jazz standard unit for piano students, building their library of authentic yet accessible accompaniments.

• Jazz comping voicings and harmonic foundation in swing settings
• Balancing accompaniment texture to support soloists without dominance
• Reading and executing written jazz rhythms and syncopation
• Listening and responding to soloist phrasing while maintaining harmonic integrity