Jazz Club: Piano Acc. (Instrumental) Book

$11.25 USD

Jazz Club: Piano Acc. (Instrumental) Book

Name: Jazz Club: Piano Acc. (Instrumental) Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 55-7535A
Price: 11.25 USD
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By Ned Bennett

Grade: 1-2

Item: 55-7535A

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Each book in this series by Ned Bennett contains 10 pieces written to reflect the different jazz styles used by professional jazz musicians over the past 50 years. The selections are composed to make use of the range, timbre, and agility of each instrument. The CD offers full backing tracks, professionally arranged and recorded to provide a strong background to each piece for a better interpretation of the jazz technique.

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Publisher: IMP

Page Count: 1

UPC: 978185909942

SKU: 55-7535A

Instrumentation: Piano

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About the Composer: Ned Bennett

Ned Bennett has built a reputation as a composer who understands what works in the practice room and on the stage. His instrumental series demonstrates deep knowledge of how different instruments function across jazz idioms, crafting pieces that challenge students without overwhelming them.

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Why we love this

Ned Bennett writes jazz that speaks directly to how students actually hear the music. These pieces capture authentic jazz vocabulary without sacrificing accessibility, which means your pianists can genuinely explore swing feels, blues changes, and modern jazz sounds rather than simply reading about them.

What to expect

Stepping into a real jazz club where the band knows how to lay down a groove. These pieces give you the experience of playing with seasoned professionals, with arrangements that respond to your phrasing and invite you to take ownership of the melody.

Who it's for

Early-stage jazz pianists who want to play authentic jazz styles with professional-quality accompaniment. This works well for students in their first or second year of jazz study, whether in a school jazz ensemble or private studio setting.

How to get the most out of it

Lean into the swing eighth notes from the start. Straight rhythms will flatten the character of every piece in this collection.
Use the backing tracks to lock in time and internalize the groove. Play along repeatedly before performing solo, letting the professional arrangement inform your phrasing and dynamic choices.
Listen to recordings of each jazz style Bennett references. Hearing how professional musicians approach these idioms will deepen your interpretation far more than notation alone can suggest.
Pay close attention to the harmonic movement, especially in blues-based pieces. Understanding the underlying changes helps you voice your left hand voicings with intention rather than defaulting to rootless patterns.

How to use it

Feature these pieces in casual jazz showcases or departmental recitals where students can demonstrate their emerging command of jazz language. The variety of styles across the book makes it ideal for a jazz history unit or for pairing individual pieces with improvisation workshops throughout the year.