Jazzy Hymns and Spirituals: 11 Arrangements of Traditional Favorites (Alfred's Sacred Performer Collections)
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 147061457X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 44 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The spirit of original music is retained while incorporating jazz harmonies and written-out ""improvised"" passages. Titles: Abide with Me * Give Me Jesus * I've Got Peace Like a River * Jesus Loves Me, This I know * Leaning on the Everlasting Arms * Oh Happy Day * Simple Gifts * Sweet Hour of Prayer * Swing Low, Sweet Chariot * Wade in the Water * When the Saints Go Marching In.. These pieces range from the reflective to the celebratory, and it is hoped that you will enjoy playing them for your own pleasure and to share with others.
" This has some nice arrangements in it of great old standards like "Oh Happy Day1" in the style of Ray Stevens, and a great jazzy arrangement of "Jesus Loves Me" and "Sweet Hour of Prayer", "When the Saints Go Marching In", .and even "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot!"The arrangements are somewhat challenging, but not horribly difficult. An intermediat. Depending On Your Preference In Styles Robin Y Conley My personal preference in keyboard music runs to a smooth jazz or blues styles. I have many arrangements by Mark Hayes, Joel Raney, and Larry Shackley which I really enjoy, both intermediate and advanced levels. I was very disappointed with this book. This is the first time I have purchased music by this arranger. The pieces are more abstract,. This is a fun book with well-known songs From Where I Stand Arrived quickly, well-wrapped. This is a fun book with well-known songsto make as simple or grand as you want them to be. Sometimes there are a "lot of notes", so feel free to drop a few runs and chords here and there, to make the selections easier (more enjoyable) to play. I especially enjoyed the bluesy "Jesus Loves Me" ('Fun to play during