- 528 Pages
- Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.
Product Description
A stunning, comprehensive volume prepared in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institute. The world’s first jazz critical edition. Contents: New Orleans Blues (New Orleans Joys) * Grandpa’s Spells * Wolverine Blues (The Wolverines) * Mamanita * Frog-I-More Rag (Froggie Moore/Sweetheart O’Mine) * London Blues (London Cafe Blues/Shoe Shiner’s Drag) * Shreveport Stomp * Big Foot Ham (Big Fat Ham/Ham and Eggs) * Tom Cat Blues (Midnight Mama) * Stratford Hunch (Chicago Br… More >>
Ferdinand Jelly Roll Morton: The Collected Piano Music: Piano Solo
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#1 by R. Jones on April 30, 2010 - 9:29 am
Great! Get the history of Jelly Roll, his music, and some facts about each song!
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Mr. Francoisxavier Lacroix on April 30, 2010 - 10:45 am
Well, after years of Joplin, I decided to pass over and to try to find some of Morton’s piece by ears…
but I must admit that this book was necessary and mandatory to be precise; discover the morton rythm and harmony is as nervous as brilliant…
It is a pleasure to hear the jelly roll morton pieces with a clean sound, it makes a second life to the old records that we deal with today ^^
bravo to him, so self-possessed and assured in its excellent style.
A must !
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by David Willis on April 30, 2010 - 12:12 pm
Not only piano pieces as played by the master himself, but all kinds of background history and photos, include original manuscripts!! Very good for the musician and enthusiast alike, great reference for those musicians wanting a roots look at the playing styles at the end of the ragtime era; as it progressed into jazz. Hot!!
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Patricia Graff on April 30, 2010 - 12:50 pm
This scholarly and technically challenging presentation of “Jelly Roll” Morton’s work may be a gem for a serious jazz pianist or a potentially serious one with excellent skill and training. However, it is too advanced for a casual and inexperienced non-jazz pianist like me. I’m better off playing Joplin’s music and listening to “Jelly Roll” Morton CD’s.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on April 30, 2010 - 1:27 pm
The transcriptions of Jelly Roll’s piano pieces are unbelievable; An exact (as far as I can tell) note-for-note transciption of piano rolls, recordings, solo’s, and the majority – live performances. There is also great information on each piece. For Advanced piano players only.
Rating: 5 / 5