THE ART OF BILLY STRAYHORN
Softcover Book
Series: Piano
Publisher: Cherry Lane
Format: Softcover
Composer: Billy Strayhorn
Author: David Pearl
A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing • Chelsea Bridge • Lush Life • Passion Flower • Take The 'A' Train
Gifted composer, pianist and arranger Billy Strayhorn is best known for his successful collaboration with Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades. This collection explores his influences, techniques and stylistic traits, explained through musical examples so players can gain a more complete portrait of this essential jazz artist. Analyzes the form, rhythm, melody, harmony and lyrics of: Chelsea Bridge - A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing - Lush Life - Passion Flower - and Take the A Train, with piano/vocal arrangements and explorations of each tune's interpretations by famous artists.
Item #: 002501103
UPC: 884088208776
MPN or ISBN: 9781603780346
Size: 12" x 9"
Pages: 52
Stock #: HL02501103