Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington: Piano Artist Transcriptions (Paperback)

~ Oscar Peterson (Author), Duke Ellington (Composer)

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17 transcriptions of one of the greatest piano players of our time performing the works of one of the greatest composers of our time. Includes: Band Call * C-Jam Blues * Caravan * Cotton Tail * Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good * In a Mellow Tone * John Hardy's Wife * Just a Settin' and a Rockin' * Night Train * Prelude to a Kiss * Rockin' in Rhythm * Satin Doll * Sophisticated Lady * Take the "A" Train * Things Ain't What They Used to Be.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0634077740
• ISBN-13: 978-0634077746
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #709,722 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn From the Master, April 19, 2007

By	BountyHunter - See all my reviews

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Heralded as one of the greatest pianists to ever live by critics. This book is a good resource for those to see the genius of Peterson and how he composed and improvised. The licks and chord voicings are wonderful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great transcription, July 18, 2009

By	The Music Man (Kailua-Kona, HI) - See all my reviews

This book provides great insight into Oscar Peterson's famous style. Unlike the other Hal Leonard book on Duke Ellington piano solos, thankfully the chord changes in this book are accurate. Enjoy studying and playing his chord voicings. Be aware that OP plays many of these pieces in a key to suit his preferences, so it is not always the standard key that you may expect for the tune.

5.0 out of 5 stars How fast can your fingers go?, February 28, 2008

By	Eric C. Sedensky "late-to-jazz musician" (Madison, AL, US) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Although I've been playing keyboards for over thirty years, I've only been playing jazz piano for six months, and let me say right away: I can't play a darn thing out of this book...yet. But, shortly after I got "Night Train", I went on a Duke Ellington kick, and it didn't take me long to figure I wanted to have a look at how one master of jazz treated another. So, although I've only delved briefly into this book, I expect it will be providing me tons of ideas and licks to insert in my own weighted-toward-the-standards jazz repertoire. And when I can finally play a little of what Oscar actually played, I'll know I've arrived. Anyway, this book is well organized, contains a great selection of songs, and is true to Peterson's and Ellington's work, making it a very valuable piece of written music for any jazz pianist.