Description

This distinctive series reinterprets classical melodies from piano, opera, and orchestral works, infusing them with jazz elements such as ragtime and blues. Students already acquainted with these timeless pieces will appreciate their fresh arrangements, while newcomers will have the opportunity to discover these exquisite tunes. Notable titles in the collection include Bagatelle Swing, Ecossaise Rag, German Dance Rag, Jazz in A Minor, Lullaby in Blue, Ragtime Sonatina, and Sheherazade Jazz, all presented across 24 pages.

Songs / Content

• Bagatelle Swing (from Bagatelle in A Minor, Op. 119, No. 9)Beethoven
• Ecossaise Rag (from Ecossaise)Beethoven
• German Dance Rag (from German Dance in B-flat Major, D. 783, No. 7)Schubert
• Jazz in A Minor (from Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16)Grieg
• Lullaby in Blue (from Wiegenlied, Op. 49, No. 4)Brahms
• Ragtime Sonatina (from Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36, No. 1)Clementi
• Sheherazade Jazz (from Sheherazade, Op. 35)Rimsky-Korsakov