Description

Simply Big Band is a curated anthology featuring iconic hits from the big band era, expertly arranged by Bernadine Johnson for Easy Piano. This collection is designed to be accessible for pianists of all ages, incorporating helpful elements such as phrase markings, articulations, fingering, pedaling, and dynamics to enhance musical interpretation. The large print notation ensures readability, making it easier for musicians to engage with the music. Among the featured titles are classics like "As Time Goes By," "Blue Moon," "Moonlight Serenade," and "Take the 'A' Train," spanning a total of 80 pages of timeless melodies.

Songs / Content

• Satin Doll (Instrumental)Billy Strayhorn (composer); Duke Ellington (composer)
• Chattanooga Choo ChooHarry Warren (composer); Mack Gordon (lyricist)
• Five Foot Two, Eyes of BlueRay Henderson (composer); Sam M. Lewis (lyricist); Joe Young (lyricist)
• Moonlight Serenade (Instrumental)Glenn Miller (composer)
• Blue MoonLorenz Hart (lyricist); Richard Rodgers (composer)
• MoonglowEddie DeLange (composer); Irving Mills (composer); Will Hudson (composer)
• Don't Get Around Much AnymoreDuke Ellington (composer); Bob Russell (lyricist)
• Stompin' at the Savoy (Instrumental Version)Benny Goodman (composer); Edgar Sampson (composer); Chick Webb (composer)
• Take the "A" TrainBilly Strayhorn (composer)
• Star DustHoagy Carmichael (composer); Mitchell Parish (lyricist)
• It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Duke Ellington (composer); Irving Mills (lyricist)
• Bye Bye BlackbirdRay Henderson (composer); Mort Dixon (lyricist)
• I'm Getting Sentimental Over YouNed Washington (lyricist); George Bassman (composer)
• Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (from "Pal Joey")Lorenz Hart (lyricist); Richard Rodgers (composer)
• In the Still of the Night (from "Rosalie")Cole Porter (composer)
• My Funny Valentine (from "Babes in Arms")Lorenz Hart (lyricist); Richard Rodgers (composer)
• A String of Pearls (Instrumental Version)Jerry Gray (composer)
• They Can't Take That Away from Me (from "Shall We Dance")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• As Time Goes By (from "Casablanca")Herman Hupfeld (composer)
• Embraceable You (from "Girl Crazy")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Sunrise SerenadeFrankie Carle (contributor)
• Opus OneSy Oliver (composer); Sid Garris (composer)
• I'll Be Seeing YouSammy Fain (composer); Irving Kahal (lyricist)
• Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (with Anyone Else but Me)Lew Brown (composer); Charles Tobias (composer); Sam Stept (composer)