Description

Each collection comprises 11 songs designed for instrumentalists who wish to perform in a jazz style -- without requiring the ability to improvise. All books are compatible, featuring only slight modifications in the "variation" section to suit the ranges and distinctive traits of the instruments.

The titles include: I Got Rhythm * But Not for Me * Embraceable You * A Foggy Day * Fascinating Rhythm * I've Got a Crush on You * 'S Wonderful * How Long Has This Been Going On * Nice Work If You Can Get It * Someone to Watch Over Me * Strike Up the Band.

Songs / Content

• 'S Wonderful (from "Funny Face")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• A Foggy Day (In London Town)George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• But Not for MeGeorge Gershwin (contributor); Ira Gershwin (contributor)
• I Got RhythmGeorge Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Nice Work If You Can Get It (from "Damsel in Distress")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Someone to Watch Over Me (from "Oh, Kay!")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Strike Up the Band for U C L AGeorge Gershwin (contributor); Ira Gershwin (contributor)
• Embraceable You (from "Girl Crazy")George Gershwin (contributor); Ira Gershwin (contributor)
• Fascinating RhythmGeorge Gershwin (contributor); Ira Gershwin (contributor)
• How Long Has This Been Going OnGeorge Gershwin (contributor); Ira Gershwin (contributor)
• I've Got a Crush on YouGeorge Gershwin (contributor); Ira Gershwin (contributor)