Description

Each collection features 11 songs designed for instrumentalists interested in performing in a jazz style, eliminating the necessity to learn improvisation. All books are compatible, requiring only slight modifications in the "variation" section to suit the specific ranges and distinctive traits of the instruments.

Songs / Content

• Over the Rainbow (from "The Wizard of Oz")Harold Arlen (composer); E. Y. Harburg (lyricist)
• Ain't Misbehavin' (from "Ain't Misbehavin'")Fats Waller (composer); Andy Razaf (lyricist); Harry Brooks (composer)
• My Funny Valentine (from "Babes in Arms")Lorenz Hart (lyricist); Richard Rodgers (composer)
• Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist); Dubose Heyward (composer); Dorothy Heyward (composer)
• As Time Goes By (from "Casablanca")Herman Hupfeld (composer)
• Sweet Georgia BrownMaceo Pinkard (composer); Ben Bernie (composer); Kenneth Casey (composer)
• But Not for Me (from "Girl Crazy")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Embraceable You (from "Girl Crazy")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• I Got RhythmGeorge Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Strike Up the Band! (from "Strike Up the Band")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• 'S Wonderful (from "Funny Face")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)