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Jazz Standards

Level 1 (simple melody, slow Tempo, usually no change of key)  Level 2  Level 3   Level 4   Level 5

Level 2 (easy melody, slow tempo, mostly simple change of key)

Level 3 ( Medium melody, moderate Tempo, some change of key)

Level 4 (demanding melody, medium up tempo, often difficult chords)

Level 5 (Advanced. Fast and complicated)

Classic Latin

Level 1 (simple melody, slow Tempo, usually no change of key)

Level 2 (easy melody, slow tempo, mostly simple change of key)

Level 3 ( Medium melody, moderate Tempo, usually ambitious change of key)

Level 4 (demanding melody, medium up tempo, difficult chords)

Latin Jazz

Level 1 (simple melody, slow Tempo, normally no change of key)  Level 4   Level 5

Level 2 (easy melody, slow tempo, usually simple change of key)

Level 3 ( Medium melody, moderate Tempo, some chord changes)

Level 4 (demanding melody, medium up tempo, difficult chords)

Level 5 (Advanced. Fast and complicated)

Originally originals

Easy Blues

Advanced Blues

Funky Pop

Level 1 (simple melody, slow Tempo, normally no change of key)

Level 2 (easy melody, slow tempo, usually simple change of key)

Level 3 ( Medium melody, moderate Tempo, ambitious change of key)

Level 4 (demanding melody, medium up tempo, difficult chords)

Funky Jazz

Level 2 (easy melody, slow tempo, often simple change of key)

Level 3 ( Medium melody, moderate Tempo, some chord changes)

Level 4 (demanding melody, medium up tempo, difficult chords)

Fusion Jazz

Level 2 (easy melody, slow tempo, usually simple change of key)

Level 3 ( Medium melody, moderate Tempo, normally ambitious change of key)

Level 4 (demanding melody, medium up tempo, difficult chords)

Level 5 (Advanced. Fast and complicated)

Rock

Selected Songs, great to improvise.

Level 1 (simple melody, slow Tempo, usually no change of key)

Level 2 (easy melody, slow tempo, normally simple change of key)

Level 3 ( Medium melody, moderate Tempo, some chord changes)

 

Level 4 (demanding melody, medium up tempo, difficult form)

 

 

All songs in an alphabetical order

A Felicidade  by Jobim (Tempo 146) Beautiful but complex Bossa Nova

Afro Blue by M. Santamaria / John Coltrane. Tempo 148)
Agua De Beber by Jobim (Tempo 165) Fresh Latin Jazz in the manner of Michel Camilo (No version available for pianists)
A Good Fool Is Hard To Find  by B.B. King (Tempo 135) Native Blues Rock with some surprises
An Englishman in N.Y.  by Sting

A night in Tunesia (Trio version)  by Dizzy Gillespie (Tempo 188, Solos without Piano. Discover the free improvisation)

A night in Tunesia  by Dizzy Gillespie (with Big Band accompaniment. Modern Jazz. Tempo 148) 

Aint misbehaving (With Big Band accompaniment. Learn to improvise melodic. Tempo 87)

Alice’s Restaurant (simple, Tempo 100)
All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix. (Tempo 114. Ecstatic Groove to play by ear. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

All Blues  by Miles Davis (Minor- Blues, 6/8. Tempo 120) 

All my tomorrows by Cahn / Van Heusen (Many 2/5 progressions. Simple changes. Tempo 99) 

All of me  by Simmons and Marks (beautiful melody with quarter triplets. Tempo 113)
All of me (Bigband Version)  Great arrangement, Duke style.This song can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.

All the things you are (slow) (Jazz chords, well known melody. Tempo 152)

All the things you are (fast)  by Hammerstein / Kern (Tempo 205. Speed up! )

Alone Together  as played by Miles Davis (Modern Jazz Groove
Alone Together (Salsa Version)   Modern Interpretation by a Salsa Band. Very hot !!!
Along Came Betty by Benny Golson /Tempo 116)
Always with you, always with me by Joe Satriani (¾ Rock, Tempo 74)
Always with you, always with me by Joe Satriani (¾ Jazz Ballade. Interpretation of Pat Metheny)

Ana Maria by Wayne Shorter (Unusual chords. Modern Jazz) 

Another Lazy Day  Count Basie Bigband. Dreamy Ballade with gentle arrangement by Sammy Nestico. This song can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.

Angel eyes by Dennis and Brents (beautiful melody with Blue Notes. Tempo 88)

Anthropology by Charlie Parker (Bebop Classic, Rhythm Changes in Tempo 160)

Anything goes (The title is right, when you learn to play Rhythm Changes like free music) 

April in Paris by Vernon Duke (Start playing Bebop)
April In Paris  (Bigband Version) by Vernon Duke. Arrangement by Sammy Nestico. Can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.

Aquarela (Evergreen

As time goes bye  by Herman Hopfeld (slow and simple. Tempo 90)

Au Privave  by Charlie Parker (Bebop classic in Tempo 200) 

Autumn in New York by Vernon Duke (slow, simple and beautiful) 

Autumn leaves (Latin Version) by Johnny Mercer (Start to improvise) Tempo 156

Autumn leaves (Jazz Version) by Johnny Mercer (Well known melody. Start to improvise, play it by ear. Tempo 123)
Autumn Leaves. (Bebop / Postbop Version in Bb)   Also as Songbook "key training". With many notations in all keys
AutumnLeaves (Bebop Version in F)  Also as Songbook "key training". With many notations in all keys

Bags groove  (Jazz Blues. Tempo 124) 

Batuka by Carlos Santana (Album "III")

Bb Blues 

Beauty and the beast by Wayne Shorter (Tempo 95, few chord changes) 

Be Happy   by Mahavishnu Orchestra. Fusion Jazz (7/4 Tempo 122, feels like 244.This 7/4 Rhythm becomes second nature of you. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Begin the beguine

Bernie’s tune (Speed up. Tempo 168 !) 
Besame mucho

Bessie’s Blues by John Coltrane (easy Jazz Blues. Tempo 117)

Better Days Ahead   by Pat Metheny (23 bars chorus, many Chords. Tempo 180. Sounds easier as it is. Brain power and feeling power has to accept compromise. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Big Time by Miles Davis (Rock, Tempo 90)

Billies bounce (Jazz Classic, not difficult. Tempo 156) 

Birdland  by Weather Report

Birth of the Blues by Ray Henderson (no Blues form. Tempo 108)

Black magic woman by Carlos Santana
Black Orpheus (soft) by Louis Bonfi (slow and soft) (Tempo 106) Orfeo negro soft and smooth

Black Orpheus  (Evergreen, very good start to improvisation. Tempo 123)

Blue Bossa (fast)  by Kenny Dorham (Tempo 158)

Blue Bossa (slow) by Kenny Dorham (Tempo 101) 

Blue In Green  by Miles Davis (Ballade, Improvisation not so easy. Tempo 82) 

Blue In Green (Version of Bill Evans)   by Miles Davis (Tempo 72) wonderful ballade in the manner of a master of piano. (No version available for pianists)

Blue Monk  by Th. Monk (Blues, Tempo 98) 

Blue train by John Coltrane (Improvise straight ahead. Tempo 145) 

Blues for Alice by Charlie Parker (Jazz- Blues with chord variations. Tempo 180) 

Blues jam (Power Jazz Blues, Tempo 180) 

Bluesette by Toots Thielemans. (Tempo 125) Very modern, but melodic interpretation. That simplifies improvisation. (No version available for pianists)

Bluesette  by Toots Thielemans (Jazz Standard as hot Salsa. Many chord changes, but very melodic. Tempo 211)

Body and soul (beautiful Ballade. Tempo 82) 

Bolivia (Tempo 121)

Boogie Down by Al Jarreau (Tempo 108) Stomp Funk. This great song is suitable for instrumentals. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Bossa Nova USA  by Dave Bruebeck (Perfect Piano Groove)

Boplicity by Charlie Parker (Bebop classic. Tempo 190) 

Brain Damage / Eclipse  by Pink Floyd. Title song of the legendary album "Dark Side of the Moon". All songs of the album as songbook with notations available
Brezin’ by George Benson (Easy and Beautiful)
Bud Powell  by Chick Corea (Tempo 176) Interesting chorus. Piano accompaniment exactly in the style of Chick Corea with Gary Burton

But beautiful by Van Heusen / Burke (Ballade,not so easy. Tempo 76) 

Bye bye blackbird (simple, and brilliant, Tempo 181)

Cantaloupe Island   by Herbie Hancock. Steady Groove. The Challenge is to find the right style. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Can’t Stop Loving You  by Ray Charles (Just Play without thinking)

Captain Marvel  by Chick Coreal (tempo 207) Modern Latin Jazz. Almost abstract, but anyway very melodious. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Caravan by Duke Ellington (Jazz version, modern interpretation, tempo 195)
Caravan  by Duke Ellington (Hot Jazz Rock groove with percussion)
Catwalk by Chick Corea (Relaxed Jazz- Rock Groove. A lot of parts to practise, but also free space for improvisation. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Chameleon by Herbie Hancock (Tempo 101). This inspiring drum helps to play interesting solos Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Child In Time   by Deep Purple (Tempo 62 up to 172. Epic work invites to experiments and endless solos. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith (Tempo 128) Rock Blues with magistral Hammond organ

Chatanoogoo choo choo (well known melody. Tempo 121)

Chega de saudade  by Jobim (Syncopes, syncopes. Tempo 148)

Cherokee in Bb (original) by Ray Noble (Tempo 200) 
Cherry pink (Evergreen)

Chip Blue (Long meter Blues. Tempo 136)

City Gate / Rumble by Chick Corea ( Tempo 133. Theme demanding, Solos easy. Super Fusion Drums)  Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Come As You Are   by Nirvana

Come sunday by Duke Ellington (Ballade. Tempo 75) 

Con Alma by Dizzy Gillespie (Classic. Tempo 125) 

Corner Pocket  by Freddy Green. Bigband Version. Can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.
Cottontail by Duke Ellington  (Tempo 206) Very well- known melody, easy rhythm change in Ab major. Study this unusual key and get used to the speed.

Countdown  by John Coltrane (fast and heavy improvisation. Tempo 195)

Criss cross by Th. Monk (Tempo 148, playable) 
Crosstown Traffic (by Jimi Hendrix (Tempo 118. Structured song, easy chords) Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Crushing Day by Joe Satriani. Simple melody, good guitar licks. Tempo 160)
Crystal Silence by Chick Corea (Tempo 70. Beuatiful Ballade, Cords are complex, but you can play by ear anywhy. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Days of wine and roses by Mancini (Tempo 125) 

Dawn by Mahavishnu Orchestra. Fusion Jazz (7/4 Tempo 133) Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Dazed And Confused   by Led Zeppelin. Rock suite, lot of space for experiments. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Decoy by Miles Davis (Rock improvisation in a Jazz band,  Tempo 141)

Desafinado (fast)  by Jobim (with Swing part. Tempo 167)

Desafinado (slow and soft) by Jobim (Tempo 120)

Doxy by Sonny Rollins (Rhythm Changes) 

Driftin' by Herbie Hancock (Tempo 133) Cool modern Bebop with magisterial piano accompaniment

Eighty one by Miles Davis (Sus 4- chords, simple. Tempo 122)
Eye Of The Beholder   by Chick Corea. Salsa - Fusion. Theme not as difficult. Solos in Salsa- Groove. Hot! Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Emily by Johnny Mercer/ Bill Evans (beautiful Jazz Waltz, complexe Piano groove, Tempo 137)
Europa  Ballade by Carlos Santana

Equinox by John Coltrane (Minor Blues. Tempo 115 )
Escucho .(Tempo 120) Fusion at its best, melodious, with free space to imrovise. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

ESP by Wayne Shorter (very fast, but playable. Tempo 210)
Evil Ways  by Carlos Santana (Album "Santana")
Everybody's Everything  by Carlos Santana (Album "III")
Favela by A.C. Jobim. (Tempo 118) Trance- Latine- Blues. Fingerpicking Guitar, Jazz Drums. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

F minor Blues (Minor Blues) 

Fast live  (Interesting rhythm, not extremely demanding. Tempo 211) 
500 Miles High   by Chick Corea (Tempo 216. Modern Latin Jazz, very challenging) Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Flor de Luna   by Carlos Santana (Melody not very easy, but good to improvise)
Fly Me To The Moon (Melodic accompaniment, Tempo 124)

Footprints  (Funk) by Wayne Shorter. (Great version in 4/4. Tempo 113) 

Four (slow)  Tempo 140 by Miles Davis
Four (fast)   (Tempo194)
Foxey Lady   by Jimi Hendrix. Legendary guitar riff, starting point for solos and new things. Comes with a version without the riff. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Freckle Face   Count Basie Bigband. Massive arrangement by Sammy Nestico. Can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement. CD "I’m a Yellow Bone"

Freedom Jazz dance by Eddie Harris (Jazz Funk, heavy theme, easy improvisation. Tempo 188)

Funk Jam (Blues form, Tempo 116)

Funky Town (Hip Hop Funk, Groove to improvise. Tempo 90)

Fuzion (Good to start Fusion. Tempo 106) 

Gamblers Blues by B.B. King

Garden party  by Mezzaforte. Happy Jazz Rock. With notations of the whole arrangement. Good for improvisation, too (Tempo 104) 

Get off my back by B.B. King (Funky Blues)

Giant Steps  by John Coltrane (Theme is easy, but then....Tempo 190) 

Girl from Epanema  by Jobim (Evergreen. Tempo 131) 

Good Bait  (Rhythm Changes. Tempo 118) Can be ordered as Songbook "key training". With many notations of themes and solos in all keys, too

Good bye Porkpie hat by Charles Mingus (Blues- Ballade, interesting chords. Tempo 75) 

Good Times Bad Times   by Led Zeppelin. Wicked guitar licks and drum grooves. Invite to soloing. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Groove Yards by Carl Perkins (Tempo 105) Floating and relaxed version of the well-known classic
Guajira  by Carlos Santana (Album "III")
Have A Nice Day  by Sammy Nestico. Swing, Bigband accompaniment. This song can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.
Hay Burner   by Sammy Nestico (Tempo 132) Groovy Bigband. Can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.

Hakensak (Tempo 160) 

Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Waters (Rock Blues) 

House of Jade by Wayne Shorter (slow Swing. Tempo 92 )
Hope You're Feeling Better  by Carlos Santana (Album "Abraxas")

How high the moon (fast) by Morgan Lewis (speed up to Tempo 156) 

How high the Moon, slow  (easy version. Tempo 113)

How Insensitive by Jobim (very sensitive, slow, a few chord changes. Tempo 102)

I'm beginning to see the light  ( easy melody with Big Band accompaniment. Tempo 124)
I Could Write a Book  as played by Miles Davis  (Tempo 123) Swinging Bebop, masterly Piano accompaniment

I got rhythm (The first Rhythm Change. Tempo 151)  Can be ordered as Songbook "key training". With many notations of themes and solos in all keys , too

I remember Clifford  by Benny Golson (Ballade, Tempo 82)
Ironman  (Tempo 96, inspiring groove, theme demanding, a lot of free space for improvisation) Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
I'm Beginning To See The Light by Duke (Tempo 126) Swing Swing Swing
I’m Beginning To See The Light Bigband Version (Tempo 132) Bigband Version by Count Basie. This song can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.

Impressions by John Coltrane (Modal, improvise freely. Tempo 192) 

In a mellow tone by Duke Ellington. (a lot of II / V / I. Everybody has to study that. Tempo 117) 

In a mellow tone (Bigband Version). Arrangement by Sammy Nestico. Can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.

Invitation by Caper / Washington (Jazz classic as Latin- Fusion. Tempo 187)

Iron man (Good groove to improvise. Tempo 192) 

Isotope  by Joe Henderson (abstract, Tempo 167)

It don’t mean a thing by Duke Ellington (easy, but fast. Tempo 186)

James by Pat Metheny (Melodic Jazz Rock. Tempo 144)

Jingo by Carlos Santana (Great Rhythm. Tempo 121)
Joshua  (as played by Miles Davis) (Tempo 220) Demanding chorus structure, improvisation to simple chords
Jungle Strut  by Carlos Santana (Album "III")
Just Friends  by Lewis/Klenner, as played by Sonny Rollins (Tempo 186) Straight ahead Swing
Kashmir   by Led Zeppelin
Katy   Count Basie Bigband. Ballade. Katy must have been a super girl. This song can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.
Kicker by Chick Corea

Killer Joe by Benny Golson (improvise freely, Tempo 125)
Lady Sings The Blues (No Blues! Complex Ballade, Tempo 88)
La Fiesta  by Chick Corea (6/8, Tempo 208, Spanish Jazz. Excessive arrangement, solos not too difficult. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Lakes by Pat Metheny (Great. Tempo 143)

Lazy bird  (Tempo 156)
Let the Children Play  by Carlos Santana
Lightyear  by Chick Corea. (Tempo 102, Pop Funk. Relaxed rhythmically groove. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Little sunflower by Freddie Hubbard (Jazz Rock. Tempo 92)
Love Walked In by George Gershwin. In the beginning a rubato ballade, then a smooth swing. Another timeless gift from the great master. No version for piano players)

Lullaby of birdland by George Shearing (Tempo 134) 

Mack the knife by Kurt Weill (Swing version, simple. Tempo 125)

Maiden voyage (Latin) by Herbie Hancock (Bossa version. Tempo 132)

Manteca  by Dizzy Gillespie (Salsa version. Tempo 177) 
Maria, Maria by Santana

Mas que nada (Salsa. Tempo 174)

Meditation by Jobim (Tempo 138)
Mercy Mercy Mercy by Joe Zawinul (Tempo 88) This song is beyond all styles. To improvise to this song means to practise ones feelings. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

(The) Midnight Sun  by Lionel Hampton (typical Bebop, but not fast, Tempo 90)

Milestones  by Miles Davis (Tempo 180)

Misty  by Errol Garner (Ballade, Tempo 68)

Moaning by Art Blakey (Rhythm and Blues, Tempo 138)
Money   by Pink Floyd. Nice 7/4. Good start to improvise. All songs of the album "Dark Side of the Moon" as songbook with notations available

Mood indigo by Duke Ellington (Tempo 100)
Moonlight in Vermont by Karl Suessdorf (Ballade, Tempo 84)

Moonlight Serenade (Tempo 83)

Mornin by Al Jarreau (Tempo 85) 

Mr. PC, fast  by John Coltrane (Minor Blues, speed up to Tempo 210)

Mr. PC, slow by John Coltrane (Minor Blues, good to improvise. Tempo 120)

My favorite things  by Richard Rodgers (With this waltz John Coltrane became famous. Tempo 170)

My funny Valentine  by Rodgers / Hart (Ballade, not so easy, Tempo 91)
My heart will go on (Titanic Song)

My one and only love ,Bb major (This key is better and easier for Tenor saxophone)

My one and only love. Original  (Ballade. Best start to the world of ballades. Tempo 80)
Naima by John  Coltrane  Theme rubato (original) Solo to cool Funky Groove (Tempo 80)

Nardis by Miles Davis (Improvisation is easier as you may think. Tempo 141) 

Nature Boy  By Eden Ahbez (Jazz Ballade in a Latin Groove, Tempo 135)

Nefertiti  by Wayne Shorter (Tempo 88) Dreamy Jazz- Funk. Great piano accompaniment leads to Shorters improvisation- paths. (No version for piano players available)

Nicas dream  by Horace Silver (Simply, Latin changes with Swing. Tempo 175)

Night and day  by Cole Porter (Bossa, Tempo 152) 

No One To Depend On  by Carlos Santana (Album "III")

Nostalgia in Times Square by Charly Mingus (Blues- like, Tempo 114)

Now’s the time by Charlie Parker (simple Jazz Blues, Tempo 127) 

Nutville  by Horace Silver (Tempo 105 double time) Straight ahead Latin Jazz. Fast, but not as difficult.

Oleo  by Sonny Rollins (Rhythm Changes, Tempo 137) Also available as Songbook "key training". With many notations of themes and solos in all keys

on Green Dolphin street (slow)  (simple) by Kaper / Washington (slow version. Tempo 122)

on Green Dolphin street by Kaper / Washington (changes from Latin to Swing. Tempo 191)

One Bourbon, one Scotch, one Beer by  John Lee Hooker  Piano version
One For Helen  by Bill Evans (Tempo 218, half time Latin Groove)

One note Samba  (Very good exercise to play Latin chords. Tempo 163)
On The Sunny Side Of The Street   by Jimmy McHugh. Bigband accompaniment in the style of Count Basie. This song can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.

Ornithology by Charly Parker (heavy tune, but in this version not so fast.Tempo 145) 

Palladium by Weather Report (Tempo 114). Steady Groove, busy Pastorius Bass. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Pensativa by Claire Fisher (almost abstract Bossa. Tempo 149)

Perdido played by Duke Ellington (Tempo 136)
Para Los Rumberos  by Carlos Santana (Album "III")

Poincana (Bossa. Tempo 129) 

Preacher Traditional (Tempo 122)
Recorda Me by Joe Henderson. (Latin Jazz - more Jazz than Latin)

Reincarnation of a lovebird by Charly Mingus (heavy theme, easy improvisation. Tempo 140)
Resolution  by John Coltrane (Tempo 165) Modal firework,  Piano in the style of McCoy Tyner. Close encounter of Jazz with psychedelic.
Romantic Warrior    by Chick Corea. Beyond style, time and space) Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Round midnight by Th. Monk (Ballade, not as difficult. Tempo 67) 

Route 66  (typical Jazz Blues, Tempo 156) 

Samba Pa Ti by Carlos Santana (Tempo 85)
Samba de Sausalito   by Carlos Santana

Satin Doll by Duke Ellington (Tempo 117)
Satin Doll (Bigband Version) .  Concerted by Sammy Nestico. Can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.
Se a Cabo  by Carlos Santana (Album "Abraxas")
Shiny Stockings  by Frank Foster. Modern played Bebop Version of an old Swing tune.
Shiny Stockings (Salsa Version)  by Frank Foster. Very surprising Salsa Version of an old Swing tune.

Sidewalk  by Chick Corea. (Tempo 95) Psychedelic Jazz Rock. Basic but fine. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Smells like teen spirit by Nirvana. (Simple but great)
Soft As A Velvet  by Count Basie Bigband. Very slow Ballade, gentle Bigband accompaniment. This song can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.
Someday My Prince Will Come  by Frank Churchill, as played by Bill Evans (Jazz Waltz, Tempo 195)
Soon  by George Gershwin (Tempo 65, double time feeling). Groovy Ballade, double time Swing improvisation. One of many mothers of Jazz written by the Grand Master.
So What, Post Bop  by Miles Davis (Tempo 185) Modal Jazz, very powerful. Piano in the style of McCoy Tyner

So what, funky by Miles Davis (Cool halftime Acid Jazz. Tempo 94) 

So what, Swing   by Miles Davis (Tempo 193)

Solar by Miles Davis (Bb Scales, Tempo 196)

Song for my father  by Horace Silver (Bossa. Tempo 124) 

Song of the Wind  by Carlos Santana

Soul Sacrifice by Carlos Santana (Album "Santana")

Soul Chicken by Jaco Pastorius (Blues- like. Tempo 102)

Sophisticated lady  by Duke Ellington (Ballade, Tempo 66, with Big Band accompaniment)

Spain by Chick Corea (Tempo 125. Modern Latin Jazz. Heavy but so beautiful. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Speak Like A Child  by Herbie Hancock (Tempo 125) Very complex, melancholic- abstract mood. There is a lot of power and fire in this masterful interpretation

Speak Low (easy melody, Tempo 145)
Speed King   by Deep Purple. All hell is let loose. This great drumming misleads you to solo orgies. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too
Stairway to heaven by Led Zeppelin. (Beautiful Rock Ballade with Power ending)

Steamroller Blues  by James Tylor (Tempo 106)
Stella By Starlight  by Victor Young, as played by Miles Davis  (Tempo 203) The Bebop showpiece.
Summer Song by Joe Satriani (Power Chords)
Summertime   by George Gershwin (Tempo 123) Wonderful and easy to play. The brilliant Mambo Drums refreshes the old evergreen

Stolen Moments by Oliver Nelson (Tempo 117) 

Sweet Georgia Brown  (Tempo 198) Inventive Bigband Version. Can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.

Take five  by Paul Desmond. (Dave Bruebeck’s Hit. Tempo 145)
Take the A train (easy version) by Duke Ellington (Smart arrangement. Tempo 119)
Take The A Train (fast) by Duke Ellington. Cool Bebop Version, Tempo 210)

Tenor madness  by Sonny Rollins (Jazz- Blues, Tempo 123) 

The song is you (easy, but Tempo 191)
The Queen Bee Count Basie Bigband. Can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement. CD "I’m a Yellow Bone"
The Heat’s On   Count Basie Bigband. Powerswing, Bigband accompaniment. This song can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.
The Wind Machine  (Tempo 254) Count Basie Bigband. This song can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.
They Can't Take That Away From You  by George Gershwin. Timeless classic in an interpretation in the manner of Keith Jarrett. Great. (No version for pianists available)
Told You So  by Bill Holman. Fat Bigband tune. Can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.
Toussaint L'Overture  by Carlos Santana (Album "III")

Triste by Jobim (Bossa. Tempo 145)

Tutu  by Miles Davis (Halftime Funk. Hilight from Electro- Miles. Tempo 87)
Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix (Tempo 88. Manic psychedelic groove. Forces everybody to creative experiments) Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Walkin the dog by Rufus Thomas (Tempo 114)
Waltz For Debbie by Bill Evans (Tempo 164) As played by John Abercrombie. Not quite plaine, a good introduction to modern chord progressions. This lively interpretation sweetens the time to practise.
Watermelone Man (Funky) by Herbie Hancock.(Tempo 99) Psychedelic Jazz Funk. Can be ordered as songbook with notations, too

Watermelon man (Latin) by Herbie Hancock (Jazz classic as Latin Blues. Tempo 128) 

Wave  by Jobim (Bossa, Tempo 136) 

Who’s Sorry Now? Count Basie Bigband. (Tempo 143) Tolles Arrangement von Sammy Nestico. This song can be ordered with notations of the entire arrangement.

Well you needn’t by Th, Monk (Tempo 186) 

Willow Weep For Me  by Ann Ronell  (easy Ballade, Tempo 88)

Worksong by Nat Adderley (Start to play Jazz. Tempo 128)
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To by Cole Porter (Tempo 155) Great Song, similar to"Autumn Leaves"
Yours Is the Light  by Carlos Santana

Your song by Elton John (Ballade Tempo 57) 

 

Extracts from diverse Songs (mp3)

Jazz
Cool Jazz
Post Bop
Cool Swinging Bebop
Fresh Jazz
Latin Jazz
Straight ahead Bebop
Jazz Ballade

Contemporary  interpretations
Great Grand Piano and grandiose pianist
Originally originals
Different faces of Latin

Soft Jazz and Latin
Smooth Bossa
Jazz related Pop

Electric Smiles
Soul Funk
Good Old Rock Legends

Bigband intermediate songs demo
Bigband demanding songs demo

Demo songs

You can listen to a short part of most of the songs (mp3). On this demo there is the melody to hear. Don't worry, on the CD there is no melody (except for play alongs for drummers)

Notations

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These notations are not copies from the realbook. Not at all. Nowhere else you can find something of the kind. Transcriptions, piano voicings, bass phrases aso.