elcome to Jazzin’ Americana for Two. through the different styles. Rhythm W This unique series is a journey through workshops are included to help students the genre, honoring the history, diverse count, then “feel” tricky jazz rhythms. styles, and fabulous musicians who made this lease note that improvisation is not the music great. While delving into appealing focus of this series. Though improvisation jazz styles, the performers will become P is a key element in jazz, these books are familiar with the names of famous musicians designed as an introduction to the sounds like Fats Waller, Melba Liston, and Bill Evans. of jazz. However, teachers and students may From blues and to boogie and rock, find it energizing to use a certain jazz style, American jazz has made its profound mark left-hand pattern, or chord sequence as a on the music of the world. springboard for free experimentation. ach duet is enhanced by interesting facts njoy this heartfelt, historic journey through to awaken curiosity and broaden music E Jazzin‘ Americana for Two! education. Please encourage additional jazz E listening and research as students navigate Contents Mobster Birthday in Stride ...... 12 Riptide ...... 22 Trailblazer ...... 2 Wailin’ in the Doghouse ...... 16 Waltzing Impressions ...... 8

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