Kerin Bailey Jazzin' Around 1 – Piano Book

Jazzin' Around 1 by Kerin Bailey is a collection of six original piano solos featuring contemporary jazz-influenced styles, including disco rock, lyrical swing, jazz waltz, bossa nova and bebop. Designed for intermediate pianists working at approximately Grades 3–6, the collection combines engaging repertoire with opportunities to develop technical skills and musical expression.

The pieces incorporate contemporary harmonies, rhythmic variety and modern chord voicings while remaining accessible to developing pianists. Suitable for piano lessons, examinations, recitals and recreational playing, the collection can be performed as a complete suite or as individual pieces.

Six Original Piano Solos

Jazzin' Around 1 includes six pieces covering a variety of contemporary musical styles. Melinda's Mini March introduces the collection, followed by Disco Kid, Melissa's Mood, Waltz for Wendy, Miss Miles and Darren's Dilemma.

The repertoire progresses through different musical characters and levels of difficulty, offering students opportunities to explore jazz-inspired rhythms, melodies and harmonies.

Explore Contemporary Piano Styles

The collection introduces students to a range of musical styles, from the rhythmic energy of disco rock to the expressive character of lyrical swing and jazz waltz.

Bossa nova and bebop-inspired pieces provide further opportunities to explore syncopation, rhythmic coordination and contemporary harmonic language.

Develop Technique and Musical Expression

The printed music includes fingering, articulation, phrasing and pedalling indications to guide students through each arrangement.

Chord charts, memorable melodies and modern chord voicings provide additional opportunities to develop an understanding of harmony and contemporary piano performance.

Suitable for Lessons, Exams and Recitals

Jazzin' Around 1 offers repertoire for intermediate piano students progressing through approximately Grades 3–6. Its varied selection of pieces makes it suitable for private lessons, examination preparation and recital performances.

Students can perform the pieces individually, in selected combinations or as a complete suite, providing flexibility for different learning and performance settings.

NOTE: This edition contains the printed piano music book only. The book-and-CD package, standalone CD and digital editions are available separately.

Features

• Six original piano solos by Kerin Bailey

• Intermediate difficulty, approximately Grades 3–6

• Contemporary jazz-influenced piano repertoire

• Includes disco rock, lyrical swing, jazz waltz, bossa nova and bebop styles

• Fingering, articulation, phrasing and pedalling guidance

• Chord charts and contemporary chord voicings

• Suitable for piano lessons, examinations and recitals

• Pieces can be performed individually or as a complete suite

• Printed piano solo book

Specifications

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