Legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson has long been devoted to the education of piano students. In this book he offers dozens of pieces designed to empower the student, whether novice or classically trained, with the technique needed to become an accomplished jazz pianist....

19 authentic transcriptions from this jazz legend, including: Blues Etude * Hymn to Freedom * Misty * Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars * Witchcraft * and more....

Learn how to play 14 of Oscar Peterson's trademark pieces: C-Jam Blues * Cheek to Cheek * Come Rain or Come Shine * Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * The Girl from Ipanema * I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good * Indiana * The Lady Is a Tramp * Lover * My One and Only Love * Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars * Take the "A" Train * That Old Black Magic....

For use with all Bb, Eb, C and bass clef instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package helps you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: * Melody cue with proper style and inflection * Professional rhythm tracks * Choruses for soloing * Removable bass part * Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: * An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) * Additional choruses for soloing. This volume features 10 Peterson originals: Blues for Martha * Cakewalk * Hallelujah Time * Hymn to Freedom * Love Ballade * Nigerian Marketplace * Noreen's Nocturne * Place St. Henri * The Smudge * Truffles....

Note-for-note piano transcriptions from Peterson's 1981 CD celebrating the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. Includes: Heraldry * It's On * Jubilation * Lady Di's Waltz * Let the World Sing * London Gets Ready * Royal Honeymoon * When Summer Comes....