Rhythm & Rag for B flat Clarinet (Rhythm & Rag S.)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860960685 ISBN 13: 9781860960680

Publisher: ABRSM, 1998

Step into the limelight with this superb collection of 17 jazzy pieces for clarinet and piano! Extremely well-written with the Grade 2 to 5 clarinettist in mind, these idiomatic pieces perfectly capture the distinctive sound and rhythms of jazz. Enjoy the up-beat swing of 'Jazz It Up', escape with the beautiful melody of 'Bird of Paradise' or just chill out to the groove of 'Keep Cool'. A collection of real show stoppers, these pieces will be an absolute hit with both jazz-loving clarinettists and their audiences.

Review:

... a good introduction to jazz... carefully arranged for the clarinet, making full use of a variety of articulations and dynamics. The printing is clear, and can be recommended as a useful addition to the development of a clarinettist's technical armoury. (Music Teacher)

Synopsis:

Extremely well written with the Grade 2 to 5 clarinettist in mind. Idiomatic pieces perfectly capture the distinctive sound and rhythms of jazz. A collection of real showstoppers. Enjoy the up-beat swing of 'Jazz It up', escape with the beautiful melody of 'Bird of Paradise' or just chill out to the groove of 'Keep Cool'.