Christmas Jazz for Solo Piano

Author: Craig Curry

Title (Piece): 8 Spicy Settings

Description:
Craig Curry has transformed timeless Christmas carols into unique jazz settings that energize holiday services, recitals, parties, and more! This innovative solo piano songbook offers fresh, spirited arrangements that breathe new life into familiar festive tunes.

Performance Tips:
Due to its moderately difficult to advanced level, pianists are advised to start slowly—focusing on the swing feel and syncopated rhythms characteristic of jazz. Practice each arrangement carefully and gradually increase the tempo to capture both the relaxed groove and the spirited energy of these festive pieces.

About the Arranger:
Craig Curry is a talented arranger renowned for his creative approach to reimagining traditional carols. His distinctive jazz interpretations bring a contemporary twist to classic holiday favorites, making this collection a must-have for pianists looking to add some spice to their seasonal repertoire.

Contents:

1. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
2. Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, Op. 71a
3. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
4. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
5. In The Bleak Midwinter
6. Santa Claus Melody (Jolly Old St. Nicholas / Up On The Housetop)
7. Silent Night
8. We Three Kings Of Orient Are

Book Details:

• Series: Piano Solo Songbook
• Instrument: Piano
• Language: English
• Product Attribute: Solo Piano Songbook
• Difficulty Level: Moderately Difficult to Advanced
• Binding: Softcover
• ISBN: 9781480387744
• Pages: 48 pages

聖誕爵士獨奏鋼琴 8 種獨特的編曲

作者：Craig Curry

書名(曲名)：8 Spicy Settings

簡介：Craig Curry 將經典聖誕頌歌以獨特爵士風格重新詮釋，為聖誕禮拜、音樂會、派對等場合注入活力與魅力！這本獨奏鋼琴樂譜帶來新穎且充滿熱情的編曲，讓傳統節慶曲目展現全新風貌。

演奏提示：由於本書難度介於中等偏難至進階，建議演奏者先以慢速練習，著重掌握爵士獨有的切分節奏與律動感。逐步熟悉每首曲目的特色後，再逐漸提速，以完美呈現樂曲的慵懶韻律與節慶熱情。

作者介紹：Craig Curry 是一位才華洋溢的編曲家，擅長將傳統頌歌注入現代爵士元素。他的創意編曲為聖誕音樂帶來了全新的詮釋，深受廣大鋼琴愛好者喜愛，是探索節慶爵士風格的理想選擇。

目錄(曲目)：

1. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (來吧，久盼的耶穌)
2. Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, Op. 71a (糖梅仙子之舞, Op. 71a)
3. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (願上帝使你們安康)
4. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (我在聖誕日聽見鐘聲)
5. In The Bleak Midwinter (嚴冬荒寒中)
6. Jolly Old St. Nicholas (快樂的聖誕老人) / Up On The Housetop (屋頂上)
7. Silent Night (平安夜)
8. We Three Kings Of Orient Are (東方三王)

書籍詳細資料：

• 系列： Piano Solo Songbook
• 樂器別： 鋼琴
• 語言： 英文
• 產品屬性： 獨奏鋼琴樂譜
• 難易程度： 中等偏難至進階
• 裝訂： 平裝
• ISBN： 9781480387744
• 頁數： 48 頁