First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor Francis; an informa company.
#4025195 in eBooks 2013-09-13 2013-09-13File Name: B00FDR4B2I
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. "By JoannGThis has some nice arrangements in it of great old standards like "Oh Happy Day1" in the style of Ray Stevens; and a great jazzy arrangement of "Jesus Loves Me" and "Sweet Hour of Prayer"; "When the Saints Go Marching In"; .and even "Swing Low; Sweet Chariot!"The arrangements are somewhat challenging; but not horribly difficult. An intermediate pianist would not have to spend hours and hours learning them to play them well. If youre looking for something to inject a little more modern sound into your services; without leaving the old folks wondering what in the WORLD that tune is youre playing; this is a great choice.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This is a fun book with well-known songsBy From Where I StandArrived quickly; well-wrapped. This is a fun book with well-known songs...to make as simple or grand as you want them to be. Sometimes there are a "lot of notes"; so feel free to drop a few runs and chords here and there; to make the selections easier (more enjoyable) to play. I especially enjoyed the bluesy "Jesus Loves Me" (Fun to play during the younger childrens exit for Sunday School). It would be a thoughtful gift for a church pianist who wants to try something different.9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Depending On Your Preference In Styles...By Robin ConleyMy personal preference in keyboard music runs to a smooth jazz or blues styles. I have many arrangements by Mark Hayes; Joel Raney; and Larry Shackley which I really enjoy; both intermediate and advanced levels. I was very disappointed with this book. This is the first time I have purchased music by this arranger. The pieces are more abstract; and what I consider thin sounding harmony. Some are a bit too simple sounding. I rate the pieces in this book to be of easy or intermediate difficulty. So if you prefer the rich harmonies of those arrangers above; this may not be the book for you.I will continue to work through a few of the arrangements; just to see if my first initial impressions stand true; or if I just misunderstood the manner in which the pieces should be played. Im a classically trained organist; dabbling in keyboard music. If my assessment changes; I will update the post.