Tony Osborne: Junior Jazz Book 1 for double bass & piano

About the Book These are jazz solos rather than bass lines, to give an opportunity to those unfamiliar with, or inexperienced in jazz to explore a world very different from the usual repertoire. Some are more challenging than others, often in terms of style rather than technique, and the all-important word is ‘feel’. They can be played pizzicato or arco, even a mixture of both, but they were written to be enjoyed by player and audience alike. It would also be possible to add a drum beat. Go for it! Table of Contents 1. Syncopated Swing This has a strong but relaxed rhythmic feel and is initially a kind of ‘conversation’ between piano and bass before developing into a unison. Syncopation is an essential ingredient in jazz and is very pronounced in this piece. 2. Boogie Shuffle This abounds in chugging rhythms and Blues harmonies and is reminiscent of the old-style Boogie-Woogie pianists in New Orleans. There is also an opportunity to play a typical jazz bass line. 3. Bassa Nova Latin-Am