Arr. Hirokazu Fukushima. Par JACKSON MICHAEL. Five years after the release of the monster album Thriller, which sold a record-breaking 105 million copies worldwide up to this date, this second single from the album Bad, released in 1987, also peaked at number one on the Billboard chart. This song was performed during Michael’s first solo world tour that started from Japan (Korakuen Stadium) in Sep…

Par SANLUCAR MANOLO. por Claude Worms THE WORLD OF THE FLAMENCO GUITAR AND ITS FORMS IIIThe decision to publish the transcription of The World of the Flamenco Guitar and its Forms is the decision to disseminate a major work. Now, all those who wish to learn about and explore this gem ofsh music that has laid unnoticed for too long are able to do so. Manolo Sanlúcar's album trilogy is not only apt …

Par KRZANOWSKI ANDRZEJ. Despite the rich palette of colours and articulation, Relief IX is a static work, and its slowed narrative creates the impression of being stretched out over time, thereby leading the listener into an unreal, unfamiliar world. This composition has often been described as a surrealistic and contemplative work. As Andrzej Chlopecki wrote: ‘[Relief IX] directs its expression t…

Par ALAKOTILA TIMO. Timo Alakotila composed Kangastuksia - Illusions for young talented musicians at Hyvinkää Music Institute in 2006. The fresh combination of flute, violin, violoncello and piano was given by the commissioner. In two movements Illusions offers dreamy vibes as well as constantly changing key signatures considerable speed. Composer, musician Timo Alakotila (b. 1959) is a distingu…

Par CAMPOGRANDE NICOLA. For a long time after Romanticism had come to the fore, it was generally agreed that Brahms somehow ?did not get it?: History and Progress ? it was thought - were proceeding along one clear path and Brahms ? who was composing sonatas and symphonies instead of nocturnes and symphonic poems ? had taken the wrong way. Almost one century later, Schönberg wrote an essay, Brahms,…

Composed by Armando Ghidoni , Jazzy Flute Challenge is a piece for Flute and Piano accompaniment. Lasting approximately ten minutes, it is dedicated to Maxence Larrieu and was commissioned for the International Flute Contest. Quite technical, this piece requires some upper intermediate/advanced skills and a good knowledge of the instrument. It is an enjoyable notated jazz work which will definitel…

Par VLAK KEES. Real-Pop is an easy five movement suite, with each movement, all in contrasting pop styles, reflecting an aspect of the land of the rising sun - Japan. This entertaining new work is a must for all elementary bands who want to add something a little different to their concert programme. / Niveau : 2 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Brass Band

Learn and write 100s of songs. Par JACKSON JAKE. Understanding and using Chord progressions is fundamental for anyone who wants to play popular songs, and to write their own. Most of the memorable tunes are based on a few simple structures which can be learned and adapted. This book focuses on the basic keys and, simply, shows you how to make great music. / Etudes et exercices / Etude / Guitare

Par WHIGHAM JIGGS. Five solos for trombone (BC) with play-along CD for performers of a moderately advanced standard who want to try their hand at fusion. The CD also contains full performances of the pieces by Jiggs Whigham and his jazz band. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Recueil / Trombone

Par MYERS TOKIO. The official songbook for Britain's Got Talent winner Tokio Myers' debut album, Our Generation. Created in close collaboration with the artist, it contains all 13 songs from the album, for solo piano, with chord symbols and full lyrics. The book also includes stunning imagery and specially-written song introductions. 'Instead of asking 'Why?', we should be saying: 'Why not?' T…