Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1344909
Composed by Billy Rose, E.Y. Yip Harburg, and Harold Arlen. Arranged by Phyllis Love. Jazz,Standards. Score. 3 pages. Phyllis Love #923432. Published by Phyllis Love (A0.1344909).
It's Only A Paper Moon for intermediate piano
Harold Arlen wrote this swing tune in 1932. Here is an upbeat arrangement where there's a rubato intro, which then proceeds to a very rhythmic, finger snapping beat, and actually sounds a lot harder than it is to play!
Accessible enough for any intermediate performer, yet incredibly rewarding for even the most accomplished pianist. Phyllis Love's instrumental arrangements for jazz piano remain true to the original melodies, with inventive harmonies and dynamic rhythmic patterns perfect for solo players! Each is a tasty addition to your show set, whether it's a classic show tune or a Standard from the Great American Songbook.
Check out these other Phyllis Love arrangements for students of jazz piano at the intermediate level:
The Breeze and I
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Yesterdays
You and the Night and the Music
We'll Be Together Again
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Falling In Love With Love
For All We Know
I Thought About You
I'll Remember April
I'm Old Fashioned
It Might As Well Be Spring
Love Walked In
Mona Lisa
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
Once In A While
Summertime
Surrey With The Fringe On Top
Tenderly
That Old Black Magic
Phyllis Love is a professional jazz pianist in the New York City area who's appeared at storied venues including Windows on the World, Gramercy Park Hotel, and Mama Leone's. She's performed with the Bill Lombardo Orchestra, scored music for film (Brighty of the Grand Canyon co-composer), and written jingles for Harvey’s Bristol Crème, Estee Lauder, Seiko watches and many others.
