Bill Dobbins

Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Piano in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples...

This is definitely not a harmonic system for those who are looking for rules by which to write music. Rather this is an approach to unlocking the limitless harmonic possibilities which are unique to t...

Lehrgang für Improvisation in Jazz und Pop, erster von 4 Bänden, mit Voicings, Chord/Scale Relationship, linke Hand, Begleittechnik, Substitutions, u.m. A Comprehensive Approach to Keyboard Improvisat...

Band 2 mit Two Hand Voicings, Chord Times, Harmonisation, Blues, Rhythm Changes, Comping, u.m., in verschiedenen Stilen A Comprehensive Approach to Keyboard Improvisation by Bill Dobbins - Volume 2 in...

A Comprehensive Approach to Keyboard Improvisation by Bill Dobbins. Volume 3 in the series. Chapter Contents: (Suggested listening follows each chapter) I. Stride Piano Styles: - Cantankerous Chromati...

Band 4 mit Variationen zu Stücken von James P.Johnson, Earl Hines, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Th. Monk, Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, mit Erläuterungen A Comprehensive Approach to Keyb...

Day & Nite (David Liebman): Based on the chord changes to Cole Porter's 'Night And Day', alternates between Latin and swing. Blue In Green (Miles Davis): From the Miles Davis album 'Kind Of Blue'. Sof...

A dreamy blues theme - reminiscent of Duke Ellington - with variations. The sections between the variations feature each performer in a solo which further develops the thematic material. Medium

The Evolution of Solo Jazz Piano is a study of solo piano styles developed by 24 of the most influential solo pianists from 1900 to the present. In order to clearly illustrate the specific contributio...

Complete piano transcriptions from the classic trio recording, transcribed by Bill Dobbins.Now He Sings, Now He Sobs is one of the greatest trio recordings in jazz history. Along with Ahmad Jamal's Ch...

Transcriptions of eight of the tunes Clare improvised on the solo piano recordings, 'Alone Together' and 'Just Me.'

Combines musical elements from both contemporary classical vocabulary and jazz traditions. It was written partially with the intention of stimulating the growing interest in crossing the boundaries be...

Pastoral Landscape has definite leanings toward Impressionism and late Romanticism. Both of these historical styles have much harmonically in common with the American traditions of popular song writin...

This medium tempo Samba makes creative use of counterpoint throughout and all instruments have interesting parts to play.Medium advancedThese arrangements for saxophones and rhythm section, written fo...

Slow waltz that features the piano and alto saxophone. The alto solo begins at medium intensity and proceeds to a roaring level in a bluesy section that ends abruptly with a return to the sedate piano...

Lo Flame is based on the harmonic progression of All of Me, and features the trumpet section. The theme follows a swinging opening of the rhythm section. Then the trumpets continue with an impressive...

Burungkaka is an Indonesian folk song which is known throughout Malaysia. It is about an old parrot which sits near the window, singing. The children make fun of it in a good-natured manner. Originall...

Includes a CD, featuring play-along and complete versions: Chris Carbone, tuba; Bill Dobbins, piano. Dialogues is a real virtuoso piece with humor, lyricism, rhythmic drive and a unique blend of conte...

A dreamy blues theme-reminiscent of Duke Ellington-with variations. The sections between the variations feature each performer in a solo which further develops the thematic material.

This is a perfect vehicle to showcase the saxes without rhythm section. After an opening statement of the melody in a close voiced Ellington style, the piece transforms into a blues march where the ba...

Medium swing, based on the chord changes of 'Pennies from Heaven'. A refreshing change for players and audience alike. Medium Grade.

Includes CD, featuring play-along and complete versions: Ramon Ricker, alto saxophone; Bill Dobbins, piano. A moody impressionistic piece set in a rhythmic 9/8 Latin groove with a good balance of comp...

The chorales and solo suites of Johann Sebastian Bach inspired Remembering the Master. In general, the dynamics and phrasing are left to the performers, as was the case in Bach's manuscripts. Performe...

Mbira Magic was inspired by a beautiful and powerful song for voice and mbira by the Rhodesian musician Simon Mashoka.

The Stranger is titled after the novel of the same name by the French existentialist philosopher and writer Albert Camus. The piece seems to capture some of the general mood of the story, with its und...