{"title":"Paul Johnston Sheet Music","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Johnston's piano sheet music collections showcase sophisticated jazz arrangements for advanced players. From \u003cem\u003eJazzy Hymns and Spirituals\u003c\/em\u003e to the \u003cem\u003eJazz Performer\u003c\/em\u003e series, these books blend traditional melodies with jazz harmonies and written-out improvised passages. Whether exploring hymns, jazz standards inspired by legends like Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, or holiday favorites, each arrangement lets pianists experience the feel of spontaneous improvisation. Perfect for serious students and performers seeking fresh interpretations of familiar repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jazz-performer-solo-inspirations-00-36435","title":"Jazz Performer: Solo Inspirations: Piano Book","description":"Paul Johnston's arrangements of these wonderful standards incorporate stylistic elements of some of the great pianists of the last 60 years, including Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett and others. Each arrangement includes a written-out solo section, so that even non-jazz pianists will feel as if they're improvising. Titles: Alice in Wonderland (Farn\/Hilliard) * The Days of Wine and Roses (Mancini) * Eternal Triangle (Stitt) * A Foggy Day (Gershwin) * Our Love Is Here to Stay (Gershwin) * Over the Rainbow (Arlen\/Harburg) * Scrapple from the Apple (Parker) * Skylark (Mercer\/Carmichael) * When I Fall In Love (Young\/Heyman) * You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (Porter).","brand":"Alfred Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44566764388488,"sku":"00-36435","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6104\/0520\/files\/00-36435_large_9589b06b-b3c4-4a64-9897-a94f109e3af5.jpg?v=1779254920"},{"product_id":"jazzy-hymns-and-spirituals-00-42573","title":"Jazzy Hymns and Spirituals: Piano Book","description":"The arrangements in this collection were written to contribute meaningful new music to the church service. The spirit of original music is retained while incorporating jazz harmonies and written-out \"improvised\" passages. These pieces range from the reflective to the celebratory, and it is hoped that you will enjoy playing them for your own pleasure and to share with others. Titles: Abide with Me * Give Me Jesus * I've Got Peace Like a River * Jesus Loves Me, This I know * Leaning on the Everlasting Arms * Oh Happy Day * Simple Gifts * Sweet Hour of Prayer * Swing Low, Sweet Chariot * Wade in the Water * When the Saints Go Marching In.","brand":"Alfred Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44597847589000,"sku":"00-42573","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6104\/0520\/files\/00-42573_large_75f4392a-b682-4b79-b321-ab65ac512c98.jpg?v=1779254902"},{"product_id":"jazz-performer-holiday-inspirations-00-38594","title":"Jazz Performer: Holiday Inspirations: Piano Book","description":"This collection contains favorite music of the Christmas season, with fresh, jazzy arrangements. Each piece contains a written-out solo section, so even musicians unfamiliar with playing jazz can sound as if they're improvising a solo. Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella * Deck the Halls * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming * Silent Night. \u003cbr\u003e\". . . after playing through this book, I feel I have taken a crash course on improvisation! Every piece in the book contains a written-out improvisation solo, so even if you are not a jazz musician, you can 'fake' it by just learning the notes as written! The amazing thing is, after a while, you cannot help but experiment with your own improvisations!\" \u003cbr\u003e--Yiyi Ku, Music Teachers Helper Blog","brand":"Alfred Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44597894316168,"sku":"00-38594","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6104\/0520\/files\/00-38594_large_0a7949f2-d1c6-4a01-82c0-7e9922e0ae09.jpg?v=1779254906"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.alfred.com\/collections\/paul-johnston-sheet-music.oembed","provider":"Alfred Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}