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Michael Feinstein was just 20 years old when he got the chance of a lifetime: a job with his hero, Ira Gershwin. During their six-year partnership, Feinstein blossomed under Gershwin's mentorship and Gershwin was reinvigorated by the younger man's zeal. Now, in The Gershwins and Me, Michael Feinstein shares unforgettable stories and reminiscences from the music that defined American popular song, along with rare Gershwin memorabilia he's collected through the years. Includes an accompanying CD packed with Feinstein's original recordings of 12 Gershwins' songs.
This special enhanced eBook includes twelve Gershwin classics performed by Michael Feinstein and commentary from the author on the music and the lives of George and Ira Gershwin. From celebrated entertainer Michael Feinstein comes a beautifully illustrated account of the lives and legacies of the Gershwins—told through stories of twelve of their greatest songs. The “Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” Michael Feinstein was just twenty years old when he got the chance of a lifetime: a job with his hero, Ira Gershwin. During their six-year partnership, the two became close friends. Feinstein blossomed under Gershwin’s mentorship and Gershwin was reinvigorated by the younger man...
For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Piano format provides fun and satisfying piano arrangements that are easy to play and sound like the original recordings. This Love and Romance edition features songs from such artists as Celine Dion, Chicago, Bruno Mars, Andy Williams, Sam Cooke, Phil Collins, and many more! Titles: Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) (Phil Collins) * Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) (from Arthur) (Christopher Cross) * At Last (Etta James) * Because You Loved Me (Theme from Up ...
“Randy Newman is our great master of American song and storytelling."--Bruce Springsteen “At last, the biography that Randy Newman has long deserved. The emotional precision, the humor and sweep, the truths and secrets behind his remarkable body of work . . . it’s all here in Robert Hilburn’s heartfelt and indispensable account of America’s finest songwriter. Leave it to Hilburn to pull back the curtain on the incredible life of Newman, a shy genius who clearly trusted him enough to point him in all the right directions. It’s more than a great read, it’s an invitation to re-visit Randy Newman’s work with renewed appreciation for the man who uniquely defined the American Exper...
These piano arrangements may be used by students in Level 3 of Alfred's Basic Piano Library or in the early intermediate level of any method. Titles: * Caroling, Caroling * Do You Hear What I Hear * Frosty the Snowman * A Holly Jolly Christmas * I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Jingle Bell Rock * Parade of the Wooden Soldiers * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Shake Me I Rattle * Silver Bells.
Toddlers and young children love to sing and dance classic nursery rhymes and songs. This activity strengthens bonds with family, encourages brain development and musicality, and most importantly, it's fun! This beautiful keepsake collection of over 100 classic nursery rhymes, playground songs, activity tunes, and memory rhymes ensures that all those bases are covered for parents, teachers, and their kids. Carefully arranged for piano to play and sing with toddlers and young children, each song also includes guitar and ukulele chords for easy strum-and-sing performance. The book features a "Genre Index" that breaks the titles down into song types and categories---especially useful for educat...
These arrangements may be used by students in Level 1B or Complete Level 1 of Alfred's Basic Piano Library or in the first or second book of any method. Titles: * The Christmas Song * A Holly Jolly Christmas * Do You Hear What I Hear * Frosty the Snowman * I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Jingle Bell Rock * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Shake Me I Rattle * Silver Bells * Suzy Snowflake.
An attractive 8" x 6" oblong manuscript book with a high-gloss varnish cover that is perfect for young beginners. Consists of 6 wide-line staves that are perfect for practicing writing notes, clefs and key signatures.