Staff Pick
“Exotic indeed!”
These six jazz-influenced studies all have subtitles to help you really get beyond the notes on the page. 'Dance like the devil at the Grenada Carnival' reinforces not only the rhythmic drive of Jab Jab but also its evil technical challenges and underlying darkness. Bach and Beyond give JSB the jazz treatment and Red Phoenix rises from the ashes in a barrage of rapid notes.
There is plenty of scope for imaginative playing here and these pieces will hold their own as recital options. Exotic indeed!
Difficulty guide: 7-8
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
