Description

Arranger: George A. Speckert
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Violin and Cello
George Speckert has once again created a collection of easy pieces which are fun to perform and sound attractive. The duets are comfortable to play, have an authentic jazz feel to them and are full of nuances; musicians and teachers will enjoy them as much as the listener. Marked rhythms and distinctive melodies give the pieces that special something.
From the contents
« The Entertainer » (Scott Joplin), « Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen » (trad.), « When the Saints Go Marching In » (trad.), « St. Louis Blues » (W. C. Handy), « Tiger Rag » (Hold that Tiger) (Nick la Rocca), « New Orleans » (Newton Alexander) and original compositions by George Speckert
The author
George Speckert is renowned for his easy yet sonorous arrangements for mixed string ensembles. He is a composer, author, and teacher for multi-media production and e-learning.
Contents:

• Preface
• The Entertainer
• Boogie Woogie
• Got the Blues
• Jazzin it!
• Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen
• When the Saints go Marchin’ in
• Runnin’ Wild
• Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger)
• The Blues in St. Louis