Pure Curry (Piano Book)
OUR PRICE: $16.95 (+S/H)
Level: Late Intermediate - Early Advanced
Product Description
If you're looking for Craig's trademark jazz-styled hymn arrangements, then this collection is "Pure Curry!" For the pianist who is looking to explore jazz harmonies and styles but may not have a jazz background, "Pure Curry" offers fully-transcribed improvisations to help you on your way. From beautiful ballads to bossa nova, this late-intermediate level collection will have you swinging in no time. Chord symbols are included in the book (sorry, no rhythm parts available) so you can learn about jazz chord notation or add other instruments for even more fun!
Testimonials
I'm the church pianist at Unity of Roanoke Valley (VA) and I come from a Southern Baptist background. I have always loved jazz and happened upon Pure Curry at a local music store. (My Mother would have been horrified that I play jazz in church, of all things!) My church sent me to the Unity Music Conference recently (new thought music) and most of the folks there write their own music and have recorded it. I was out in left field so imagine my shock when my name appeared on the concert list toward the end of the week. (Everybody was expected to perform.) I had tucked your book in my luggage just in case, so I decided to give it my best shot. I was last on the list and it was about 12:15 am when my turn came to play. I played "Near to the Heart of God" and was amazed at the standing ovation (it might have been because I was the last on the program, ha) but the pianists of the group swamped me, wanting to know WHO ARRANGED THAT??? So thanks for bailing me out - and I hope you've gotten lots of orders for your books! I know I certainly do like your style!
—Faye Dooley, Roanoke Valley, VA
Song Titles:
- I Must Tell Jesus
- Rock of Ages
- This Is My Father's World
- Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
- Rejoice, the Lord Is King!
- Near to the Heart of God
- Thou Art Worthy
- Wonderful Words of Life (ballad)
- For the Beauty of the Earth (graceful waltz)
- Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Product Details
- Publisher: Fred Bock Music
- ISBN:
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
- Weight: .6 lbs.
Comments
Your arrangements are undoubtedly one of a kind. I have played two selections ( Near to the Heart of God, and I Must Tell Jesus.) at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Raytown, Mo. and get nothing but praise. I have to confess to people they are indeed by Craig Curry. I have a jazz background and also play by ear and theses arrangements often reinforce many techniques I have been using, but more importantly constantly teach me others. My reading skills are rapidly improving and I am on the edge of my seat to anticipate the next page and book. You are an inspiration. I would love to see you perform or met you in person at some time if you are ever in the Kansas City area. Sincerely, Ron Stockton.
What fabulous arrangements wish there was a CD to go along with it. God, Bless.
Thanks for the kind words, Ron. I’m honored. I hope to get Pure Curry recorded next year. I think you’re going to enjoy “A Jazz-Inspired Christmas” a lot. Thanks for your order… it’s in the mail!
Thanks for your inspiring arrangements. I played “For The Beauty Of The Earth” today for a Thanksgiving Service and everyone loved it!
Keep up the fantastic arranging!
Candice