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
What a blessing you have been for my jazz studies/playing, my music ministry and my music school. Every year we hold a 'Jazz Hymn Fest.' We have students from 10 to 15 years of age (classical musician, reading and playing your arrangements (Fun stuff). You helped me discover Latin Jazz playing one of your Latin jazz arrangement "Joyful, Jofyul, We Adore Thee." I just discovered this website and your salsa collection, especially your G major "I Sing the Mighty Power of God." I never thought one could reharmonize hymns using Latin Jazz. Never crossed my mind.
—Hans Philippeaux
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
Our Jazz Trio performed “For the Beauty of the Earth” tonight at our Thanksgiving Count Your Blessings service. Lovely arrangement, many compliments which we owe all to you.
Thanks Brenda! Glad you like it!