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Jazz Piano Fundamentals (Book 2) Out Now
Jazz Piano Fundamentals (Book 2) guides intermediate jazz students through six months (or more) of jazz piano instruction by providing clear, thoughtful, and progressive lessons, improvisation exercises, rote exercises, written exercises, listening guides, transcription projects, and practice plans.
Visit the product page here.
Subjects include scale patterns, improvising with non-chord tones, improvising in minor keys, motivic development, advanced comping styles, closed-position and drop two voicings, shout-chorus voicings, rhythm changes, playing intros and endings, shell voicings, ballad playing, walking basslines, upper structures, and much more.
In the five guided transcription projects, students are coached through completing their own transcriptions of solos by Miles Davis, Hank Mobley, Illinois Jacquet, Horace Silver, and Bud Powell. Then, they are shown how to assimilate elements of these masters’ styles into their own improvisations.
Save the Dates – Jazzvox (9/11-13) & Mezzrow (10/18)
I will be playing three duo concerts with a very excellent vocalist who will remain a mystery due to Visa issues as part of the JazzVox series around Seattle. Click here for more. You won’t want to miss it.
I’m playing with an incredible rhythm section – Jay Anderson (bass) and Matt Willson (drums) – at one of New York’s best jazz spots. We’ll be celebrating my birthday in style only a few days late on October 18th. Visit Mezzrow here.
Reviews for “Songs of Rebirth”
Three great reviews of Songs of Rebirth have been released in recent weeks.
On his “Jazz Da Gama” blog critic Raul Da Gama wrote that “No discerning listener, no one who demands the very best in that art should pass over this recording for Songs of Rebirth is a masterly work with a freshness that is utterly alluring.” Read the whole review here.
On Richard Kamins’ “StepTempest” blog, Kamins wrote “Over all, “Songs of Rebirth” is an impressive program not for the trio’s technical prowess but for how they present each song, each one a story, each one told with wit, with emotion and intelligence. Don’t shy away because there are “art songs”––embrace the musical adventure.” Read the whole review here.
In JazzTimes magazine, critic Andrew Gilbert writes that “The music is conversational in the best possible sense, as the trio interacts with unhurried self-confidence. The lyrics unspool as fully formed thoughts while the songs range widely and Harms makes it all sound utterly natural.” Read the whole review here (membership required).
Friendly reminder, you can get both the CD and a signed copy of a book of the music in my shop.
Songs of Rebirth Out Now!
Songs of Rebirth has been my passion project for over two years now.
I started writing the music during the height of lockdown in the summer of 2020 while I wondered what the future would hold for me and for the world. It was comforting to create music based on the traditions of rebirth from mythology, poetry, science, and literature.
When composing this music I vowed to write exactly what I felt without being influenced by what might be “cool” or “in vogue.” The resulting songs are really honest reflections from that tenuous moment, equally full of hope and uncertainty, humor and melancholy.
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With Legendary John Clayton March 5
John Clayton has assembled a hand-picked band of young jazz giants for the Sunday Jazz Salon on March 6! More at www.thejazzsalon.com
JOHN CLAYTON AND
THE JAZZ YOUNGBLOODS
Keyon Harrold, trumpet
Aaron Janik, trumpet
Jacob Scesney, saxes
Ivan Malespin, trombone
Jeremey Siskind, piano
Jonathan Pinson, drums
John Clayton, bass
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“The Jeremy Siskind Collection,” Available Now
Head on over to my Shop to buy my new sheet music book, “The Jeremy Siskind Collection”! The Jeremy Siskind Collection is a collection of some of Jeremy’s favorite original piano pieces.
It’s available until July 15th for only $1.99!
The works in the book range form Late Intermediate to Advanced Level. I’ve recorded many of these pieces as part of the Housewarming Project, my “Simple Songs” album, and my Perpetual Motion Etudes. The pieces are fully notated and are suitable for classical pianists or piano students.
The collection includes “Little Love Song,” “Kneel,” “Six Minute Tango,” “Hymn of Thanks,” “Temple Bells,” and “Reincarnation.”
Only available as a PDF (no hardcopies available at this time. Sorry!).
Registration Open for Fall Beginning Jazz Piano Class
Hi everyone!
Due to Covid, I opened my Beginning Jazz Piano class to interested pianists nationwide last year to overwhelming response! I had about 30 new students from all across the country and even one from Canada.
I’m hoping to expand the class even further this semester. If you’ve ever wanted to pursue jazz piano, consider enrolling in the class this Fall.
I’m attaching a FAQ sheet to this post for your reference.
My best,
Jeremy
“Love Will Find A Way” Available through Theodore Presser
🚨 New publication alert! 🚨
The Theodore Presser company has released my solo piano arrangement of Eubie Blake’s composition “Love Will Find A Way,” as conceived by Lara Downes for her “Rising Sun Music” series. Click here to learn more.
“LOVE WILL FIND A WAY is one of the great hits of the 1920’s – an era of remarkable cultural growth giving rise to “The Roaring 20’s,” “The Harlem Renaissance,” and a fun-loving society known for the Charleston dance craze and the surge of jazz into the mainstream of American music. Originally a song from a Broadway show, LOVE WILL FIND A WAY has been arranged by pianist Jeremy Siskind especially for Lara Downes’ recording that launches the Rising Sun series.”
To view all my publications (18 now!), please visit the “Books” section of my site.
You can watch Lara’s beautiful interpretation of the piece below. Enjoy!
Subscribe to Jeremy’s Youtube Channel for Twice-Weekly Tutorials
Hi everyone!
In the past couple of months, I started diving into my Youtube channel with more vigor! I’m now doing twice-weekly tutorials on solo piano and improvisation. Here are some recent videos that might interest you:
“Autumn Leaves” Solo Piano 8 Ways
What is Mirror Piano (and what is it good for)
Be Like Bill Evans – Mixing Groups of 3s
Going Deep on the Modes
3 Articulations to Unlock Jazz Swing Feel
Jazz Pianist’s Exercises for Hand Independence
10 Exercises to Improvise Better Just by Shifting Your Focus
Improve Game Inspired by Keith Jarrett
I am trying to build up my subscription numbers and appreciate it when folks subscribe to the channel. To subscribe to the channel and get notified whenever new videos come out, simply click here.