Grooves for Two

Grooves for Two is a collection of seven groovy pieces for piano four-hands, written by leading pianist-composers working in jazz and other popular styles. Designed for teacher-pupil duos, the pieces provide foot-tapping fun while exploring rhythmic styles often reserved for bands, encouraging good ensemble playing and a strong sense of beat. To heighten the creativity, the collection includes optional improvisation sections, and a CD of demo performances and practice backing-tracks. This is piano-duet playing at its coolest...

- Newly commissioned pieces by Chris Batchelor, Pete Churchill, John Crawford, Nikki Iles, Liam Noble, Pete Rosser, and Jonathan Taylor
- First piano part suitable for pianists at intermediate level (approx. ABRSM Grades 4-6); second part for teachers or more advanced students
- Wide range of styles, including Latin, gospel, rock, township jazz, and swing
- Optional improvisation sections, with guide pitches, for simple solos and playing by ear
- Stylish foot-tapping grooves, with recorded demos and backing tracks to support learning
- Edited and recorded by pianist Nikki Iles, celebrated jazz educator and performer, and advisor to ABRSM