Hook Blues: The Best of Traver Piano Sheet Music
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A celebration of the best of Traver Piano sheet music. This collection features some of the most memorable pieces from the legendary composer.
Introduction
As one of the most popular and influential piano players of the early 20th century, Travers “the Hook” coffee is known for his distinctive style and ability to blend different genres of music. This collection of sheet music features some of his best-loved pieces, including ” Ain’t Misbehavin’ ,” ” Maple Leaf Rag ,” and ” The Entertainer .”
The Best of Traver Piano Sheet Music
The Best of Traver Piano Sheet Music is a great resource for students and teachers of piano. This collection contains some of the most popular pieces by renowned composer Traver. The arrangements are easy to follow and the pieces are a great addition to any piano repertoire.
“All of Me”
“All of Me” is a popular song written by Seymour Simons and Gerald Marks. It was first published in 1931. The song has been recorded by many artists, but the most popular version was recorded by Billie Holiday in 1933.
The song is about a relationship between a man and a woman who are in love with each other, but the man is not ready to commit to the relationship. The woman is trying to convince the man to give their relationship a chance, and she sings about all of the things she is willing to do for him. The chorus of the song is:
“All of me, why not take all of me?
Can’t you see I’m no good without you?
Take my lips, I want to lose them
Take my arms, I’ll never use them
Your goodbye left me with eyes that cry
How can I get along without you?”
“Body and Soul”
“Body and Soul” is a popular song and jazz standard written in 1930 with lyrics by Edward Heyman and Robert Sour and music by Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, and Edward Heyman. It was first performed in New York, New York, United States, on September 10, 1930.
The song has been recorded by many artists over the years, including Coleman Hawkins (1939), Billie Holiday (1941), Charlie Parker (1952), Sarah Vaughan (1957), John Coltrane (1962), Nina Simone (1966), Oscar Peterson (1968), Ella Fitzgerald (1969), Nina Hagen (1979), Sting (1993), Ray Charles (1997), Madonna (1998), Willie Nelson (2004) and Amy Winehouse (2011).
“Georgia on My Mind”
“Georgia on My Mind” is a 1930 song written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell and first recorded that year. It is Carmichael’s most famous song and has been recorded by many artists, including Ray Charles, who had a hit with it in 1960. The song has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and is on the list of Songs of the Century.
“Misty”
“Misty” is a popular song written in 1954 by Erroll Garner. The song became a jazz standard and has been recorded by many artists.
The original sheet music for “Misty” was published by Robbins Music in 1954. The lyrics were written by Johnny Burke. The song was inspired by a line from the poem “The Fog” by James Reeves: “The fog comes / on little cat feet.”
The first recording of “Misty” was made by Garner in 1955. It was released as a single and reached #19 on the Billboard chart. Garner’s recording of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000.
In 1961, Johnny Mathis recorded “Misty” for his album Misty. His version reached #12 on the Billboard chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Ella Fitzgerald recorded “Misty” in 1963 for her album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the John Lennon–Paul McCartney Songbook. Her version peaked at #45 on the Billboard chart. Fitzgerald’s recording of “Misty” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1993.
Other notable recordings of “Misty” include those by Sarah Vaughan, Steve Lawrence, Clint Eastwood, and Rod Stewart.
“Summertime”
“Summertime” is a song composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by DuBose Heyward. It was first published in 1926. .. The song has been recorded many times since then, including by Miles Davis, Janis Joplin, and Ella Fitzgerald. It is one of the most popular songs from the twentieth century.
Conclusion
So, what’s the verdict? If you are a fan of the Hook Blues sound, then this is certainly a great way to get your hands on some of the best piano sheet music out there. The arrangements are top-notch, and the material is definitely worth your time and money.
