Music that's not my style!

[roseamelia]

Well I've been noticing over time that I have not been liking what I play mostly what I have is classical and I'm not a fan of classical music that soo.. I like to play jazz but can't find any pieces intermediate level (let's just say level 4 jazz music) If anyone knows of any I'd be glad hear about them. thanks

Rose-

[ajspiano]

Look up Christopher norton? Microjazz or Latin preludes are too of his series that might suit you. Difficulties range so you'll have to make up your own mind.

I think the abrsm does a jazz syllabus, and as such puts out graded jazz books. You can download their syllabus online at their website I believe.

If however, you really want to be able to play jazz you could tackle it from a more jazz theory angle. Something like 'the jazz piano book' by mark Levine might help you here. That would be a lot of work though and might push you to your limits mentally without a teacher.

[roseamelia]

Thank you AJ.

[49410enrique]

easy version of caravan. really cool song.
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/score/HL-119173.html

not the same version but this is my favorite solo version of this, the guy plays a mean jazz piano!

[roseamelia]

I'm sorry to say this Enrique.. My internet is not quite the fastest..

[49410enrique]

I'm sorry to say this Enrique.. My internet is not quite the fastest..

hopefully you can come back to it sometime and watch it, or let it download and just give ti time then come back when it's all there and play it, it's a pretty amazing rendition of the work.

[roseamelia]

Maybe when I go to the library.;Dbut don't worry;D

[pianoplayjl]

You can also try the easier rags of Scott Joplin who was a ragtime composer. After all, ragtime has some relation to the jazz style ie. syncopation. Some of his easier rags are: pineapple rag, Maple leaf rag, the Comedian, figleaf rag.
George Gershwin and his 3 preludes, as well as I got rhythm are also some good pieces you can try. You might even have some fun with the 1st prelude in B flat major. The rhythm is difficult, but it shouldn't be too hard for you once you get the gist of it.

JL

[roseamelia]

Well I'll try to look into it. Thanks everyone you've been a big help. but still if you have any more things you know please post away.

[quantum]

There is also the Christopher Norton Connections series. It is organized in to volumes of graded difficulty. 
https://www.christophernortonconnections.com/

This is a great collection of rags.  Joplin et al.
https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Piano-Rags-Complete-Original/dp/0486204693/ref=pd_vtp_b_1

Jelly Roll Morton (more advanced, but also a good study)
https://www.amazon.ca/Ferdinand-Jelly-Roll-Morton-Collected/dp/0874743516

Art Tatum
https://www.amazon.com/Tatum-Solo-Book-Artist-Transcriptions/dp/0793565510

[doudly]

You should look at some of Chick Corea's songbooks, some of them are meant for intermediate level students