jazz pieces for classical players

[chopincat]

So lately I've been really interested in jazz piano, and I'd love to try out playing some tunes. I'm not a beginner pianist (I've been playing for around 9 years), but I've never done any jazz before. My teacher only really does classical so this isn't something I could ask her about. Anyway, I'm looking for some jazz tunes that I could start learning that might teach me a bit about the technique. My favorite jazz pianists/composers at the moment are Lennie Tristano, Dave Brubeck and Herbie Hancock, but right now I'd be happy with anything that would suit the needs of an experienced pianist without much experience with jazz. Thanks for any help!

[j_menz]

For a good run through some of the technical stuff, Kapustin's Jazz Etudes are pretty good.

Otherwise, there are heaps of collections available - just do a search at your favourite online store.  A lot of them are at an easier level, but there are some that are for advanced pianists.

My advice would to start out with one of the easier ones anyway, preferably containing tunes you know. There are quite a few little quirks that will be easier to iron out that way.

[chopincat]

Thanks so much!
Do you know of a site where I could buy the Kapustin etudes? I can only seem to find recordings of them.

[j_menz]

I got mine here, but they seem not to have them at present.

[chopincat]

thanks anyway!

[markh13]

I'm looking for some jazz tunes that I could start learning that might teach me a bit about the technique.

I've been doing the same, and find YouTube very useful - once you find something you like, often there's information on how to get the sheet music.

Another idea, is to find a piece you really like, and then transcribe it out - very satisfying, and a really good way of gaining a solid understanding of the structure of a piece...