Jumpin Jim's Ukulele Masters

ISBN 10: 0634027646 ISBN 13: 9780634027642

Publisher: Flea Market Music, 2000

Synopsis

(Fretted). 25 hand-picked standards lushly arranged by jazz ukulele great Lyle Ritz. Each song is arranged for both GCEA (standard tuning) and DGBE (tenor/baritone) tuned ukuleles. Also includes a CD of 12 of the songs performed by Ritz himself. While this songbook is ideal for the experienced player, with practice, these magnificent arrangements can be enjoyed and appreciated by all ukulele enthusiasts. Includes: All the Things You Are * As Time Goes By * Autumn Leaves * Body and Soul * Laura * My Funny Valentine * Spring Is Here * and more, plus a chord solo of "Fly Me to the Moon," and an introduction by and biography of Ritz.

About this title

About the Author

Recently, a good friend from Hawaii reminded me that he was the one who had told me about Lyle Ritz. After hearing that Lyle had recorded two jazz ukulele LPs for Verve in the late 50s, I became obsessed with finding both recordings. Ill never forget hearing How About Uke for the first time and feeling that suddenly anything was possible on this instrument. The sophistication of Lyles chord voicings, his solos and the choice of the material completely erased for me any notion that the ukulele was one of the most misunderstood and under-appreciated musical instruments of all time. It also gave me the desire to try to change that perception.

This songbook is certainly a step in that direction. As more and more people are getting acquainted or reacquainted with the ukulele these days, there is a growing demand for more sophisticated arrangements. I can think of no better response than this extraordinary collection.

Edition details

• Publisher: Flea Market Music
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0634027646
• ISBN 13: 9780634027642
• Binding: Staple Bound
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 56