Professor Longhair Collection

This piano solo songbook is for players who love the rolling, syncopated sound of New Orleans R&B. It suits intermediate and advanced pianists, adult learners, and serious students who want to explore Professor Longhair’s style in home practice, lessons, and live performance. Teachers can also use it to build groove, touch, and stylistic awareness at the keyboard.

Inside are 19 complete solo transcriptions taken from classic recordings. Each arrangement shows vocal melody, left hand bass patterns, right hand riffs, chord symbols, and lyrics where needed, so you see exactly how the music sits on the keys. Clear engraving and short notes on the artist and his approach help you navigate the busy rhythms and trademark second line feel.

Working through these pieces helps build confidence and technique with rolling triplets, rumba and shuffle figures, hand independence, and relaxed but accurate timekeeping. The music steadily improves rhythm, reading, and performance skills, while the catchy riffs and grooves motivate regular practice. This collection works as a practical music teacher resource as well as a thoughtful gift for pianists who enjoy jazz, blues, and roots styles.

Song List
Baldhead * Big Chief * Crawfish Fiesta * Doin' It * Gone So Long * Gonna Leave This Town * Hey Little Girl * Hey Now Baby * How Long Has That Train Been Gone * Junco Partner * Mardi Gras In New Orleans * Mean Ol' World * Meet Me Tomorrow Night * Mess Around * No Buts No Maybes * She Walks Right In * Stag-O-Lee * Thank You Pretty Baby * Tipitina

Trusted by teachers, loved by students. Use these transcriptions for recitals, study, or pure enjoyment and bring the sound of New Orleans into your own playing. It is a rewarding addition to any jazz or blues library and a vivid way to keep Professor Longhair’s legacy alive at the piano.