Hal Leonard The Billy Cobham Real Book - C Instruments
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Summary of This Book
A key figure in jazz fusion, Billy Cobham has made his mark as much through his legendary drumming as through the richness of his compositions, alongside great names in jazz and throughout a particularly prolific solo career. This Real Book format volume gathers 16 original themes in lead sheet format (melody and chord changes), with careful writing designed to get straight to the point: present the theme, understand the harmony, then develop your interpretation. Whether you are a melodic or rhythmic instrumentalist, a chord reader, or a session enthusiast, this collection provides a solid foundation to enrich your repertoire, explore the colors of jazz-rock, and work on groove within structures characteristic of Cobham's style. Included are: AC/DC, Crosswind, The Dancer, Desiccated Coconuts, Heather, Le Lis, Light at the End of the Tunnel, Mirage, Moon Germs, Obliquely Speaking, Panama, The Pleasant Pheasant, Radioactive, Red Baron, Stratus, To the Woman in My Life. An essential resource for approaching a demanding, musical repertoire, tailored for both stage and studio.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Billy Cobham | Instrumentation | All instruments (lead sheets) |
| Arranger | Billy Cobham | Collection | Hal Leonard Real Books |
| Artist | Billy Cobham | Genre | Jazz sheet music (jazz fusion) |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard | ||
Questions frequently asked
For which instruments is this C edition intended?
This edition is designed for C instruments and is based on lead sheets announced for all instruments.
How many pieces are included in the Billy Cobham Real Book collection?
The collection gathers 16 original compositions by Billy Cobham.
Do the scores include melody and chords?
Each piece is presented as a lead sheet, with melody and chord symbols. This format allows laying out the theme and then addressing its harmony. The proposed structures are associated with Billy Cobham's jazz fusion style.
Which Billy Cobham titles are included in this Real Book?
The selection notably includes "Stratus", "Red Baron", "Crosswind", "Moon Germs", and "The Dancer". "AC/DC", "Mirage", "Panama", and "To the Woman in My Life" are also part of the 16 pieces.
Is this collection suitable for jazz-rock?
This book is classified as jazz sheet music, with a jazz fusion orientation. It compiles compositions by Billy Cobham, a jazz fusion figure known for his work as a drummer and composer.
