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Oscar Peterson – Night Train
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Piano Transcriptions Piano/Keyboard
SKU: HL.264094
Artist Transcriptions: Piano. By Oscar Peterson. Artist Transcriptions. Jazz. Softcover. 88 pages. Hal Leonard #264094. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.264094).ISBN 9781540021496. UPC: 888680730192. 9.0x12.0x0.243 inches.
11 note-for-note transcriptions right off the iconic 1962 piano album by Peterson. Includes: Bags' Groove • Band Call • C-Jam Blues • Easy Does It • Georgia on My Mind • The Honeydripper • Hymn to Freedom • I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good • Moten Swing • Night Train • Things Ain't What They Used to Be.
- Bags' Groove
- Band Call
- C-Jam Blues
- Easy Does It
- Georgia on My Mind
- The Honeydripper
- Hymn To Freedom
- I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
- Moten Swing
- Night Train
- Things Ain't What They Used To Be
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 5 Reviews
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Sarah M.
December 16, 2025
Excellent Resource for Advanced Jazz Students
This Oscar Peterson transcription book is a fantastic challenge for advanced piano students. The note-for-note accuracy helps develop authentic jazz piano technique and understanding of improvisation. While the difficulty is high, the clear engraving (Hal Leonard standard) makes it readable. Fingering suggestions aren't abundant, encouraging students to think critically, which is valuable for rhythmic and harmonic reading in complex jazz pieces.
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Emily S.
December 15, 2025
A Deep Dive into Jazz Accompaniment Styles
While primarily a solo piano transcription collection, this book is an excellent resource for collaborative pianists and vocal coaches. Peterson's note-for-note improvisations offer incredible insight into complex harmonic and rhythmic textures. It won't directly provide a vocal chart, but it's superb for understanding authentic jazz piano support and voicing. This knowledge can be adapted for a singer's interpretation.
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David K.
December 15, 2025
Authentic Peterson Transcriptions
For gigging pros looking to play Peterson's exact arrangements, this book delivers. These are note-for-note transcriptions from "Night Train," offering authentic jazz piano voicings. Chord symbols are generally implied within the transcription, rather than overtly listed, but they're discernible for experienced players. At 88 pages, some songs might have inconvenient page turns for live performance, but it's a solid, invaluable resource for specific Peterson requests.
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Marcus J.
December 14, 2025
Finally Sound Like Oscar Peterson!
I've always wanted to play like Oscar Peterson, and this book from his "Night Train" album finally lets me get close! It's challenging, definitely not for a complete beginner, but it's incredibly rewarding to play these iconic jazz pieces note-for-note. It's a fantastic way to immerse yourself in his style, and while it takes dedication, it's so enjoyable to hear yourself sounding like the record. A perfect project for a passionate weekend player!
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Anonymous C.
June 12, 2023
Oscar Peterson Night Train
This book rocks. Everything you could want from a jazz book. All that was promised, was there.
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