Jazz originates from the USA where the music of the Afro-Americans, who were taken from West Africa as slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries, combined with European traditions such as church music and marching bands. The music is dominated by strong rhythms and improvisations - making it up as you go along!This book is for students of any age who want to learn about improvising jazz at the piano. It consists of ten units, each characterised by a different rhythmic feel commonly found in jazz tod...