{"product_id":"songs-you-thought-you-knew-examining-transmutations-in-standard-and-jazz-compositions-paperback","title":"Songs You Thought You Knew: Examining Transmutations in Standard and Jazz Compositions - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoger Spencer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSongs You Thought You Knew is a unique exploration of how beloved Popular and Jazz Standards have evolved-sometimes subtly, sometimes drastically-from their original forms. Drawing on more than fifty years of performing, listening, researching, and learning directly from master pianists and arrangers, acclaimed bassist and educator \u003cstrong\u003eRoger Spencer\u003c\/strong\u003e uncovers the surprising histories behind tunes musicians thought they knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Spencer traces the origins of the \"transmutations\" that shape the way standards are commonly played today. Incorrect lead sheets, influential reinterpretations by major artists, and a gradual drifting away from composers' original intentions all contribute to the musical distortions that players encounter on the bandstand. By comparing original compositions with their modern incarnations, Spencer offers readers a practical toolkit for navigating these discrepancies with confidence and musical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore research project than encyclopedia, Songs You Thought You Knew is not meant to be comprehensive. Instead, it provides a wealth of carefully chosen examples-illuminating case studies that show students, teachers, and working musicians how to investigate other standards and jazz compositions on their own. Spencer's method encourages informed performance, historical curiosity, and deeper musicianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first book of its kind, Songs You Thought You Knew is an essential resource for \u003cstrong\u003ejazz musicians, jazz educators, and jazz historians\u003c\/strong\u003e alike. Anyone who loves the repertoire-and wants to understand the stories behind the changes-will find this book indispensable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.21 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464889450749,"sku":"9798218883065","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/WRpSTPTzRs9798218883065.webp?v=1777261865","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/songs-you-thought-you-knew-examining-transmutations-in-standard-and-jazz-compositions-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}