Cocktail Piano: Jazz Piano Solos Series Volume 31

Jazz Piano Solos Series Volume 31: Cocktail Piano

This collection brings together 23 of the most-requested standards for piano lounge performance. Each arrangement is crafted specifically for solo piano, featuring cool, jazzy interpretations that capture the sophisticated atmosphere of cocktail hour.

Featured Standards

The songbook includes timeless classics that define the American Songbook: Blue Moon, Cocktails for Two, Dream a Little Dream of Me, Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words), Georgia on My Mind, Hey There, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, I'm in the Mood for Love, The Lady Is a Tramp, Lullaby of Birdland, Mack the Knife, More (Ti Guardero Nel Cuore), Over the Rainbow, Puttin' on the Ritz, Speak Low, and The Very Thought of You, plus additional standards.

Arrangement Style

Each piece is arranged at an intermediate level, making them accessible to pianists who have developed solid technical skills. The arrangements maintain the melodic integrity of each standard while incorporating jazz harmonies, chord voicings, and stylistic elements that bring sophistication to your performance. These are not simplified versions but fully realized solo piano arrangements designed for the piano lounge setting.

Format and Usability

Published in paperback format by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, this volume is part of the established Jazz Piano Solos series. The printed music provides clear notation and fingering suggestions where appropriate, allowing you to learn and perform these standards with confidence.

Ideal For

This collection serves intermediate-level pianists looking to expand their jazz repertoire with recognizable standards. Whether you're performing in a lounge setting, building your cocktail hour repertoire, or simply enjoying these classics at home, these arrangements provide the musical depth and style that these timeless songs deserve.

About the Publisher

Hal Leonard Corp: Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.