Watermelon man real book

I was even more uninterested than usual because i had noticed a book on the table. Watermelon was actually the first marian keyes book i read. I, only to discover that three of the tunes youll be playing arent in it they are in vol. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed without any s or royalties paid to the master composers who created these musical canons. Hal leonard jazz funk playalong real book multitracks. Its a sultry vocal, but it seems she just likes his fruit. Various the real books are the bestselling jazz books of all time. Watermelon man is a jazz standard written by herbie hancock, first released on his debut album, takin off 1962, in a grooving hard bop version that featured improvisations by freddie hubbard and dexter gordon. We share the watermelon man lead sheet pdf version of the real book. It doesnt matter which book you start with as the author is very clever in how she introduces all of the sisters in each book. Nobody else had a dad who could slice a watermelon like sam.

See more ideas about watermelon man, watermelon and diego rivera frida kahlo. The film melvin van peebles made before he did sweet sweetbacks baadassss song. Song for my father is uploaded to the same link as before. The adventures of watermelon man jems editorinchief a. Jul 15, 2016 watermelon man is a popular standard thats often called at jam sessions, so its worthwhile getting to know it inside and out. This mustown collection includes more than 625 songs spanning all jazz styles from more than 9 decades from traditional to swing to modern jazz, carefully chosen chords with common practice chord substitutions, lyrics to accomodate vocalists, easytoread music, and composer and performer indexes. Transcription of watermelon man by herbie hancock as played by yohan kim. The song was written with commercial intent but wasnt a real hit until it was covered in a latin pop version by mongo santamaria a cuban percussionist who. C instruments, bass clef instruments, bb instruments, eb instruments real book multitracks volume 5. The uppity novel about the uppity movie watermelon man a novel by herman raucher based on his screenplay now a columbia picture a bennet mirrellvan peebles production starring godfrey cambridge and estelle parsons. This energetic latin jazz take on the classic watermelon man will be a welcome addition to any library.

Beautiful friendship, a chord chart free jazz real book over 1,300 chord charts of jazz standards available that can be transposed to any key. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the real book volume ii. Watermelon man chris thomas king sheet music, music books. The words, which she wrote, are all about how much she digs the watermelon man. Heres another chart from jamey aebersolds playalong book vol. Herbie hancock watermelon man sheet music leadsheet in. However, on the day she gives birth to her first baby, a daughter, her husband james informs her that he is. Networks has confirmed that this movie watermelon man has been checked out this is a useful entertainment source that really presents price towards the customers, and we highly advocate acquiring it. Welcome to our index of jazz standards where you can choose from a large selection of common jazz standards to learn. Once you have purchased, you will be sent a download link to the email you provided immediately upon purchase. Having played bass clarinet on bitches brew, maupin served as real connective tissue from the. I wasnt a real waitress, you understand, i had a degree in english, but i went through my rebellious stage rather later.

The family that feature in the book are amazing and watermelon focuses on one of the five sisters in the family. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Watermelon man by herbie hancock chords, melody, and music. Beautiful friendship, a chord chart free jazz real book. For beginner to intermediate level learners sheet music free ivory. In this book, claire is a woman who has everything she ever wanted. Written in 1970 a year before the summer of 42, it chronicles the life of this incredible. Watermelon man is a 1970 american comedy film directed by melvin van peebles and starring godfrey cambridge, estelle parsons, howard caine, durville martin, kay kimberley, mantan moreland, and erin moran. Watermelon man is melvin van peebles 1970 comedic satire about the state of race relations in america. Watermelon man was first released on pianist and bandleader herbie hancocks debut album, takin off it was so popular it even reached the top 100 of the pop charts at the time over the years this jazz standard has been recorded over 100 times, but my favorite version is still the groovy original recording featuring hancock along with solos. Many of your real book favorites can be found here ready to be transposed into any key that you need. Chords, melody, and music theory analysis of watermelon man by herbie hancock. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Hancock wrote this tune with the intention of marketing his record, and was the first tune he composed for commercial reasons. Cover versions of watermelon man by herbie hancock. The real book volume iii c edition hal leonard online. Hancocks first version was released as a grooving hard bop record, and featured improvisations by freddie hubbard and dexter gordon. Each jazz standard page has all of the tools you need to learn a particular tune. I loved a man who knew his existentialism from his magicrealism. Watermelon man by donovan katie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. And your man will nod knowingly, while understanding nothing other than the fact that there is still a fair bit of pacing to go. Jan 15, 2014 watermelon man was written by herbie hancock, originally for his 1962 hit record takin off. Download free pdf sheet music with famous jazz standards. If youre looking for the watermelon man lead sheet, youve found it. Watermelon man chord progression backing track no piano. Watermelon man is a jazz standard written by herbie hancock for his debut album, takin off 1962. Once you mold it, put it in the freezer for a while for best results rigidity.

Included for each jazz standard is a bio, chord charts for c, bb, and eb instruments, a playalong, and popular recordings to help you learn it. Set during the 60s0s race riots, jeff gerbler is a white gungho, unselfaware and unpopular insuranceselling. Written by herman raucher, it tells the story of an extremely bigoted 1960sera white insurance salesman named jeff gerber, who wakes up one morning to find. These watermelon rind pickles that leave the slightest bit of red flesh for a beautiful color and taste experience. Watermelon man was written by herbie hancock, originally for his 1962 hit record takin off. Herbie hancock originally recorded watermelon man written by herbie hancock and herbie hancock released it on the album takin off in 1962.

If youre keen to have a structured, stepbystep approach to learning jazz guitar, it might be worth checking out my online learning system, the fretdojo jazz guitar academy. Watermelon man became a hit, and he would later record it with his head hunters band as well in 1973. Based on a 16bar blues form with a bridge, this chart features a salsa interlude showing off. Jul 08, 2015 watermelon is a lowcalorie 43 per cup, zerofat food that may be helpful in fighting weight gain. The real book volume 3 mini edition fake book fake book hal leonard. Mar 05, 2017 a bvm with the masks you want to use with watermelon man. The real book volume 3 the real book volume 3 second edition various composers hal leonard corporation here is the third legal volume in the series of the best selling jazz books of all time. I dont even know if hes still alive, or if hes walking through that great watermelon patch in the sky. A marker pen to trace the mask in the appropriate place and draw where you want to place the nose. Herman raucher wrote the summer of 42, a book i picked up on accident for a quarter at a garage sale. Since the 1970s, musicians have trusted these volumes to get them through every gig, night after night. There is a book on every sister and they are all unique and brilliant in their own way.

Watermelon man lead sheet pdf by herbie hancock minedit. Summertime, all blues, watermelon man, song for my father, sentimental mood as you are in a hurry and im in a helpful mood i threw you another fish. Watermelon is propelled by a charming heroine along a twisting. The real book volume 3 the real book volume 3 second edition various composers hal leonard corporation. Chased down by an alarmist mob of white suburbanites while running for his morning bus the assumption being that a black man can only run from something, watermelon man recalls the mobbed baby killer of joseph loseys m 1951 but taken end to end is closer kin as a nightmare fantasy to kurt neumanns scifi classic the fly 1958. It was a really good book, one that i had read myself. Free piano sheet watermelon man herbie hancock youtube. Bb instruments, eb instruments real book multitracks volume 5. While progress has been made since this film was made, the film still is relevant today if you can look past the horrible styles and occasionally over the top dialogue and lingo. Watermelon man herbie hancock, dexter gordon sheet music. The high water content in watermelon may be useful in promoting regular, healthy digestion and the prevention of constipation. Watermelon man hancock any wind quartet or 4 parts wind ensemble opt. Jul 31, 2019 download all jazz real book pdfs volume 1, 2, 3 of c, bb, eb and fclef of volume 5.

Ive never seen the movie and im not sure i want to, since i love the book so much. Watermelon man sheet music download free in pdf or midi. Herbie hancock watermelon man sheet music leadsheet in f. Watermelon man herbie hancock whole tone trio nice live cover duration. A single of the tune reached the top 100 of the pop charts. Summertime, watermelon man, donna lee and many others. This 1962 mongo satamaria arrangement is of herbie hancocks 1961 original composition of the same name, watermelon man. Accurate, easytoread lead sheets and professional, customizable audio tracks accessed online for 10 songs.

Watermelon man herbie hancock tutorial piano youtube. The bandleader sends you the set list, and you pull out your trusty real book, vol. The new real book, egalement en trois volumes, publie chez sher music, et est plus lisible. It was also covered by david helbocks random control, adam ross us1, pete tex, vanessa rodrigues and other artists. Jun 17, 2016 the real book, jazz standard bible 1,2, and more. Download all jazz real book pdfs volume 1, 2, 3 of c, bb, eb and fclef of volume 5. The real books are the bestselling jazz books of all time. With the ability to purchase, download, and print individual real book charts in just seconds from. It adds a latin groove and occasional vocals, and reached greater popularity on the charts than hancocks original song. Jul 06, 2017 marian keyes is the international bestselling author of watermelon, lucy sullivan is getting married, rachels holiday, last chance saloon, sushi for beginners, angels, the other side of the story, anybody out there, this charming man, the brightest star in the sky, the mystery of mercy close, the woman who stole my life, the break and grown ups. Cuban percussionist mongo santamaria released the tune as a. Watermelon books from amazon click a title to read more about the book or to purchase the book. Transcriptions request watermelon man herbie hancock. Watermelon man herbie hancock whats new haggartburke what are you doing the rest of your life.