Lyle joseph ritz january 10, 1930 march 3, 2017 was an american musician, known for his work on ukulele and bass both double bass and bass guitar. While this songbook is ideal for the experienced player, with practice, these. Complete your lyle ritz and his jazz ukulele collection. I find that book challenging too, but its a little less so. He started out as a virtuoso ukulelistyes, that is an actual word, meaning one who plays the ukulelebut it was in his capacity as bassist for the wrecking crew that lyle ritz contributed to bestselling recordings by the likes of the beach boys, the monkees, the righteous brothers and linda ronstadt, among others.
This collection includes 15 magnificent chord solos arranged by the ukulele jazz master, lyle ritz. A chord solo is an arrangement where both the melody and. Get the guaranteed best price on ukulele instruction like the flea market music jumpin jims ukulele masters. Tips and tricks for arranging songs on the ukulele. Albums include how about uke, the wrecking crew, and with my little ukulele. The 50th state jazz selections have a larger group of musicians, and my feeling is that the mix does not really showcase lyle s ukulele the way that the how about uke selections do. I love this book, but dont be fooled by the lite in the name. Lyle ritz and if thats too rich for your blood, try lyle lite. Orto get personal lessons from the convenience of your home anywhere in the world see hawaii music schools live skype lessons.
Lyle joseph ritz was an american musician, known for his work on ukulele and bass. In 1950, while studying tuba at the university of southern california, lyle ritz held a parttime job behind the smallgoods counter at southern california music co. In 2002, when we released his lyle ritz solos songbook, i wrote in the. The whole album has a classic jazz feel as lyle and the boys do ellington dont get around much anymore, im beginning to see the lightrodgers and hart have you met miss jones. As part of the the wrecking crew, ritz contributed to many american pop hits from the mid 1960s to. As part of the wrecking crew, ritz contributed to many american pop hits from the mid 1960s to the early 1980s. When i look at most fake books they pretty much just give you letter name and major, minor, or dominant. His early career in jazz as a ukulele player made him a key part of the hawaii music scene in the 1950s.
As part of the the wrecking crew, ritz contributed to many american pop hits from the mid 1960s to the earl. However, the chord voicings used and general level of difficulty seems to me to be pretty similar to the other lyle ritz books. Ukulele jazz master lyle ritz shares decades of musical history, invaluable playing techniques and great performances of classic songs. Each song is arranged for both gcea standard tuning and dgbe tenorbaritone tuned ukuleles. Albums include how about uke, the wrecking crew, and with my little ukulele in my hand. Jim beloff 16 easy chord solos both melody and harmony captured in the chord changes arranged for gceatuned ukuleles by jazz master lyle ritz.
Oct, 2017 when on island catch a lesson at aarons school, hawaii music school. Lyle ritz lyle ritz plays jazz ukulele 2 lp on 1 cd. As a studio musician, he contributed to more than 5,000 sessions performing on the bass and is also known as the father of jazz ukulele. Ritz returned to his ukulele roots in the mid 1980s, releasing a number of more recent recordings as well as an instructional book of his arrangements. Jun 07, 2017 from the summer 2017 issue of ukulele by jumpin jim beloff. Lyle ritz, june 2007 lyle ritz was born january 10, 1930 in cleveland, oh. Autumn leaves lyle ritz version by joseph kosma and jacques prevert 1947 2ndpos nd nd2ndpos 2 pos 2 pos.
Lyle ritz january 10, 1930 march 3, 2017 was an american jazz ukulele musician, who was a key part of the hawaii ukulele genre. In the studio with ray charles lyle joseph ritz born january 10, 1930 in cleveland, ohio is an american jazz ukulele musician who was a key part of the hawaii ukulele genre. Lyle ritz and his jazz ukulele 50th state jazz discogs. These are some of the most challenging arrangements ever published for the ukulele, and unquestionably, some of. From the summer 2017 issue of ukulele by jumpin jim beloff. Lyle ritz, who passed away on march 3, 2017, at the age of 87, was acknowledged as a jazz ukulele legend. Ritz s smooth, fluid delivery utilizes the full, mellow sound of the uke and never misses a beat. Lyles studio years were filled with numerous groundbreaking hits, many featuring his influential electric bass. While this songbook is ideal for the experienced player, with practice, these magnificent arrangements can be.
In memorial of lyle ritz january 10, 1930 march 3, 2017 today one of the biggest ukulele performers has left us at the age of 87, leaving us with one of the richest and creative ukulele. It has the melody lines written out in standard music notation and on top of every note it has a chord diagram. Twentyfive handpicked standards lushly arranged by jazz ukulele g. Get the guaranteed best price on ukulele instruction like the hal leonard jumpin jims ukulele masters. Frettedthis collection includes 15 magnificent chord solos arranged by the ukulele jazz master, lyle ritz. Ukulele lessons w aaron fly me to the moon part1 lyle. Ive just got the ukulele masters, lyle ritz solos book but i dont. By the 1960s, he had began working as a session musician, more often on double bass or electric bass guitar. Id like to be able to make my own lyle ritz sounding arrangements. While this songbook is ideal for the experienced player, with practice, these magnificent arrangements. May 31, 2018 we cannot leave out lyle ritz, who set the tone for ukulele jazz lovers all over the world with his two ukulele jazz albums from the 50s, how about uke the ukulele lends itself well to playing chords and accompanying oneself or others on vocals. Andrew and zach gave me excellent customer service, and the shipping was fast.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. These are some of the most challenging arrangements ever published for the ukulele, and unquestionably, some of the. But in hawaii, a group of enthusiasts know him for a recording made. Father of jazz ukulele lyle ritzs bass can be heard on many pop singles between the mid60s and early 80s. All three arrangers easily met the definition of a ukulele master, and were grateful to have played a part in bringing their artistry to. Lyle ritz was a pioneer in demonstrating that not only could you play jazz on the ukulele but you could play it with style.
I find the blue one way beyond my abilities, however. Does anyone know of a book that teaches jazz chords and how and where to use them. Fly me to the moon jazz chord melody lyle ritz jazz book part two. From the fall 2015 issue of ukulele by jim tranquada. Born in cleveland, ohio, ritz studied violin and tuba as a child. Lyle ritz, jumpin jims ukulele masters by lyle ritz. The ukulele is often considered a novelty instrument when in its usual hawaiian surroundings, but lyle ritz never felt that way. Lyle ritz lyle ritz plays jazz ukulele 2 lps on 1 cd. I am very happy with my purchase of this pono mango baritone ukulele. Lyle ritz was born january 10, 1930, and died march 3, 2017. As its a book of solos, i was expecting it all to be combined. A chord solo is an arrangement where both the melody and harmony of a song are ingeniously captured in the many chord changes. Autumn leaves lyle ritz version san jose ukulele club. James hill plays ukulele jazz style after youve gone duration.
By the 1960s, he had begun working as a session musician, more often on double bass or electric bass guitar. Ive just got the ukulele masters, lyle ritz solos book but i dont understand the way the music is written out. But the orange book, just called jazz, has a great selection of jazz standards with lushsounding arrangements for the uke. Also includes a cd of 12 of the songs performed by ritz himself. We are constantly improving the quality and accuracy of our song sheets with timing dots, measure bars, tablature, etc. Father of jazz ukulele lyle ritz s bass can be heard on many pop singles between the mid60s and early 80s. If you like our song sheets and use them for personal enjoyment or in your own ukulele clubs, let us know. Anything by lyle ritz is must have for ukulele music fans.
Mar 06, 2017 lyle ritz was born january 10, 1930, and died march 3, 2017. Lyle ritz version by joseph kosma and jacques prevert 1947 2 nd pos nd nd2 nd pos 2 pos 2 pos. These songs are easier than the ones in the other lyle ritz books because a they are shorter, and b they are mostly familiar tunes. Lyle ritz jazz uke lesson learn to play let me call you sweatheart. Ukulele master, lyle ritz, wielding a tenor uke, is backed by a combo of flute, bass and drums. Jumpin jims ukulele masters lyle ritz solos duke of uke. Ukulele jazz legend lyle ritz arranged three of these books, one was arranged by hawaiian virtuoso herb ohtasan ohta, and one by the brilliant classical ukulele player and historian john king.
In 2002, when we released his lyle ritz solos songbook, i wrote in the introduction. But it wasnt the bass guitar that had drawn hawaiian musicians to lyle ritz. His incredible list of recordings includes i got you babe by sonny and cher and the beach boys good vibrations. He was inducted to the ukulele hall of fame museu read more. Lyle ritz is the author of jumpin jims ukulele masters 3. You can also contact aaron at the ukulele site where he helps people find the right ukulele 5 days a week. Ive tried learning some jazz tunes from the two lyle ritz jazz books. Mar 09, 2017 but it wasnt the bass guitar that had drawn hawaiian musicians to lyle ritz. Fly me to the moon jazz chord melody lyle ritz jazz book.
T he sjuc song book consists of sjuc formatted song sheets. After buying a beautiful hand made guitar from toby chennell i decided to have a hand made jazz ukulele made for my son as a christmas present. Just received my pono mgbmango baritone and it is even more beautiful in person. Admittedly, a jazz ukulele album sounds like a novelty at best and at worst like some kind of mutant perversity until one hears lyle ritz play the uke, that is. James hill plays ukulele jazz style after youve gone. His recordings are legendary and have inspired countless players both in hawaii and on the mainland. Ritz will always be known as the brilliant pioneer in the area of ukulele jazz. Lyle ritz born january 10, 1930, cleveland, ohio, usa died march 3, 2017, portland, oregon, usa was an american bass and ukulele player.