The Lion Has Short Legs
Code: NVT068Product detailed description
Jazz Miniatures with the Spirit of Radio, Television, and the Concert Stage
The Lion Has Short Legs presents a selection of short jazz compositions by Jiří Válek, originally written during the 1970s and 1980s and now arranged for melody instrument and piano. The notation is designed to be accessible to beginners while still offering ample opportunities for musical expression and improvisation for more experienced players. Rooted in authentic jazz traditions, many of these pieces were featured on Czechoslovak radio broadcasts, television programs, and commercial recordings. Clear chord symbols help performers develop accompaniment skills, harmonic awareness, and an understanding of swing phrasing. The publication also includes QR codes linking to piano backing tracks, making practice sessions more engaging and effective.
Accessible Jazz Repertoire
Straightforward arrangements make these pieces suitable for developing musicians while remaining enjoyable for advanced players.
Online Audio Tracks
QR codes provide access to piano accompaniments that support practice, performance, and stylistic development.
Original Works by Jiří Válek
A carefully selected collection by a respected Czech flutist, educator, and composer with a passion for jazz.
Jazz is more than a musical style—it is a way of listening, communicating, and creating. The pieces in this collection encourage players to explore rhythm, phrasing, harmony, and the first steps of improvisation. Each composition has its own unique character, yet all share a strong melodic appeal and a sense of musical freedom. The approachable arrangements allow performers to focus on expression rather than technical complexity. Combined with the included backing tracks, these works provide an inspiring introduction to the language of jazz. They offer a rewarding experience for students, teachers, and music enthusiasts alike.
Jiří Válek is a Czech flutist, educator, and composer known for his contributions to jazz, popular music, and instrumental pedagogy. Throughout his career, he has combined accessible melodies with authentic jazz elements and practical teaching approaches. His compositions continue to inspire musicians seeking an engaging introduction to jazz performance and improvisation.
Learn more about the author and his publications here: Jiří Válek - Biography
Contents
- 🎵 Banana Split
- 🎵 Congratulations
- 🎵 Among Friends
- 🎵 Flute Cocktail
- 🎵 Ballad for Three
- 🎵 A Little Conversation
- 🎵 End of April
- 🎵 Shine, Little Moon, Shine
- 🎵 Waltz for Kurovský
- 🎵 The Lion Has Short Legs
Additional parameters
| Category: | Transverse flute – Jazz and pop |
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| EAN: | 9790706570679 |
| Autor: | Válek Jiří |
| Vydavatel: | Notovna.cz |
| ISMN: | 979-0-706570-67-9 |
| Počet stran: | 40+12 |
| Jazyk publikace: | čeština |
Bannana Split
Flétnový koktejl
Lev má krátké nohy
Mezi přáteli
Valčík pro Kurovského
| Manufacturing company : | Notovna.cz |
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| Address : | Bernolákova 1164/1, Praha 4, 142 00 |
| E-mail : | info@notovna.cz |