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Title: Great CD, good book...
Review: While this book is not great, it is very good. Some of the arrangements are too simplistic and sound a little hollow. Maury Yeston's "Unusual Way" is transcribed here a half-step higher than Linda recorded it, which I understand is the original key. However, the original arrangement loses the beguiling eeriness that makes Linda's rendition so singular.The more difficult pieces in this book are the songs that truly stand out--"I Want More", "I'm Afraid This Must Be Love", and "It's Time". These arrangements remain true to the original recordings more so than any other song in the book, difficult though they may be to play.Overall, if you liked the original CD, you'll want to have this book.
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