The Funk Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I was thinking of picking up a copy purely to cop as many Charlie Parker licks and phrases as possible - nothing more sophisticated or noble than that. Has anyone used the Omnibook before and if so, what do you think of it? Can't find the publisher's page, so: [url="http://www.jazzwise.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=6086"]http://www.jazzwise.com/catalog/product_in...roducts_id=6086[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) I've not seen this book, but Joe Hubbard (fantastic bass player in the 80's) used to transcribe and play Charlie Parker tunes on bass. Seems like it's a good step forward for reading, technique and phrasing. Edited January 15, 2009 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Just put an order down. I'll let you guys know what I think when it arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I have this. It is pretty much a must have for a developing jazzer and marvelous for advanced reading practice. RHythmically sophistiacted, interesting lines avoiding the comfort zones created by reading ordinary bass parts. Well worth the small change it costs to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 In My collection as well. Apart from great reading practise... [ and the Jazz side of things ] Its good for fluency up and down the fretboard. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Yup I got it yonks ago, a cracking good read. Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Woodcock Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Yep, I've got it and agree with the above comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Me too, it's a good un for getting your jazz sh*t together and even if you only manage a couple of tunes, you'll really feel the benefits... M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I agree with everything posted above, I've got it and it's a great resource for bebop ideas and sight reading. Cheers Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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