Charlie Parker Omnibook (bass clef)

[The Funk]

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:
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[chris_b]

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

[The Funk]

Just put an order down. I'll let you guys know what I think when it arrives!

[Bilbo]

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.

[lowdown]

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

[jakenewmanbass]

Yup I got it yonks ago, a cracking good read.
Jake

[Steve Woodcock]

Yep, I've got it and agree with the above comments.

[urb]

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

[Alun]

I agree with everything posted above, I've got it and it's a great resource for bebop ideas and sight reading.

Cheers
Alun