The Omnibook on MP3

January 11, 2012 in The Omnibook on MP3

The Omnibook is one of the most widely-used jazz resources available.  If you do not have this resource, you should DEFINITELY get it!  The Omnibook compiles written transcriptions of some of Bird’s best solos. Amazon.com Widgets However, I have always thought the Omnibook was a frustrating resource because it used to be very difficult to track down ALL of the recordings that were transcribed. It doesn’t do NEARLY as much good to learn the solos without hearing them.  The written page does not do Bird justice.  Charlie Parker’s music should NOT be learned from the Omnibook only-you MUST listen to [...]