![]() I haven't seen the book yet, but I wonder how the transcriptions compare to those of Andrew White's (most notable for his Coltrane transcriptions). It's too bad that this wasn't published many years sooner. Sonny has mastered his craft to the point that his improvisations are completely free of any restriction but still maintain the basic structure of the song.' Succinct and astute. I particularly enjoyed the quote from Charlie Shoemake: '.He (Sonny) exemplified the most creative, in-depth mastery of the basic three elements of music: melody, rhythm and harmony. This collection features 50 of his best transcribed exactly from his recorded solos, including: Airegin His solo work has earned him many accolades, including Grammy Awards, election into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an Edward MacDowell Medal, and the Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama. ![]() Series: Format: Softcover Artist: The Sonny Rollins Omnibook celebrates the bebop legend that worked with Miles, Monk, MJQ, and many others.
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