Charles Mingus - More Than a Fake Book: Jazz Music Fake Book for Piano, Guitar & Bass - Perfect for Musicians, Bands & Music Teachers

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Charles Mingus - More Than a Fake Book: Jazz Music Fake Book for Piano, Guitar & Bass - Perfect for Musicians, Bands & Music Teachers

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(Transcribed Score). Charles Mingus was a pioneer figure in modern jazz. Besides being a virtuoso bass player who played with the top jazz musicians for four decades, he was also an accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer who recorded more than 100 albums and wrote more than 300 original and innovative scores. This incredible collection explores Mingus' background and prestigious career as well as 55 of his pieces. The stories behind each song are given and accompanied by notes on how Mingus played the piece. Mingus photos, anecdotes, quotes and an extensive discography fill this volume that collectors will treasure. A truly personal work that celebrates the genius within this jazz legend. Songs include: Fables of Faubus * Sue's Changes * Better Get Hit in Your Soul * Weird Nightmare * and more.

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I have barely scratched the surface of the study aspect of this book. I'm currently working (and trying to develop my own chord melody arrangement) on "Goodbye Porkpie Hat," though I've read and played a few other tunes. Some of the tunes are presented for small ensembles w/ separate parts for various instruments. Other songs are given lead sheets. Overall, I'd say this book is so good that it's motivated me to up my own music study effort. The chords and melodies (and the keys in some cases) are noticeably different from what's found in your usual fake books. For that reason alone, it's worth the price of admission.The background info about Mingus's life, while brief, was both interesting and respectful -- as one would expect, given that his widow was central to the project.

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