Oscar Aleman book

coopervery

Greg,
I noticed that Michael is starting to advertise a forthcoming book by you featuring transcriptions of Oscar Aleman's music. How is that book progressing? I think there would be quite a bit of interest in a book like that, since as far as I am aware, nothing like it already exists. I was enjoying listening to Oscar's versions In the Mood and Russian Lullaby recently, and,as always, I am was amazed by his unique approach to every tune he plays. His rhythm is amazing.

Take care,
Coopervery

gregruby

I too am excited. All the basic charts and transcriptions are completed and I am in the editing phase....(Edit EDit EDIt EDIT!!!) I hope to have it out by Summer's End.

Oscar was a great contribution to Gypsy Jazz and his approach is unique. His timing is extroidinary and his arrangments are very creative. I can only imagine the music that he and Django must have made together.

all the best,

greg

woodshedder

that's great news! oscar is the man. or is fapy the man? i mean django is the Man, but you know. i digress.

d

emicad

coopervery wrote:

Greg,
I noticed that Michael is starting to advertise a forthcoming book by you featuring transcriptions of Oscar Aleman's music. How is that book progressing? I think there would be quite a bit of interest in a book like that, since as far as I am aware, nothing like it already exists. I was enjoying listening to Oscar's versions In the Mood and Russian Lullaby recently, and,as always, I am was amazed by his unique approach to every tune he plays. His rhythm is amazing.

Take care,
Coopervery

Mike is wrinting the book or someone else?

MichaelHorowitz

Greg Ruby is writing the Aleman book...

emicad

Michael Horowitz wrote:

Greg Ruby is writing the Aleman book...

Oh, for sure

dtycholis

Fantastic Greg!
I and several friends really dig Oscar's way of swinging a tune.
Really looking forward to this book...please let us know when we can pre-order it!
Donstro

swing68

Anyone know what became of this?

MichaelHorowitz

Greg is still working on it, albeit slowly.

M

bryanology

I'll be pre-ordering this book as soon as I can. Really looking forward to it

Tele295

I like Oscar's version of Blue Skies