Jazz in the Bittersweet Blues
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0306811278 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Trevy A. McDonald said Marsalis' words are profound and poetic. Jazz in the Bittersweet Blues of Life is a chronicle of one artist's ten year journey as he shares his gift and talent with the world. Marsalis' words, which appear in italics throughout the book are both profound and poetic. As you read, you can hear him speak, but most of all you feel the passion he has for his craft. He poses the questio. On the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again You can't just say those words without putting music to the most famous road anthem by Willie Nelson. That's what this book is about: life on the road with jazz musicians.Co-author Carl Vigeland was invited to travel the country and Europe with jazz superstar Wynton Marsalis and his band.This is about the music of jazz, the blues and the ro. Chad Davies said An Insightful Look at the Improvisational Process. Jazz, America's music, is an improvisational art. In Bittersweet Blues Marsalis and Vigeland do a lot do educate the reader just how this works. Not just on the bandstand but also on the road and in the life of jazz' leading spokesman. The book helps you see how musicians must comminucate, must hold each other with respect, must listen with
At the same time, Marsalis offers intimate meditations on home, family, creation, and performance--written in the cadence of his inimitable voice. But what if you could immerse yourself in the world of the musician, where creating and performing is a profound task, and yet as routine as breathing? When writer Carl Vigeland was invited to tour with Wynton Marsalis and his septet, he was able to do just that. Set on the stage, in the studio, and in great cities and small towns around the world, this richly textured narrative explores how the music is made in America today.. The thrill of sitting in a club or concert hall hearing jazz being made is familiar to most fans. Vigeland's acute observations sweep us into their world as he becomes virtually part of the band
Other biographies on Marsalis exist, but this is notable for its mixture of an outsider's perspective with that of the musician. (June)Forecast: Marsalis's high profile and the success of Ken Burns's jazz book and documentary film (to which Marsalis contributed) will arouse interest in the artist's musical coming-of-age. From Publishers Weekly American jazz sweetheart Marsalis gives readers a seat on his old septet's tour bus for a ride down memory lane. Should a day off (or a few free hours) arise, he's speaking at a local school, composing a ballet, recordi