World on a String
A Musical Memoir
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وصف الناشر
Behind the scenes in the life of a musician—an exuberant, entertaining memoir from jazz guitarist, singer, and raconteur John Pizzarelli
John Pizzarelli, the son of jazz guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli, is a connoisseur of American song who grew up among the legends of jazz. From teenage explorations of rock music to life on the road with his father, he worked his way from gigs in tiny clubs to opening for Frank Sinatra during his final international tour. Now Pizzarelli performs in festivals and top venues across the United States and the world, and he shares his unique journey in this revealing, charming, and heartwarming memoir.
Includes firsthand stories of famous jazz greats and popular music icons including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Benny Goodman, Joe Pass, James Taylor, and Paul McCartneyReveals what it was like to grow up among great musicians and storytellers and shares the day-to-day experiences of a touring musician's lifeIncludes thirty-five terrific photographs that take you inside John Pizzarelli's life and music Part of the Wiley-Lincoln Center alliance
Absorbing, upbeat, funny, and down to earth, World on a String is an irresistible celebration of music and life that will appeal to John Pizzarelli's large and growing following.
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I much better me
I love this book for so many reasons. The goofiest one (and maybe the least accurate) is that I feel a real kinship with John. I always have. I’ve been listening to and learning from him for 25 years. John Pizzarelli has always been a hero to me. As I read the book, I realized the that he’s a much smarter and much, much more talented version of me. (He’s much better looking too.) What he cares about, how he handles various situations, where his allegiances lie—It’s in line with my stuff. He’s lived an amazing life-filled life (So few do so.), and he writes about it beautifully. His allusions and references are perfect, and his self-deprecating humor is effective and honest. I teared up a couple of times while reading, and I laughed a lot. As a local semi-pro jazz guitarist, I related to his gig stories, and as a human being with ears and a heart, I related to his love and commitment to the American Songbook.
I hope whoever reads this “review” will also read this book. I’m about to start it again, but first I’m going to practice some guitar. Maybe I can get a little better today. My smarter, more talented, better looking hero has inspired to be the best me I can be. He always has.