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Book SynopsisVividly describes the life of jazz musician Johnny Blowers and the atmosphere of America during the time when the big band sound reigned supreme. Includes photos and a discography.
Trade Review...gives an excellent insight into making a living at music...a very good book and I recommend it. * Jersey Jazz *
...a seamless account of one highly regarded musician's multi-faceted career. * JazzTimes Magazine *
Veteran jazz man/author Warren Vaché's new book once again makes it possible to return to the days (and nights) when big bands were here, with a look at the inner workings of the business that could only be understood and written about by someone who was part of it. This is more than the biography of a drummer — it's the life story of a remarkable man and a narrative that well depicts the fascinating era of network radio, classic jazz, and the big bands, from the viewpoint of a man who loved it. * Joslin's Jazz Journal *
...very interesting and enjoyable reading. Vache did an excellent job of combining his writing skills and experiences as a musician to make a story of a dedicated and hard working professional easy reading. -- Murray Davison
...a rare insight into the swing era and the subsequent decline of the big bands... * Jazz Journal International *
...an interesting and very enjoyable read...it's easy to imagine you're along with him. Strongly recommended. * Big Bands International *
...[a] marvelous book, a "page-turner" if there ever was one...Every chapter is loaded with the inside stuff...immediate, touching and real... * The Mississippi Rag *
This is one of the greatest books ever written about the big-band era. -- Mel Tormé
