{"product_id":"sittin-in-with-chris-griffin-a-reminiscence-of-radio-and-recordings-golden-years-studies-in-jazz-46-9780810850019","title":"Sittin in with Chris Griffin A Reminiscence of","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffers a fresh view of a part of the twentieth century known by popular music enthusiasts as the \"Age of Swing\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...I'm delighted that one of the unsung heroes of the Swing Era is not forgotten... * The Jazz Rag *\u003cbr\u003eThis small book offers Griffin's affectionate tales of Goodman, Gleason, Charlie Barnet, Frank Sinatra and others. He comes across as a modest, witty raconteur and any new first-hand testimony about those long-gone days when, for a moment, jazz was American popular music, is worth having. * All About Jazz, March 2007 *\u003cbr\u003eThis biography of trumpet player Chris Griffin collects his reminiscences of playing with the Benny Goodman band and the Ed Sullivan Show band and working with Charlie Barnet, Ziggy Elman, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Dinah Shore, and Tony Martin. Black and white photographs and a discography are provided. * Reference and Research Book News *\u003cbr\u003eAbout a year ago Warren told me of his new and exciting project, the story of big band trumpeter Chris Griffin. I was so excited about the news as Mr. Griffin was a true giant of the golden age of the swing era, yet never really made the 'name status' of other trumpet stars that in many respects learned from Griffin, Ziggy Elman and Harry James included. Jazz fans every where rejoice in the idea that those who should be given their dues do in fact gain some of that in historical documentation such as Warren's book, released recordings or newly found concert performances. The fact that someone such as Warren was finally putting into print the story of Chris Griffin caused many to smile. And then there is the chance that people who never knew of his great sound could finally learn of it and in doing so keep it alive. This is perhaps why I write this review, because to me this book now serves as a tribute. On February 27, 2005 Murray Davison passed away, the same week his old army buddy Warren Vaché passed. A few months later on June 18, 2005 Chris Griffin joined the two in a jazz reunion in the sky. This book therefore, is meaningful in several ways to those who knew the men behind this great story. -- Dan Del Fiorentino, NAMM, THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 1 Editor's Foreword Part 2 Prelude Part 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Binghamton Chapter 5 White Plains Chapter 6 Emmett Donahue Chapter 7 Johnny Caper Chapter 8 Scott Fisher Chapter 9 Charlie Barnet Chapter 10 Bouf Turner Chapter 11 Joe Haymes Chapter 12 Helen O'Brien Chapter 13 Bar Harbor Chapter 14 CBS Chapter 15 John Hammond Chapter 16 Ziggy Elman Chapter 17 Benny Goodman Chapter 18 Mrs. Stegmaier Chapter 19 Andy Ferretti Chapter 20 Fritz Kreisler Chapter 21 Frank Sinatra Chapter 22 Manny Weinstock Chapter 23 Ray Bloch Chapter 24 Mel Tormé Chapter 25 Dinah Shore Chapter 26 Benny Baker Chapter 27 Johnny Pepper Chapter 28 Jackie Gleason Chapter 29 Easter Call Chapter 30 Charles Martin Drama Chapter 31 Tony Martin Chapter 32 Milton Berle Chapter 33 Kate Smith Chapter 34 Peter Van Steeden Chapter 35 Paul and Irene Griffin Part 36 Discography Part 37 About the Author","brand":"Scarecrow Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527816782167,"sku":"9780810850019","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780810850019.jpg?v=1731869354","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sittin-in-with-chris-griffin-a-reminiscence-of-radio-and-recordings-golden-years-studies-in-jazz-46-9780810850019","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}