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Synopsis
To honor their uncle, Charles Mingus, Jr., two nieces of the legendary jazz figure have compiled a unique collection of art and prose, Art and Soul of Jazz: A tribute to Charles Mingus, Jr., The author and artist are the daughters of Mingus's oldest sister, the late Vivian Mingus Myles. The book contains 91 biographical profiles and original portraits--paintings and drawings--of important jazz artists. The profiles, written by Alicia Schooler-Hugg, a writer, educator and registered nurse, are concise, chronologically sequenced, and reflect the featured artist's connection to Mingus and the evolution of jazz. Each original portrait--paintings and drawings--by Carol Bowie, a well-known Central California Coast artist, was completed while Bowie listened to and drew inspiration from the featured musician. In his foreword, Clint Eastwood states the book is destined to become a staple in the collection of serious jazz enthusiasts. The Mingus sisters, Vivian and Grace Mingus Washington, have contributed rare insights into the Mingus persona, as has living jazz legend Buddy Collette, Mingus's childhood mentor and lifelong friend. Saxophonist Charles McPherson, whose 12-year tenure with Mingus was exceeded only by that of drummer Dannie Richmond, has also endorsed the book and provided an insightful memoir of his time with Mingus. McPherson was the featured alto saxophonist on the soundtrack of Eastwood's 1988 biographic movie, Bird.
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Alicia Schooler-Hugg lives in Northern California. The former Op-Ed columnist freelances for national and local publications and is a healthcare consultant and certified national educator. She has taught university level communications and leadership courses, co-hosted a local TV news broadcast and received several journalism-based awards. Schooler-Hugg compiled the narrative and prose for Art and Soul of jazz and comments: This has been a great journey and learning experience. I hope the reader will feel some of the joy and excitement we felt in completing this tribute in memory of Uncle Charles. Carol Bowie is an ward-winning artist who lives in Santa Cruz County with her son Aaron. A highly prolific producer of art, the multimedia artist uses oil, acrylics, printmaking and mixed media to produce powerful creations. Her work is collected locally, nationally and internationally. Says Bowie: My involvement in the Art and Soul of Jazz project has been a tremendous joy, further expanding me artistically, emotionally and psychologically. I feel privileged and honored to have this opportunity to absorb these musicians and reproduce their essences through my paintings and drawings.
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- PublisherThe Golden Thread
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0979341302
- ISBN 13 9780979341304
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- Number of pages235
- EditorAlicia Schooler-Hugg
- IllustratorCarol Bowie
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ART AND SOUL OF JAZZ: A tribute to Charles Mingus, Jr.
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The Golden Thread, Watsonville, CA, 2006
ISBN 10: 0979341302
ISBN 13: 9780979341304
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Seller: All Booked Up, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Carol Bowie (illustrator). 1st Edition. This production by Schooler-Hugg & Bowie (Nieces) is absolutely gorgeous. (See Photos) This item is number 1 of 100 signed by both ladies. A Certificate of Authenticity is included which states the number is written on the Author & Illustrator signed flyleaf. It is number 54 of 100. Foreward by Clint Eastwood (actor, composer & pianist) states this item should "become a staple in the collection of serious jazz enthusiasts." Additional info and/or photos is available. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 44938
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