Song on My Lips (Paperback)

Stephen T. Botek

ISBN 10: 1894694562 / ISBN 13: 9781894694568

Published by Granville Island Publishing, Vancouver, 2009

About this Item

Paperback. Stephen Botek apprenticed at the side of some of the greats of the jazz era, learning not only about music, but about life. Growing up in small-town Pennsylvania in the shadow of the Dorseys, Botek decides to follow his muse to a future in jazz. He gets mentored by clarinet great Buddy DeFranco and saxophone legend Joe Allard, meets up with greats such as Artie Shaw and Dizzy Gillespie along the way, and follows in Glenn Miller's footsteps with the Army Air Force Band. A primer on the jazz era, as well as an account of the benefits of apprenticeship, SONG ON MY LIPS not only recounts stories of the greats but takes us backstage, to their studios, and to many of the unique venues of the time. Jazz aficionados and new musicians alike will learn much about the music from this unique life story. Recounts stories of the greats in jazz and takes readers to their studios, and to many of the venues of the time. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Song on My Lips (Paperback)
• Publisher: Granville Island Publishing, Vancouver
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1894694562
• ISBN 13: 9781894694568
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Set in the big-band era, this unforgettable coming-of-age story centres upon its authors musical journey through life. Growing up in the small coalmining town of Lansford, Pennsylvania in the shadow of the Dorseys, Stephen Botek decides to follow his musical mentors, Buddy DeFranco and Joe Allard, to a future in jazz. He takes us backstage and into the homes and studios of jazz greats, as well as many of the unique venues of the time.

About the Author

Stephen grew up in a musical family and trained as a jazz musician from a young age. Following his career as a clarinetist and chorus member in the US Air Force Band, he entered Columbia University to major in psychology and pre-med. He became a medical doctor and eventually a psychiatrist. At home and abroad, he has enjoyed playing both the clarinet and the saxophone, rubbing shoulders and sharing the stage with many extraordinary musicians. He lives in New York City.