Jazz in the Bittersweet Blues
by Wynton Marsalis, Carl Vigeland
Book Summary Information
Author: Carl Vigeland, Wynton MarsalisEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-07
ISBN: 0306811278
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Book Reviews of Jazz in the Bittersweet Blues
Book Review: An Insightful Look at the Improvisational Process
Summary: 5 Stars
Jazz, America's music, is an improvisational art. In Bittersweet Blues Marsalis and Vigeland do a lot do educate the reader just how this works. Not just on the bandstand but also on the road and in the life of jazz' leading spokesman. The book helps you see how musicians must comminucate, must hold each other with respect, must listen with an ear for creativity and must withhold judgement.The book alternates between Vigeland's discussion of the events in life of Marsalis' Septet and Wynton's discussions of what it means to be a jazz musician. This interplay is what gives the book it's beautiful tone and variety. In a sense, you see the two authors improvising around each other's styles. What amazed me the most was the pace of Marsalis' life and the breadth of his associations. I enjoyed learning more about the creative process behind some of my favorite music as well.
I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in road stories, jazz or how artists create the ir art.
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