Ben Sidran Boeken

Focusing on the significant role of immigrant Jews, the book explores their foundational contributions to the emergence of America's popular music industry. It delves into how their influence shaped the cultural landscape and the broader implications of this development in relation to the American Dream. Through a comprehensive historical narrative, it highlights the intersection of music, identity, and aspiration in American society.

The life and career of Tommy LiPuma highlight his significant impact on the music industry as a record producer. Collaborating with legendary artists such as Miles Davis, Barbra Streisand, and Willie Nelson, he has achieved remarkable success, resulting in 75 million records sold and five Grammy nominations. His contributions not only shaped the sound of contemporary music but also left a lasting legacy in the world of recording.

Featuring an extensive collection of 56 original compositions by Ben Sidran, this book includes sheet music, lyrics, and engaging stories behind each piece. Accompanied by images, it offers a comprehensive look at Sidran's musical journey, making it an invaluable resource for fans and musicians alike. The blend of personal anecdotes and artistic insights enriches the reader's experience, celebrating Sidran's contributions to music.

"As you read, light bulbs switch that's what was going when she recorded that; now I can see where he got that sound."-- LA Weekly43 Jazz ConversationsMiles Davis, Gil Evans, Dizzy Gillespie, Jon Hendricks, Max Roach, Betty Carter, Jackie McLean, Don Cherry, Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner, Archie Shepp, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Keith Jarrett, Wynton Marsalis, and Jack DeJohnette-these are just a few of the jazz musicians whose conversations with Ben Sidran are recorded in this volume. In stimulating, personal, and informative discussions, they not only reveal their personalities, but also detail aspects of the performance, technique, business, history, and emotions of jazz. Newly expanded with previously unpublished dialogues with David Murray, Dr. John, and Mose Allison, Talking Jazz is undoubtedly the best oral history of recent and contemporary jazz.