Wisconsin Riffs: Jazz Profiles from the Heartland
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An extensive upbeat compilation of Wisconsins jazz musicians Although New York City Los Angeles and Chicago are often considered the epicenters of American jazz this extensive upbeat compilation of jazz musician biographies details Wisconsins rich association the genre since its the inception of the genre in the early 1900s. Iconic musicians Bunny Berigan Woody Herman Les Paul and Al Jarreau all hailed from Wisconsin as have many other influential players composers and teachers. Wisconsin Riffs features these musicians side-by-sidefrom the world-renowned to obscure regional artiststo portray a comprehensive history of jazz in Wisconsin. Through meticulous research and more than a hundred interviews author Kurt Dietrich has assembled a group of musicians who represent a wide range of backgrounds ages stylistic schools and experiencesfrom leaders of swing-era big bands to legendary Wisconsin Conservatory instructors to todays up-and-coming practitioners of contemporary jazz and jazz rock. For aspiring musicians jazz enthusiasts and fans of Wisconsin culture alike Wisconsin Riffs presents a compelling complex and multi-layered concoctionjust like jazz itself.
