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dershem Heavyweight Member
Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 1885 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:45 am Post subject: Clark Terry |
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I just got a copy of Clark's autobiography (Mic's signed copy - his widow sent it), and was wondering if any of you had read it. It's on my 'to read' stack ... but that stack is about 3 feet high.
Any reviews? _________________ BKA! Mic Gillette was my mentor and friend.
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Turkle Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 2450 Location: New York City
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:21 am Post subject: Re: Clark Terry |
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dershem wrote: | I just got a copy of Clark's autobiography (Mic's signed copy - his widow sent it), and was wondering if any of you had read it. It's on my 'to read' stack ... but that stack is about 3 feet high.
Any reviews? |
I loved it, although I personally felt it could have used some better editing. That's no fault of the writer! (Those of us that have written professionally know how important a great editor is for the final product...) But it's a great ride from a relentlessly positive guy and inspiring musician.
One thing that really stuck with me - aside from his wonderful personality, which really comes through in the pages - was his description of the music scene in NYC with all the commercial work of the time. It's really something.
I didn't think it was a classic on the level of "To Be Or Not To Bop" or "Miles" or any of the books by Louis, but as a trumpet player and CT fan I think there's a whole lot to love in there!
I mean, come on, it's CT - it has to be great! _________________ Yamaha 8310Z trumpet
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vwag Veteran Member
Joined: 17 Jul 2016 Posts: 180 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Read it, and really enjoyed it. The man was committed and came from nothing, great motivation. I like that the writing is very informal, very much in his voice. |
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Shifty Veteran Member
Joined: 23 Feb 2013 Posts: 248 Location: Phoenix AZ
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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vwag wrote: | Read it, and really enjoyed it. The man was committed and came from nothing, great motivation. I like that the writing is very informal, very much in his voice. |
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