An Unsung Cat: The Life and Music of Warne MarshAn exploration of the life and music of saxophone player Warne Marsh, a man of whom Branford Marsalis once said, Oh man, he was really an unsung cat. Safford Chamberlain follows the artist from his start in groups like the Hollywood Canteen Kids and The Teen-Agers, to his studies under Lennie Tristano, to the achievement of what Down Beat magazine called some of the finest tenor playing of modern times. Through interviews with the Marsh family and friends, Chamberlain offers an inside view of Marsh's private life, including his drug abuse and rumoured racism. Detailed analysis of outstanding performances complements the personal story. |
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