Stan Getz: Nobody Else But Me

The life and music of the man they called "The Sound" for his beautiful tenor sax tone.

Over 100 stunning photographs evoke the atmosphere of the Getz era, Getz's turbulent personal life and desire always to push his music into new territory make him a fascinating, enduring figure on the jazz landscape Stan Getz's mellifluous sound on the tenor saxophone made him a famous and much-loved performer. His musical career ranged from big bands and small combos to the Bossa Nova era and popular acclaim for "The Girl from Ipanema." He is still highly respected and widely listened to today, sustaining a level of popularity on par with the greatest artists of jazz.
The steadfast purity of Getz's music was often at odds with his unstable personal life. A drug arrest, car crash, and generally wild lifestyle belied the easy-listening appeal of his music. This biography offers a chronological study of Getz's recordings, performances, and musical experimentation. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated, it offers an insightful appreciation of Getz, his music, and his life.

CONTENIDO:

Introduction
1. Another time, another place
2. A tuxedo and a toothbrush
3. Kai's Krazy Kats
4. Four brothers
5. Long Island sound
6. Move
7. Everything happens to me
8. Ghost of a chance
The pictures
9. Fine and dandy
10. Focus
11. Girl from Ipanema
12. Who cares?
13. Sweet rain
14. Pure Getz
15. Voyage

Footnotes
Index
Acknowledgements