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Genre/Form: | Electronic books Biographies Biography |
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Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Chamberlain, Safford, 1926- Unsung cat. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press ; [S.l.] : Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 2005 |
Named Person: | Warne Marsh; Warne Marsh |
Material Type: | Biography, Document, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Safford Chamberlain |
ISBN: | 1461656427 9781461656425 1283617811 9781283617819 |
OCLC Number: | 823867426 |
Description: | 1 online resource. |
Contents: | Foreword / Gary Foster -- Foreword / Lewis Porter -- Private Marsh -- Tristano, guru extraordinaire -- Analysis of Warne Marsh's solo on "Marshmallow" ("Cherokee"), recorded June 28, 1949, Lee Konitz Quintet, New Jazz 807/Prestige 7004 / by Safford Chamberlain -- Hello Prez, goodbye Lennie -- Analysis of Warne Marsh's solo on "Broadway" recorded Dec. 21, 1956, Free Wheeling, Vanguard VRS 8515 / by Safford Chamberlain -- Analysis of Warne Marsh's solo on "I remember you," recorded Dec. 19, 1959, Warne Marsh : release record, send tape, Wave (E) LP-6 / by Rob Lockart -- Analysis of Warne Marsh solo on "Of love and things" ("Body and soul") recorded with the Kenny Drew Trio, April 21, 1980, Ornithology (Venus (J) TKCZ 79037) / by Safford Chamberlain -- Analysis of Warne Marsh's solo on "Black Jack" ("Blue Lou," aka "Casino"), recorded Oct. 24, 1956, A modern jazz gallery, Kapp KXL5001 / by Ted Brown -- "Body and soul" solo w/Joe Albany -- Analysis of Warne Marsh solo on "Body and soul," double-time section, recorded Fall 1957, Joe Albany : the right combination, Riverside RLP 12270 / by Ron Hoopes -- Analysis of Warne Marsh solo on "It could happen to you," recorded April 18-19, 1980, The Mitchell-Marsh Big Two : Hot House, Storyville LP-4092 / by Gary Foster -- List of persons interviewed -- Warne Marsh's recorded legacy. |
Series Title: | Studies in jazz, no. 37. |
Responsibility: | Safford Chamberlain. |
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Reviews
Publisher Synopsis
Unsung Cat is not only a many-faceted, novelistic biography by a noted jazz journalist and one of Marsh's former sax students, but a heartbreaking mystery that tortures readers with questions as deeply as it satisfies with narrative richness. Who was this jazz cipher, and how did so many of us miss his musical genius?...The publisher has put together a companion CD released by Storyville Records and a book and Cd set for $68.50. That should serve as a good introduction to Marsh's work. * Jazzsteps * ..highly-detailed biography...an interesting story... * Rapport * ...painstakingly researched and gracefully written...A fine volume... * CHOICE * ...with Chamberlain's discerning comments on the music, the interested reader will easily be able to follow Marsh's musical development...the discography is invaluable for a player like Marsh... * The IAJRC Journal * ...remarkable job of cutting through the myth of Warne Marsh and taking a serious, analytical look at his life and his music...Chamberlain's book is one of the finest examples of jazz biography, and worthy of Marsh's legacy in every way. * All Music Guide To Jazz * Safford Chamberlain...has just given a big boost to Marsh's stock. An Unsung Cat: The Life and Music of Warne Marsh ... is a thorough and objective study of a man Chamberlain calls 'a flawed genius.' Chamberlain's book is important in many respects. Aside from its value as a biography, he provides an informative discography of Marsh's recorded work. An accompanying section of transcribed Marsh solos will prove invaluable to musicians. In addition, Chamberlain has compiled a companion CD of important Marsh recordings. * Pasadena Weekly * Warne Marsh left a legacy of fine recordings which are thoroughly analyzed by Chamberlain in his compelling and insightful journey into one jazz musician's existence. Safford Chamberlain has compiled a brilliant biography of a very complicated man...This is savvy writing from a man who is in tune with jazz by virtue of being a musician, scholar and a relentless searcher for truth and accuracy. This is the best and most legitimate bio that I have read in years.... * Jazzreview.com * Chamberlain studies jazz saxophone for awhile with Marsh (1927-87), but eventually gave it up in favor of his day job teaching literature and writing about jazz. Still the experience inspired him to produce a biography of his teacher. Aside from some exuberant fans, he says, Marsh was considered a very good second-level tenor saxophonist during his career, but attributes his lack of recognition primarily to an outsider temperament that led him to mismanage his own affairs and contribute to his own obscurity. * Reference and Research Book News * ...a detailed picture of this fascinating musician. * European Free Improvisation Bibliography * Read more...

