3rd Book Signing organized

We’ll be hanging out at Bird & Beckett Books and Records on 12/5/14 during the Don Prell Seabop Jazz concert and introducing Volume 2 to B&B fans. Bird & Beckett is the only bookstore that stocks the two volumes – that’s because owner Eric Whittington is a truly independent bookseller, jazz supporter, all around nice… Continue reading 3rd Book Signing organized

Volume 2 is done!

I am happy to announce that Volume Two of Bay Area Jazz and Bluesicians is now published. After multiple proofreads and edits, last night I clicked the ‘approve’ button, created an animated preview graphic, updated the website, figured out discount pricing for the two book-signing events and drafted the email to send to the 251… Continue reading Volume 2 is done!

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Book Preview online

There’s now a gizmo on the website so you can see the table of contents, intro, back page and several of the artist pages. Enjoy! Looking forward to the first Book Release event tomorrow at the 7 Mile House.

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The book is out

So it’s been a busy week. Proofs arrived; a few corrections made; shipment of 50 books arrived; found a couple of teeny typos, but maybe that will make them more valuable like old postage stamps! First release party is set for Sunday at the 7 Mile House in Brisbane during their jazz jam. Looks like… Continue reading The book is out

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Almost there

Well, it looks like the book will be out by Thanksgiving. 113 of 117 photographs done and the last 4 scheduled for this weekend. It’s been the most fun project I’ve ever done – I’ve got to meet so so many new people (yeah, musicians are really people!). It wouldn’t have happened without my friend… Continue reading Almost there

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