Bruce Lundvall: Playing By Ear

A new, Limited Edition Bruce Lundvall: Playing By Ear book directly from the author through ArtistShare.\nAuthor Dan Ouellette paints the portrait of one of the most notable figures in the record industry based on an exciting series of interviews with Bruce himself. Lundvall, a legend in his field, has seen, heard, and lived it all. Starting at an entry-level position at Columbia Records in 1960 and today serving as the creatively plugged-in chairman emeritus of Blue Note Records, Bruce has literally "played it by ear" - signing, nurturing, promoting, and in some cases discovering some of the top-tier musicians of our time, including Herbie Hancock, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Amos Lee, Wynton Marsalis, Bobby McFerrin, and many others. As a unique leader who does not fit the typical mold of a commercial-minded record exec, he's been the unsung hero of the popular music art form for more than fifty years, and he has left an indelible mark on the music industry. This authorized biography by veteran music journalist Dan Ouellette reveals Lundvall's vivid life and fascinating career.