This unusual biography of trumpeter Bunk Johnson brings to life a man, an era, and an area that made significant contributions to the history of American Jazz. Covering Bunk's musical and non-musical years from his birth in 1880 in New Orleans to his death in New Iberia, Louisiana, in 1949, the book provides an intimate look at his life and times - his years of traveling with bands and minstrels, and playing with groups in the small Louisiana towns outside of New Orleans through the twenties, and his rediscovery by jazz historians in the late thirties that led to new prominence and the recordings of the forties which captured his play for posterity. Here are the men and women with whom Buck played, the bands he worked for. The author has recaptured the past and an important part of jazz tradition that is often overlooked. The book is illustrated with rare an unusual photographs, and a complete discography gives detailed information on all of Bunk's recorded work. There are transcriptions of some Bunk Johnson solos, and brief biographies of fellow musicians and listings of personnel in many of the groups he played with.

Willie Geary "Bunk" Johnson: The New Iberia Years

Austin M. Sonnier

Crescendo Pub

Alkan

Arts & Photography

Smith,Ronald

Music

The Essence of Bruckner: An Essay Towards the Understanding of His Music

This is a revised and expanded edition of Robert Simpson's study, first published in 1967, of Bruckner's music. It includes additional material on the 3rd, 4th and 8th symphonies, whose original versions have only recently become available, and a new chapter on the String Quintet. Dr Simpson, himself a composer, is also the author of "Carl Nielsen, Symphonist" and the BBC music guide, "Beethoven Symphonies".

The essence of Bruckner: An essay towards the understanding of his music

Simpson, Robert Wilfred Levick

Every day, shocking new evidence presents itself about the many dangers of tobacco to human health and well being. Each year, over 400,000 smokers in the United States -- 4,000,000 worldwide – die of smoking-related illness. The smoking public is far too intelligent to ignore this sweeping indictment and seriously wants to quit, but has been at a loss to find an effective approach. In Think Yourself Smokeless, co-authors, Dr. Marvin H. Berenson and Roberta Edgar, demonstrate the powerful principles of mental imagery and how to use them to quit smoking- permanently and naturally. Included in the easy-to-follow three-part kit are a comprehensive book, a motivational journal and a guided imagery audiotape. Program participants will be amazed to discover how directly their thoughts affect their body, and how effectively they can alter their thoughts, including the desire to smoke. They will learn to empower their minds, control their behavior, and, ultimately, stop smoking forever. With motivation and a strong level of commitment in place before beginning to think themselves smokeless, smokers will uncover the facts of mind-body connection. They will learn how external factors influence thinking, and how to start thinking for themselves. Readers will discover how to replace old, self-defeating habits with new, life-affirming ones, which will carry them forward on the road to smokelessness. Creative imagery is the heart of the program, and even the most skeptical participant will be convinced of his ability to “see” in his mind’s eye whatever he chooses to see. After exploring the two basic types of imagery – positive and negative -- smokers will learn when and how to apply each as primary weapons against their smoking addiction. The comprehensive book gives specific exercises for frequent and regular use. A motivational journal offers affirmations to keep smokers committed and to encourage them to record their thoughts, experiences and insights. Understanding, acceptance and self-reflection are emphasized here. A meditation tape helps reinforce the principles of guided imagery. The goals of Think Yourself Smokeless are to offer smokers a natural effective way to quit, to increase their life span, and to greatly enhance their quality of life. Includes a 107 page guide book, 106 page instructional journal, and audio cassette.

Think Yourself Smokeless: Empower Your Mind, Control Your Behavior, Stop Smoking Forever

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Edgar, Roberta

Berenson, Marvin H.

Addiction & Recovery

Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

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