doubleM Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 I love his playing, but I have precious few of his recordings as a leader. Hoping someone out there has read it, and can offer a suggestion.??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBop Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 If there are 'classics' in jazz autobiography, I suppose Hawes' is one of the tops (along with Art Pepper and a few others). It's real-er than life in many parts, but an indispensible perspective on people like Hawes (era, genre, location, etc.) Out of print for many years, it's a nice one to have back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 Yep. Classic. And not for the naive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 Pretty hip book. Pretty straight shooting, and the stuff between the lines is deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mule Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 One of the best. Some prett great writing, too. Hawes' "voice" really comes through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailman Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 Hamp's autobiography "Raise Up Off Me" is simply the best jazz autobiography you can read. Only Art Pepper's "Straight Life" comes close. A great book by a great pianist B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleM Posted May 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2003 It will be my next purchase. Thanks, all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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