EKE BBB Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Two chapters from Mike Zirpolo's upcoming bio on Bunny Berigan ("Mr. Trumpet, Bunny Berigan") have been included in the latest issues of the IAJRC journal. Any idea on when will it be published? Thanks in advance, Agustín Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 There has already been a highly readable Bunny Berigan biography. The Robert Dupuis 'Bunny Berigan, Elusive Legend of Jazz' published in 1993. It looked like this when it came out and looks like this by now... I have not seen anything about the new book on this Bunny Berigan site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazztrain Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 No idea. Bozy White had been working for decades on a Bunny Berigan biodiscography. The document was supposedly nearing completion when he was murdered by a tenant in his home. I wonder about the status of White's research and document and whether Zirpolo had access to it. Anyone know? I let my IAJRC membership lapse a few years ago and hadn't seen the information about the forthcoming book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 This thread was posted when news of Bozy White's assassination was announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazztrain Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Thanks Brownie. I remembered the thread and was about to look for it. Still wondering about what happened to his manuscript. I remember hearing that some folks associated with the IAJRC may have had possession of it but hadn't heard anything about it for a few years. This thread was posted when news of Bozy White's assassination was announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 No idea. Bozy White had been working for decades on a Bunny Berigan biodiscography. The document was supposedly nearing completion when he was murdered by a tenant in his home. I wonder about the status of White's research and document and whether Zirpolo had access to it. Anyone know? I let my IAJRC membership lapse a few years ago and hadn't seen the information about the forthcoming book. You might ask your question here: http://www.bigband-era.com/ Check the forum under "Big Band Talk" (you will have to sign up, though). Mike Zirpolo used to be quite present on that forum though I do not know if this is still the case (I've never bothered to dig out my password or obtain a new one to re-access the forum ever since I changed my computer over a year ago as that forum had gone rather stale for my taste; no matter how much you like swing music you can take only so much undifferentiated nostalgia from those who witnessed that time yet - except for a few exceptions such as Mike Zirpolo - never cared to broaden their vision beyond their teen days). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) I'd forgotten about that terrible thing with Bozy, who was a nice man. Sick people. Edited March 11, 2010 by AllenLowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE BBB Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Scheduled publication date for Mike Zirpolo's Bunny Berigan bio is August 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bichos Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 the book is out now: look here: http://bunnyberiganmrtrumpet.com/index.html keep boppin´ marcel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE BBB Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Reviews (from Mr. Trumpet website): The following are excerpts of reviews of Mr. Trumpet: From the Big Band Library website, November, 2011, by Christopher Popa: "There have been intelligent articles, commentary, books, and record liner notes about Bunny Berigan in the past, but this new, panoramic biography by Michael P. Zirpolo...easily surpasses any previous efforts, and not simply because of its length. By seamlessly threading together so many facts, quotes, fragments, reasoned thoughts and opinions, it presents the fullest, truest picture of Berigan that can likely ever be." "By piecing together many bits of information, ...(Zirpolo) was able to come to a deep understanding of Berigan. Throughout the 550 pages and 25 chapters, (he) provides, in an interesting narrative, all the necessary facts, and gives the work a proper and thorough context--something that has often been lacking in other book-length writings about the big bands. While as knowledgeable a swing aficionado as they come, he retains the objectivity needed to write the definitive biography of Berigan, and tells his story with understanding, compassion, and respect." "(Zirpolo) recognized the scope of Berigan's talents, the importance of his artistic achievements, and his standing in the big band business way beyond the classic recording of 'I Can't Get Started.' Significantly, he explains or corrects many heretofore misunderstood events in Berigan's life... including how Berigan became an alcoholic, why his marriage was unsuccessful, the nature of his friendship with Tommy Dorsey, and his relationship with Music Corporation of America (MCA)." "From cover to cover, Zirpolo's book has raised the jazz scholarship bar, and deserves a spot on the bookshelf along such pioneering and esteemed writers as Walter C. Allen, Whitney Balliett, John Chilton, D. Russell Connor, Stanley Dance, Chip Deffaa, Charles Delauney, Leonard Feather, John Flower, Edward F. Polic, Brian Rust, Gunther Schuller, Chris Sheridan, George T. Simon (whom, by the way, Zirpolo takes issue with for Simon's sometimes less-than-enthusiastic reviews of Berigan's talents), Richard M. Sudhalter, and Leo Walker." "Big Band Library rating: supremely excellent." The entire review written by Christopher Popa can be seen at: bigbandlibrary.com Christopher Popa is a swing era expert and historian based in Chicago. From a review written by Berigan fan and expert, Alvin I. Apfelberg, of Las Vegas, Nevada: "I have just finished reading the biography of Bunny Berigan written by Michael P. Zirpolo. It is a masterwork of research and writing. Apart from the analysis of Berigan's life and his music, which is tremendous, 'Mr. Trumpet' is a chronicle of the swing era. The endnotes/footnotes in this book are remarkable because they really help the reader understand the context of Berigan's life. They alone would be worth the cost of the book. 'Mr. Trumpet' is a must-read for any person interested in fun in swingtime." Edited November 3, 2011 by EKE BBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE BBB Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Is this true? BookFinder Ebay Amazon Best price around $95 or €65? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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