Blowing My Own Trumpet

Name: Blowing My Own Trumpet
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

James Morrison

2006年1月 · Allen & Unwin

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As well as being one of Australia's best-known and best-loved musicians, jazz virtuoso James Morrison is a great storyteller, as this rollicking memoir shows. His adventures will delight, surprise and amuse you. They include getting feedback on his haircut from Ray Charles (think about it...), living on a derelict sailboat in freezing New York in justified hopes of making it big there, sneaking over the wall of Government House with his girlfriend, who turns out to be the Governor's daughter, and much, much more.

James has packed about three lifetimes' worth into his 43 years and this book is an action-packed and entertaining ride through the highlights.

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James Morrison's musical talent was obvious early. He was just 16 when he firstplayed the world-famous Monterey Jazz Festival in the US. James is a multi- instrumentalist, playing the trumpet, trombone, euphonium, flugelhorn, alto sax and piano. He has played with and been acclaimed by all-time greats including Dizzy Gillespie, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, B.B. King and WyntonMarsalis. He has recorded with the London SymphonyOrchestra and played by invitation for the Queen and US presidents. In 1997, James was awarded the Order of Australia for his service to the arts. An avid car enthusiast, sailor and pilot, he lives in Sydney with his formerMiss Australia wife Judi (nee Green) and their three sons.