Book description
For the first time, he offers an in-depth look at how he came to understand his adoption, survive sexual abuse, and overcome heroin addiction. The book creates a vibrantly-written portrait of the jazz world in New York in the late 1980s and early 1990s, showing how a generation of musicians met and sparked off one another to take the music in new directions. The atmosphere of the clubs, the creative scene in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and Brad's early experiences of touring are brilliantly brought to life. The formation of the "Mood Swing" quartet with Joshua Redman is described, as is the growth of Brad's own groups, leading to his acclaimed Art of the Trio series of recordings with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy. The trio's later life with Jeff Ballard joining in place of Rossy; Brad's solo ventures; and his explorations of other areas of music, are also covered. There is no holding back when it comes to Brad's period of heroin addiction - his painful personal decline and ultimate redemption make for compelling and often distressing reading. Yet throughout the book, his own reading and listening are a constant frame of reference and often inspiration, from the works of James Joyce and Thomas Mann to the sounds of Prog rock and Bob Dylan, not to mention critics from Harold Bloom to Terry Eagleton. The book can be read as a bildungsroman, but this coming-of-age is no novel, it is vividly lived personal experience.
Switch
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Gov Skull
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Wheels
ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
Spunky Comet
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Pepper
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Gold Dahlia
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HedgeH0g2
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Sherm
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Truth
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Chocolate Thunder
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Moon Radar
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42nd Street
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Miss Nova
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CodeExia
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Scare Stone
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. π Turning road trips into unforgettable adventures β audiobooks keep me entertained on the journey! ππ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings.
Screwtape
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Jungle King
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey.
LuminaLore
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it!
ForumFlare
ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length β I'm in! My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thank you, ListenBook! Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience