Bowie's Piano Man: The Life Of Mike Garson Paperback English by Clifford Slapper - 1-May-18
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| Publisher | Backbeat |
| ISBN 13 | 9781617136931 |
| ISBN 10 | 161713693X |
| Book Subtitle | The Life Of Mike Garson |
| Book Description | Pianist Mike Garson was David Bowie's most frequent musician on record and onstage throughout Bowie's life. They played over a thousand shows together between 1972 and 2004 and Garson is featured on over 20 of Bowie's albums. ÊBowie's Piano ManÊ is the first-ever biography of Mike Garson written by Clifford Slapper a fellow pianist who also played for Bowie working closely with him on his last-ever television appearance. The book explores the special relationship between Garson and Bowie beginning with the extraordinary story of how Garson went overnight from playing in tiny jazz clubs to touring the world on arena rock tours with Bowie after one short phone call and audition.ÞA noted master of jazz classical and other genres Garson has composed thousands of original works and has taught countless students acting as mentor to many. ÊBowie's Piano ManÊ explores his roots and childhood in Brooklyn his ongoing strong presence in the jazz world and his collaborations with a huge range of other artists in addition to Bowie. Touring and recording with the Smashing Pumpkins and Nine Inch Nails are given in-depth attention as is his approach to teaching and creating music. Explored in detail in particular is his commitment to improvisation as a form of composition a manifestation of his more general dedication to living in the moment and always moving forward ä a trait he shared with Bowie. |
| Editorial Review | I've been a massive fan of Mike Garson for years and years. I can't believe that this is the first book ever written about him. It's so good to be able to find out answers to questions I've pondered for ages. I think it also helps that it was written by another amazing piano player, Clifford Slapper. I think it brings a unique angle to the book. Loved it to death. It's fantastic. --Glenn Gregory (Heaven 17) |
| About the Author | Clifford Slapper is also a pianist and played the piano for David Bowie's appearance on Ricky Gervais' award winning TV comedy Extras. He has also played for Boy George, Suggs, Lisa Stansfield, Jarvis Cocker, Angie Brown, Stereo MCs and Gary Kemp amongst many others. With Billie Ray Martin he created a ground-breaking series of live and partially improvised film-scores in London and Berlin for Polanski's Repulsion, and he has been writing for many other artists. He features on recent releases by Marc Almond and Holly Johnson, and played the piano as Dudley Moore in a BBC recreation of the sketches of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, presented by Jonathan Ross. Aside from magazine articles, this book is his first published work. He is available for readings, signings etc. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Clifford Slapper |
| Publication Date | 1-May-18 |
| Number of Pages | 304 |
Bowie's Piano Man: The Life Of Mike Garson Paperback English by Clifford Slapper - 1-May-18
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