Song On My Lips

Song On My Lips

Jazz Greats were My Mentors

Stephen T. Botek

Set in the big-band era, this unforgettable coming-of-age story centres upon its author’s musical journey through life. Growing up in the small coal-mining town of Lansford, Pennsylvania in the shadow of the Dorseys, Stephen Botek decides to follow his musical mentors, Buddy DeFranco and Joe Allard, to a future in jazz. He takes us backstage and into the homes and studios of jazz greats, as well as many of the unique venues of the time.

ISBN: 9781894694568
384 Pages
CDN/USD $29.95

Stephen grew up in a musical family and trained as a jazz musician from a young age. Following his career as a clarinetist and chorus member in the US Air Force Band, he entered Columbia University to major in psychology and pre-med. He became a medical doctor and eventually a psychiatrist. At home and abroad, he has enjoyed playing both the clarinet and the saxophone, rubbing shoulders and sharing the stage with many extraordinary musicians. He lives in New York City.

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Stephen grew up in a musical family and trained as a jazz musician from a young age. Following his career as a clarinetist and chorus member in the US Air Force Band, he entered Columbia University to major in psychology and pre-med. He became a medical doctor and eventually a psychiatrist. At home and abroad, he has enjoyed playing both the clarinet and the saxophone, rubbing shoulders and sharing the stage with many extraordinary musicians. He lives in New York City.