Life in Flat: The Autobiography of Phil Woods

Phil Woods was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. His alto saxophone playing was characterized by its warmth, lyricism, and technical virtuosity. He was a member of some of the most important jazz groups of the era, including the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band, the Quincy Jones Big Band, and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. He also led his own groups, including the Phil Woods Quartet and the Phil Woods Quintet.

Life in E Flat – The Autobiography of Phil Woods

by Phil Woods

4.6 out of 5

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Woods' autobiography, Life in Flat, is a fascinating and inspiring read for any fan of jazz or music in general. In the book, Woods tells the story of his life and career, from his early days growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts, to his years as a professional musician. He writes about his experiences playing with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, and Miles Davis. He also discusses his struggles with drug addiction and his eventual recovery.

Life in Flat is a candid and revealing portrait of one of the most important jazz musicians of all time. Woods' writing is honest, funny, and insightful. He pulls no punches in describing his own experiences, but he also shows a great deal of compassion for others. Life in Flat is a must-read for any fan of jazz or music in general.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Early Years
• Chapter 2: The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band
• Chapter 3: The Quincy Jones Big Band
• Chapter 4: The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra
• Chapter 5: The Phil Woods Quartet
• Chapter 6: The Phil Woods Quintet
• Chapter 7: Drug Addiction and Recovery
• Chapter 8: Later Years

Reviews

"Life in Flat is a fascinating and inspiring read for any fan of jazz or music in general. Phil Woods was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century, and his autobiography is a candid and revealing portrait of his life and career."—JazzTimes

"Woods' writing is honest, funny, and insightful. He pulls no punches in describing his own experiences, but he also shows a great deal of compassion for others. Life in Flat is a must-read for any fan of jazz or music in general."—All About Jazz

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Life in E Flat – The Autobiography of Phil Woods

by Phil Woods

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8769 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	337 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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