Sign-In
Cart
Crossing Borders and Playing with Pioneers: My Life in Music: My Life In Music
Paperback
Biographies GeneralMusiciansJazz
Publisher Price: $19.99
Publisher: Wispercussion Theatre, Inc.
Published: Nov 10 2023
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Born with a beat in his soul and a drumstick in hand, Warren I. Smith's destiny with music was inevitable. His musical chops took him from the smoky jazz clubs of Chicago, through the intoxicating energy of New York's music scene, to global tours, sharing the spotlight with some of the most iconic musical acts of the past six decades. An exceptional blend of a classically trained musician and a relentless riff master, Warren shattered barriers with his thirst for innovation alongside his indomitable spirit.
But his journey was far from a solo act; it unfolded against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Era, where the rhythm of societal change harmonized with his personal revolution. In a time when Black musicians battled for recognition, he carved a path that would become a bridge between cultures and a beacon of resilience. His contributions to jazz, R&B, funk, pop, and rock and roll became a universal language, uniting hearts and transcending boundaries.
Beyond the melodies and the applause lies a story of unwavering passion, unyielding determination, and unbreakable friendships. Crossing Borders and Playing With Pioneers invites you to step into the electrifying journey of a jazz legend, a trailblazing percussionist, drummer, arranger, and composer who didn't just play the music-he became its heartbeat.
Also in
Jazz
3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool
Kaplan, James
Paperback
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood: Nina Simone, Langston Hughes, and the Birth of Black Power
Miller, W. Jason
Hardcover
Jazz, TX: A Love Letter to Live Music, Community, and the Little Club That Could
Watkins, Doc
Hardcover
Jazz: Best of the Apollo, Village Vanguard, and Riverside Sessions
Scheinin, Richard
Schapiro, Steve
Hardcover
R. Crumb's Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country: Portraits of the Pioneers Who Shaped American Music [With CD Audio]
Crumb, R.
Hardcover
The Jazz Barn: Music Inn, the Berkshires, and the Place of Jazz in American Life
Gennari, John
Hardcover
The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America
Tye, Larry
Paperback
How to Go Mad Without Losing Your Mind: Madness and Black Radical Creativity
Bruce, La Marr Jurelle
Paperback
Advanced Jazz-Fusion Guitar Techniques: Discover the Art of Modern Jazz-Fusion Soloing using Lines, Phrasing and Harmonic Concepts
Meader, Josh
Pettingale, Tim
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America
Tye, Larry
Hardcover
Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music
Watson, Philip
Hardcover
Leave It for the Children: A Visual History of the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra
Lamontagne, Samuel
Kae, Darol Olu
Hardcover
After The Final Curtain Call: The Road Was Long And Hard, But I Finally Made It Home
Hicks, Alan
Hardcover
Triad Soloing For Modern Guitar: Master Triad Shapes, Creative Patterns & Triad Pairs for Articulate, Melodic Guitar Soloing
Noy, Oz
Pettingale, Tim
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
The Majesty of Chicago Jazz: Twenty-Five Visionaries Who Define the City's Sound
Reich, Howard
Hardcover
The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in the 1,001 Best Albums
Cook, Richard
Morton, Brian
Paperback
Whistle Stop: Kenny Dorham, Jazz, and the Journey of a Texas Family
Pallitto, Robert M.
Melendez, John A.
Paperback
Guitar: Guitar Music Book For Beginners, Guide How To Play Guitar Within 24 Hours
Mahalo, Tom
Paperback
Playing Solo Jazz Piano: A New Approach for Creative Pianists (2nd Edition)
Siskind, Jeremy
Paperback
Christmas with Nat King Cole: A Legacy of Merry Music and Holiday Memories
Nat King Cole Estate
McGevna, Allison
Hardcover
Beginner Gypsy Jazz Guitar: Master the Essential Skills of Gypsy Jazz Guitar Rhythm & Soloing
Nolan, Robin
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
100 Modern Jazz Licks For Piano: Learn 100 Modern Jazz Piano Licks In The Style of 10 Legendary Players
Hayward, Nathan
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
Melodic Jazz Guitar Chord Phrasing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Advanced Jazz Guitar Chord Phrases from Melodic Lines
Whitfield, Mark
Paperback
Have Horn, Will Travel: The Life and Music of Herman "Junior" Cook Volume 21
Nero, Courtney M.
Hardcover
Living Space: John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Free Jazz, from Analog to Digital
Veal, Michael E.
Paperback
Guitar: Guitar Lessons For Beginners, Simple Guide Through Easy Techniques, How T
Mahalo, Tom
Paperback
Hating Jazz: A History of Its Disparagement, Mockery, and Other Forms of Abuse
Berish, Andrew S.
Paperback
Jazz Soloing Basics for Guitar: A step-by-step method for learning jazz phrasing with chromaticism and swing-feel lines
Tagliarino, Barrett
Paperback
Gypsy Jazz Guitar Soloing Etudes - Volume Two: Learn Guitar Soloing Strategies & Techniques For 6 Essential Gypsy Jazz Standards
Alexander, Joseph
Harris, Remi
Pettingale, Tim
Paperback
101 Walking Jazz Bass Lines: Learn to Build & Play Walking Basslines on Every Essential Jazz Chord Sequence
Cox, Johnny
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
100 Gypsy Jazz Guitar Licks: Learn Gypsy Jazz Guitar Soloing Technique with 100 Authentic Licks
Harris, Remi
Pettingale, Tim
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
Martin Taylor: A Step-by-Step Pathway to Turn Traditional Blues Playing Into Sophisticated Jazz Guitar
Pettingale, Tim
Taylor, Martin
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
Gypsy Jazz Guitar Soloing Etudes - Volume One: Learn Guitar Soloing Strategies & Techniques For 8 Essential Gypsy Jazz Standards
Alexander, Joseph
Harris, Remi
Paperback
Black Music, White Business: Illuminating the History and Political Economy of Jazz
Kofsky, Frank
Paperback
Keys That Fit: How a Common-Sense Innovation Is Transforming the Musical Lives of Pianists Around The World
Tessler, Michael
Paperback
Miles & Me: Miles Davis, the Man, the Musician, and His Friendship with the Journalist and Poet Quincy Troupe
Troupe, Quincy
Paperback
Jazz Religion, the Second Line, and Black New Orleans, New Edition: After Hurricane Katrina
Turner, Richard Brent
Paperback
John Patitucci Walking Bass: How to Play Walking Basslines On Any Chord Sequence - For Upright & Electric Bass
Alexander, Joseph
Patitucci, John
Pettingale, Tim
Paperback
The Baroness: The Baroness: The Search for Nica, the Rebellious Rothschild and Jazz's Secret Muse
Rothschild, Hannah
Paperback
Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances: A Life in Mod - From the Revival to Acid Jazz
Piller, Eddie
Paperback