The Soul of Jazz: Stories and Inspiration from Those Who Followed the Song in Their Souls

The twenty-two jazz musicians featured in The Soul of Jazz all had a dream to make a living doing what they love to do - playing music." The Soul of Jazz tells each artist’s story from the very beginning - in his or her own voice. The Soul of Jazz goes beyond the music to focus on the musicians themselves. It is not just about what they play, but also about who they are. Not just about what they've accomplished, but also about how they have accomplished it. These world renowned jazz artists give praise to those who have come before them as well as pass on wisdom to those who are yet to follow. Their journeys are unique; their stories are their own. Yet what they all share is they were willing to listen to the music in their hearts and to follow the song in their souls. None of them got to be where they are without help from those who had done it before them. The Soul of Jazz gives them all a platform where they could thank those who have taught them, inspired them, and helped make their dreams possible. The best way to honor the past is to commit to the future, and the greatest way to pay back a gift is to pass it forward. Therefore, half the proceeds from the book are being donated to VH1 Save the Music Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reestablishing an instrumental music education program in American schools. For more information about the foundation, visit www.vh1savethemusic.com.