An bio-discography of saxophone virtuoso, arranger, and bandleader Frank Trumbauer (1901-1956). Based on his private papers, diaries, letters, and interviews, Trumbauer's remarks are
interspersed to give readers a continual sense that he is commenting on his life, work (with the likes of Paul Whiteman), and friendships (with Bing Crosby, Bix Beiderbecke, and Hoagy
Carmichael, among others). There's also a 275-page discography, a 123-page chronology and a 130-page song title index. With a 16-page glossy b&w photo insert. Annotation copyright Book
News, Inc. Portland, Or.
