Noting that the stories of few Milwaukee artists had thus far been told, Pinkham, a saxophonist from Milwaukee Conservatory of Music currently working at the Center for Leadership and Ethics at
Virginia Military Institute, presents profiles and interviews of 34 contemporary jazz musicians from Milwaukee in the format of music and life lessons. The entries describe life living and
playing in a small city, unique stories, starting out, influences and inspiration, performing, practicing, and lessons learned along the way about music and life. Musicians include Luis Diaz,
Dave Bayles, Mike Plog, Bill Martin, Brian Lynch, Adekola Adadapo, Paul Silbergleit, and Mike Standal. B&w photos are included. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
