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Personal anecdotes and memories from many of Seattle's most beloved musicians

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Song of the Duwamish

2. Gaslight Serenade

3. Music on the Make

4. Musician's Dream

5. Easing Depression

6. Wartime Whoopie

7. Dizzy Decade

8. Groovin' High

9. Carrying the Torch

Afterword

Notes

Bibliography

Index

About the Author

Kurt E. Armbruster is a Seattle native, historian, professional bassist, and singer-songwriter. He has played music of many genres and has written numerous historical articles and three books, including Orphan Road. He lives in Seattle with his wife, Cedar, and is a proud card-carrying member of the Musicians' Union of Seattle Local 76-493.

Reviews

"It's amazing how much musical history Kurt E. Armbruster has uncovered and packed into his book...It's all here, and it's juicy stuff." Michael Upchurch, The Seattle Times "Armbruster's book is packed with information on everything from the earliest pianos through the gold rush and Tin Pan Alley eras up through big band sounds and folk music. All bases are covered: jazz, classical and opera, and Armbruster shows equal enthusiasm for everything he hears. He did a great job tracking down musicians from bygone days and gathering photos, including the smashing one of Guitar Shorty and his band on the cover." Jeff Baker, The Oregonian The Oregonian