The creator of the unforgettable 'Girl from Ipanema' tenor sax tone, this son of Ukranian immigrants took his unique sound through five decades of swing, cool ,... » 

The creator of the unforgettable 'Girl from Ipanema' tenor sax tone, this son of Ukranian immigrants took his unique sound through five decades of swing, cool , bossa and beyond. From Stan Getz's teenage gigs with Dorsey, Goodman, and Stan Kenton, fame with Woody Herman, years as a masterful bandleader, and struggles with drugs and the law, this biography tells the bittersweet story of one of our most beloved jazz musicians. This is the first book to focus on Getz' musical legacy, exploring the lightness of touch, lyricism, and warm glow that marked his sound. It also gives insight into his skills as a consummate improviser, capable of playing with a musical, tonal, and emotional range matched by few other musicians. «