Joe Venuti was the first and greatest jazz violinist. In 1954 an imprompturecording session in duet with guitarist Tony Romano produced, in the words of respected jazz critic Leonard Feather, music of the highest and purest order. British Jazz violinist and teacher Aidan Massey has meticulously transcribed Venuti's breathtaking solos from this session, the audio available online. Paul Anastasio who studied with Venuti says this represents Joe'sbest recorded work and that Massey has done a terrific job of writing spot-on, highly accurate transcriptions. The book contains an introduction by Richard Niles Romano with a brief biography of his father Tony Romano and Venuti and the circumstances surrounding this rare historic recording
Various estimates suggest that between 30-40% of all human cancers are related to dietary patterns. Strong epidemiological evidence from population and twin studies points to dietary constituents that either contribute or protect against the development of various forms of cancer. This book reviews some traditional and relatively new areas of nutrition and cancer. Epidemiological data is combined with molecular biology research and, where available, clinical trial data. The emerging science of "Nutrigenomics" is discussed with chapters on the biological role of various nutrition components from red wine, peppers, green tea, fish oil, cruciferous vegetables, retinoids; and the intersection of nutrition and epigenetics in hematopoiesis. This book will be of interest to researchers in the nutrition and cancer field, physicians in family and community medicine, internal medicine and oncology, as well as dieticians providing counseling to cancer patients and cancer survivors.
[Niles'] unique method of teaching not only delivers essential tools, but encourages you to think, explore, and discover your own inner voice to develop a personal style. The exercises stress that there is more than one way to solve a musical challenge, demonstrating that orchestration, voicings, harmonic and melodic techniques are, like a piano, only an instrument to express your ideas. Beyond a host of arranging techniques and analysis, Niles gives inspiring real-world advice and insider tips from 45 years on the "killing floor" of the recording studio--how to work with record companies, songwriters, artists, managers, and producers. Includes 40 musical examples with audio files and videos that can be accessed online.
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