by Jason Dedrick (Author), Ellen Mann (Contributor), Sandra Dedrick (Contributor)
Art Dedrick was a jazz trombonist, composer, arranger, teacher and pioneer in music education. He was the first to publish professional-sounding big band charts that were playable by students at all skill levels. This book documents his remarkable life overcoming daunting challenges to become a trail blazer in the jazz education movement. It includes interviews with musical colleagues, educators, students, family and friends, as well as photos, news articles and personal correspondence.
