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Aug. 10, 2010 By Bill Barnes
Scott Gwinnell, one of Detroit's most accomplished pianists, arrangers and big band leaders, has given us an uproariously entertaining glimpse into the minds of musically challenged jazz neophytes, most of whom were in search of that easy crib course. The humor is generated by the actual words written by the essayists, whose thoughts range from the ironic to the tragically absurd. I couldn't put it down and had more than a few belly laughs along the way. But then it hit me- the underlying message is serious and a bit tragic.

By the time a student reaches college level, it's too late to ignite that spark of artistic connectivity, the right-left brain exchange so vital to creative thinking... More > and higher aesthetic values. That process has to begin in early education- kindergarten or grade one. Reagan-era and ongoing cuts in arts education are having devastating consequences in the way our young peoples' minds develop and the effect is an increase in violence in our schools, lower math scores and the general dumbing-down of our culture. This collection of misguided missives is a hilarious indictment of a system that has failed our children and is jeopardizing the future of America's one true art form.

Read, laugh and be afraid. Be very afraid. < Less

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Copyright WSG Publishing (Standard Copyright License)
Edition First Edition
Publisher WSG Publishing
Published March 24, 2009
Language English
Pages 114
 
Binding Perfect-bound Paperback
Interior Ink Black & white
Dimensions (inches) 6.0 wide × 9.0 tall

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