Conversations with Bill Holman: Thoughts and Recollections of a Jazz Master (Advance Music) Paperback – March 1, 2017

Legendary jazz composer, arranger and saxophonist Bill Holman discusses his life, career and views on music with Bill Dobbins, professor of jazz studies at the Eastman School of Music.Holman speaks about his personal discovery of jazz, his approach to composing and arranging, and his collaborations with creative musicians around the world.Honest, humble, insightful and witty, Holman’s remarks and recollections and Dobbins’ observations and embellishments combine for an entertaining and educational read for musicians, listeners and all who have an interest in the American musical art form known as jazz.-From the back cover of the book Conversations with Bill Holman

It’s kind of small print unfortunately, for those geezers wake me up in age! I wish it used a bigger font size/type face, but at least the information is wonderful and insightful and a great read!

Willis Holman is one of the best contemporary composers and arrangers in the musical community; he was captured by accurately by Bill Dobbins, a musical gem in his own right. I recommend it for all jazz and music aficionados as an essential manuscript for one's reading.

I am enjoying this book. Bill/Willis is a long-standing favourite of mine , since the 50's. I first really became aware of him when I heard 'Stan Kenton Presents Bill Holman' l.p. It was great to see him in action at the LAJI big band fest last week. In this book he talks about the jazz musicians I enjoy listening to. I find the size/shape of the book a bit cumbersome, and, including UK postage, it was a bit pricey - but worthwhile overall.

If you're not terribly theoretical it can be a bit dull to follow all the dots...