Maverick Maestro

Maurice Peress, born to a Baghdadian father and Polish mother, leads an unusual American musical life. He grew up in New York's Washington Heights, became a dance band and symphonic trumpeter, and was drafted towards the end of the Korean conflict. In his memoir, he shares what he learned from an enormous range of American works and musicians and his lifelong commitment to give concerts that reconstruct delicious mixed marriages of music.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 16 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Maurice Peress leads an extraordinary American musical journey. Born to a Baghdadian father and Polish mother, his early musical influences included Arabic and Yiddish songs. Raised in New York's Washington Heights, he evolved into a thriving dance band and symphonic trumpeter. As the Korean conflict drew to a close, he was drafted and found himself in a newly integrated Negro Regimental Band. In this captivating memoir, Peress shares the invaluable lessons he gained from a diverse array of American works and musicians. In his debut book, Peress delved into the rich tapestry of American music, uncovering its African American roots. A profound musical mission unfolded, a lifelong commitment to present concerts that recreate enchanting blends of music, merging jazz, classical, folk, concert, Native American, and European elements. These works strive to bring people together, fostering a deep sense of love and unity among us.

Weight: 485g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781612058757