About the Author

David Lee Fish began playing saxophone at the age of 11, received his bachelor and master of music degrees at Western Michigan University, and has performed with such legends as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Pearl Bailey, Louie Bellson, Cher, the Temptations, and the Miracles. Following musical interests that include pop, funk, rock, and world music, Fish earned a Ph.D. in musicology ay Michigan University and is currently chair of the music department, associate professor of music, director of the music business/popular music concentration, and coordinator of music technology at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC.