Dan Bernstein is a retired newspaper columnist and author of two picture books and "Justice in Plain Sight: How a Small-townNewspaper and its Unlikely Lawyer Opened America's Courtrooms." He lives in Riverside, California, with his wife, Candia, and dogs, Sherman and Harry.
"Any adult even remotely considering pulling their instrument,
paintbrushes or dance shoes out of the closet should read this
book."- ALEX ILES, Principal trombonist, Long Beach Symphony
Orchestra; LA Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Maynard
Ferguson, Woody Herman Orchestra, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat
Band
"This is a wonderful story of a life full of interesting people,
entertaining (and funny) experiences, and unexpected growth as a
musician and person."-DAVID CAFFEY, California Jazz Education Hall
of Fame; International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers
"Everyone, not just professionals, should connect with their
creativity and the joy that brings to one's life. Dan Bernstein
illustrates how he's done just that in this heartfelt memoir."-
JUDITH CARMICHAEL, Grammy-nominated jazz pianist; host of
podcast/NPR show Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired
"[This book] reminds us all of our humanity, and just how powerful
music can be to heal, create community, and spread light and joy in
the world. If you don't see yourself somewhere in this book, you're
not actually reading it!"- JOHN JORGENSON, Grammy-winning musician
& composer
"Dan shows us the joy and humanity of music through the lens of his
colorful life as a student, journalist and musician."- JEFF
HELLMER, Interim Director, Butler School of Music; University
Distinguished Teaching Professor University of Texas at Austin
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