"A career in music ... is a calling with such a strong pull; you'd
think a tide was sucking you under. It becomes an intense obsession
of such great intensity that you can almost think of nothing else,
it drives you with a fever and fervor."
In the early 70s, an idealistic young man - Brian Torff -
arrived in New York to pursue his passion for music. During an
excursion to Long Island, Brian found his dream instrument: a 1775
re-built Nicola Galliano bass.
Such was the beginning of a career that led Torff from Cafe
Carlyle to Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and
the White House. He has toured worldwide with the greatest: from
Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, George Shearing, and Erroll Garner to
Stephane Grappelli, Benny Goodman, Mary Lou Williams, and Marian
McPartland.
As Brian notes, "bass players do a lot of observing from the
back of the bandstand." It is this supportive role that qualifies
Torff to share his insight into jazz music, and its many
personalities. Torff takes us beyond the music by adding depth with
his vision of American music, and paints vivid portraits of the
musicians with whom he played.
Torff's memoir is one of creativity, and determination mixed
with timing, and plain good luck. His sharp narrative not only
brings the legends of jazz to life, but reading about them here
will certainly motivate you to add some music to your
collection.
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