{"title":"David Sutter","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Sutter's works invite readers into the compelling lives of remarkable individuals, blending meticulous research with engaging storytelling. His biographies and memoirs offer intimate portraits that uncover the complexities behind public figures, illuminating their achievements and struggles alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid narrative and thoughtful insight, Sutter captures moments that define his subjects, making history and personal stories accessible and deeply resonant. Fans of \u003cem\u003ebiography \u0026amp; memoir\u003c\/em\u003e will find his books both enlightening and profoundly human.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"creed-taylor-by-david-sutter-9798765188798","title":"Creed Taylor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe life and career of a producer who sought to bring jazz to the masses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreed Taylor\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the most successful jazz producers of all time—and one of the most controversial. His career spanned five decades, in which he produced albums with legends such as John Coltrane, Ray Charles, George Benson, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus, Stan Getz, and Nina Simone. In 1960, he famously founded Impulse! Records and signed John Coltrane. In later years, he produced at Verve Records—where he introduced the US to Bossa Nova, producing \"The Girl from Ipanema\"—and ultimately founded Creed Taylor Incorporated, which defined the sound of jazz during the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most sought-after jazz producers, he had a knack for enhancing an artist's commercial appeal without sacrificing their creativity. Yet, his approach did not win universal acclaim: having vastly expanded the audience for jazz, he also earned the scorn of genre purists who distrusted his commercial success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with the full cooperation of Taylor’s estate and based on years of interviews, this first biography of the man illuminates an era of dramatic change within jazz music. From Taylor’s childhood in Appalachia to his decades-long career at some of the genre’s most important labels, David Sutter’s painstakingly researched book tells the full story of a man who did as much as anyone to broaden the audience for jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317927162092,"sku":"9798765188798","price":63.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798765188798-creed-taylor-1.jpg?v=1788749647"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-sutter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}