Told by Chris Murphymdash;a down-on-his-luck Irish American guitarist who devoted himself to Miles Davis; first as his roadie and assistant; and then as one of his most trusted road managersmdash;Miles to Go is a frank and intimate exploration of Daviss eccentric working life; drug habits; paranoia; depression; and subsequent recovery. The book also delves into Daviss troubled relationship with his children and the controversial role Cicely Tyson played in his life. Murphy explores the dynamics that made Daviss band work so well together; placing Daviss work in a historic; literary; and musical framework. It corrects Daviss own self-hating autobiography; and attempts to treat with some balance the rumors about Davis being bisexual and HIV positive upon his death. Willie Nelson; Mick Jagger; Jimi Hendrix; and a very unlikely Mother Theresa all have walk-on parts in this engaging; intelligent; and often hilarious narrative that takes us from the small seedy jazz clubs that Davis frequented; to the world tours; and then finally to Daviss triumphant return with his celebrated concerts at Lincoln Center in the early 80s.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Anatomy for Med students. not sculptors.By R44chopperI agree with the others that this book is basically an anatomy book. any medical book can replace it. sans the clay. If you want a plethora of latin names for muscles. that information is on line free. along with millions of pictures of muscles. He is only showing he can show off his extensive anatomy understanding. with no real information regarding how to shape clay.You want to learn how to SCULPT. look elsewhere.You want to learn names and shapes anatomy. its online for free.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great how to book for sculptors of the human formBy Sherry L. BrowningThis book is amazing!. Mr. Lucchesi builds a sculpture from the skeleton out. adding the muscles and skin--all with the Greek and Latin medical terms. As a student this information is invaluable in more accurately sculpting the human form. The diagrams also happen to be useful in my work. This is a how to book. but not for the squeamish.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Welcome reissue of a ClassicBy VeritasBruno Lucchesis own work is of the highest order. While he is no Bernini or Michelangelo. he certainly compares to modern masters such as the late Frederick Hart. Without doubt. he can walk the walk!He demonstrates and diagrams how a nascent sculptor with representational instincts can kick off his or her career on a solid note. Happily. the age of abstract expressionism in sculpture (as well as painting) is over.Once again atelier training (old master training) is the way to go. there for those who can afford it. and for those who cant. this 30th Anniversary reissue of Lucchesis master manual is within reach of all.Congratulations. Bruno! I hope you are still with us. And still working!
