Bøger af Annette Johnson

In 1950 bebop pianist and trumpeter, Charles Freeman Lee, leaves the renowned Wilberforce Collegians Jazz Band at Wilberforce University and heads to New York City to join the jazz scene. He falls in love with Jenny, who is, unfortunately for him, married to vibraharpist Milt Jackson. Does Freeman get the gig and the girl? "Well written and very entertaining." John Murrow, Editor of The Riff "Uniquely informed and informative, A Jazzman's Tale is especially and unreservedly recommended for community, college and university library American Music History and American Biography collections. A must read for all dedicated jazz fans!" James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review "This book differs in every sense. Instead of the usual narrative format, she opted for turning the story into a screenplay. But this one is certainly different and makes for an entertaining read. Quirky departures from the norm add to the enjoyment" Ronald Atkins, Jazz Journal "Johnson perfectly captures the tone, tenor and language of the mid-century jazz musician. A fast-moving, highly entertaining and transportive read, visually evocative, with language that echoes the spirit of improv. This book is a literary fugue in three parts" Debbie Burke, jazz author Annette Johnson is a writer with an interest in the life stories of musicians. She is on Twitter @jazzmanstale and you can email her at ajazzmanstale@gmail.com. She is a jazz fan and enjoys films and music. This book, A Jazzman's Tale, contains three parts: A. The Screenplay This funny, well written screenplay is based on live interviews with the jazzman protagonist, Charles Freeman Lee in Paris where he was still gigging, hanging out and sharing his memories of the 1950s New York City bebop scene with his pals. Freeman, as he was better known, is listed in the Jazz Encyclopedia by Leonard Feather. It is an informative and emotionally engaging read that entertains as it informs. Freeman's authentic voice - jazz slang and all - jumps off every page. Freeman left Ohio in 1950 to head to New York City to make it on trumpet in the bebop scene at the Paradise and Minton's Playhouse. While at Wilberforce University Freeman played trumpet in Wilberforce Collegians Jazz Band. Other HBCUs had jazz bands - Howard University had the Howard Swingmasters, Alabama State University had the Bama State Collegians. The bands competed after intra-HBCU sporting events. Many of the characters that are in the story - Snooky Young, George Russell, Ben Webster, Benny Carter, Freeman Lee, Frank Foster, Smack Henderson - were all alumni of Wilberforce Collegians Jazz Band, the resident jazz band at Wilberforce University. from 1926 until the late 1940s. B. The Interview with his sister Professor Jane Lee Ball The middle section of the book contains a verbatim interview with his sister about the jazz scene, New York City, jazzmen Thelonious Monk, Charley Parker and Elmo Hope whom he could call friends, encounters between jazzmen and law enforcement and amusing anecdotes from the jazz scene. C. Vintage Photographs of Campus Life at Wilberforce University As Wilberforce University is a pre-Emancipation Proclamation institution, the third section of the book contains beautiful, rare vintage photographs of life on campus during the early years from 1895 to 1965

How do you forgive and love yourself? What steps do you take to become unstuck from the pain of your past? How do you empower yourself to create the life you desire? Are you the leader of your own life? Annette Johnson, The FLY Coach, answered those questions for herself. In this book she shares her life experiences and lessons learned along the journey. Her message is practical, inspiring, and empowering. FLY is for anyone who is ready to spread their wings and soar.

In Ephesus 5:1 states, therefore be imitators of God (copy Him and follow His example), as well-beloved children (imitate their father). This book is all about reaching the children ages 0 and up "Spirit, Soul & Body". Letting the children know your Heavenly Father has a plan for your live and it's a good plan. Jesus Loves You and He sent the Holy Spirit to help you while on this earth. He will help you make the right decisions that leads to life and peace. Receive Jesus Christ into your heart today. Trust Him! This is the only way to live your life on this earth. He will never leave you, because His Love is unconditional. Agape Love

I thank my Heavenly Father for the opportunity to write this book for children. Children need to know how much God loves them and He has a plan for their lives. Parents need to read and speak God''s words (Holy Bible) over their lives letting them know they are unique individuals on this earth. It''s time for our children to know to speak positive words, to think positive, to be brave, to be strong and to be bold in Jesus name. In Ephesians 5:1 states "Therefore be imitators of God (copy Him and follow His example), as well-beloved children (imitate their father)". We need to intimate our heavenly Father so let''s get start now while they are in the womb. In Psalm 139: 1-24 and Matthew 5 (AMP) children need to know & learn who they are in Jesus. Parents, it our duty to teach them biblical principles to grow up to be strong men and women of God knowing who they are, they''re our next generation.