Seven Jazz Dwarfs

Seven Jazz Dwarfs is a collection of short stories about European musicians inspired to play by their contemporary, giant American jazz musicians. Some are modest professionals playing in local clubs or dance saloons on a small salary, but with big ambitions. Others are better paid artists still struggling with their ascension, within the very competitive world of modern music. However, the vast majority keeps emulating their jazz idols from across the Atlantic. They are all...
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Seven Jazz Dwarfs is a collection of short stories about European musicians inspired to play by their contemporary, giant American jazz musicians. Some are modest professionals playing in local clubs or dance saloons on a small salary, but with big ambitions. Others are better paid artists still struggling with their ascension, within the very competitive world of modern music. However, the vast majority keeps emulating their jazz idols from across the Atlantic. They are all practicing, practicing, and practicing some more, on the long road to Carnegie Hall. One day, the American Dream might become a reality, if they could perform on the revered New York City stage. It would be the best reward and grand finale to a long road to success. They all know that their chosen career in jazz is not an easy pathway to riches and fame. Without a lot of dedication, struggle, heavy work and especially luck, celebrity would never become a reality.Between performing for a living at night, and extended practice at home in their modest living quarters, the Seven Jazz Dwarfs have the odds stashed against them. However, they persevere and use all the means available to acquire a performing stage in the showbiz world filled with adversity. From the unpredictable booking agent, to the greedy owner of the venue everything can go in the wrong direction. In addition, with a bandleader wanting all the stage glory and envious band members, their world of showbiz is not an easy one.Inspired by the enormous appeal of the Great American Songbook and the popularity of the Jazz Giants from across the Atlantic, their hope for celebrity have taken deep roots. Nothing would detract them from their ambition to succeed, musically and financially.