Jam: A Novel, by Alan Goldsher
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Jam is a passionate tale of money-hungry musicians, sleazy record companies, over-adoring fans, the majesty of jazz, and ultimately, a creative soul who is true to himself and to his art.
Jam: A Novel, by Alan Goldsher- Published on: 2015-11-10
- Released on: 2015-11-10
- Format: Kindle eBook
From Publishers Weekly Goldsher makes his debut with a musical buddy novel that traces the path of a Chicago drummer named Frank Craft, who forms a successful group with his childhood best friend, a talented multi-instrumentalist named James Justus. The two friends start out as a bebop duo before expanding into a quartet that takes off in the mid-1990s when Justus comes up with the idea of jazzing up some mainstream rock songs, a concept that makes them instantly attractive to Chicago club owners. From there they draw the attention of a sleazy major-label rep who recognizes Justus's star power and imports a couple of egotistical horn players to help recreate the band as a jazz-tinged pop outfit. Their first album includes an instant hit that puts them on the video playlist, and soon Craft and Justice find themselves living the high life when they go on tour. But the band quickly disintegrates in a clash of egos when the horn players sabotage the drummer, and Justus, rechristened "Jam" by the label to match the band's new moniker, becomes infatuated with his newfound stardom. Goldsher is an engaging if somewhat mawkish storyteller who knows the music business and the details of life as a jazz musician, and he creates a lively and interesting band of characters. But his central premise that a jazz band could travel the kind of rock 'n' roll rags-to-riches road he creates is problematic at best, and his tendency to fall into genre clich s while overexplaining some of the musical scenes is compounded by a self-absorbed, unlikable narrator. Overall, however, Goldsher manages to overcome these flaws with sheer storytelling skill, and his book should satisfy jazz fans looking for a feel-good musical fairy tale. (Jan.) FYI: Goldsher is a respected bassist who's recorded with artists like Janet Jackson and Naughty by Nature. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review “Alan Goldsher brings a knowing and original voice to a subject too often cheaply treated by contemporary fiction—the music business.” -- —Mark Lindquist, author of “Never Mind Nirvana”“Hot damn, that Goldsher cat has gone and written the Great American Jazz Novel. Dig it, dig it, dig it!” -- —David Bowman, author of “This Must Be The Place: The Adventures of Talking Heads in the Twentieth Century,” “Bunny Modern,” and “Let The Dog Drive”“JAM has the momentum and inevitability of a runaway train.” -- —Bill Fitzhugh, author of “Fender Benders,” “Cross Dressing,” “The Organ Grinders,” and “Pest Control”“The most dead-on account of the ills of the music business that I've ever read.” -- —Dave Wilder, bassist with Macy Gray and Liz Phair“Upbeat and hip, with a sharp feel for music and the sharks that feed on it.” -- —Kirkus Review
About the Author Alan Goldsher is the author of 11 books, including the acclaimed Beatles/horror/humor remix novel Paul Is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion. As a ghostwriter, he has collaborated with numerous celebrities and public figures. For more information, please visit AlanGoldsher.com.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The initial reviewer has written... dug. ... By Charles T. The initial reviewer has written...dug... into the various 'opuses' contained in this novel.The genre - jazz-novel's oputput is very slim...maybe taking up only one shelf in a library.So, Alan Goldsher's contribution matters.The only comment I might add is that for this reader, I could not conjure-up a real-life instance of an actual 'jazzer' exploding into 'mega pop star' status.But, I wasn't around when 'Satchmo' Armstrong did his thing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An engaging read for anyone who has ever chased something big By Schmitty Alan Goldsher is becoming one of my favorite authors. I discovered his second novel, The Record Haus: A Novel, in a Chicago store some years earlier. I thoroughly enjoyed it, passed it along to a friend, and have since re-purchased the book. Jam (his first) sounded equally worthy, and I'm happy to report that after finally getting a copy, I'm quite satisfied.The book chronicles the rise and fall of a Chicago-area jazz band (Jam) through the eyes of drummer Franklin Craft. Goldsher starts in medias res, giving a gripping preview of things to come before downshifting into Frank's childhood in a northern suburb of Chicago and his potentially life-altering meeting with James Justus, a multi-instrumentalist prodigy of sorts whose friendship with Craft holds strong for several years.Written in ten distinct chapters of roughly equal length, the book has a fairly standard three-act feel about it. Much of the early action hones in on the friendship between Frank and James as they explore jazz, hone their craft, navigate high school, and eventually start gigging. Goldsher follows up with an account of the duo's glory days at Chicago's No Exit, followed by the addition of new members, new gigs, a record deal, and touring.Based on what I've read in his canon, Goldsher's strength is relationship. He is adept with his characters and their emotions as they navigate life's challenges. His early work is often bittersweet, featuring metaphorical closed doors and new beginnings. Jam was no exception in this regard, and the culmination of the novel definitely leaves an impression, giving the reader a lot to contemplate. As a person contemplating his own artistic journey, this book hit close to home for me in a lot of ways.Admittedly, some parts were a little more riveting than others. The story is excellent, but the flow fell a tad shy of an instant page-turner for me. Nevertheless, the book itself is structured in tight segments, and there was always a juicy detail on the horizon. While some moments felt a bit forced in the name of regimented plot development, there was a lot of honesty, a lot of excitement, some angst, some heartbreak, and some great laughs. It was a very engaging read.I'm giving Jam five stars. Though my natural inclination is four, I can be a harsh grader. I definitely would recommend this book to friends and fellow readers, especially those who know what it means to chase a dream or artistic pursuit.
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