by Mark Allred This is a brief guide to introduce the uninitiated to the universe of jazz and swing music, and the collection at the Anacortes Public Library which is being selected by Paul de Barros. Though a chemist by trade, Dominic Manieri was a lifelong jazz and swing musician and enthusiast. His family generously gave the City of Anacortes a bequest in his name which is serving as an endowment to promote jazz and swing music on Fidalgo Island. Each section is followed by some titles from the collection for you to listen to. The Manieri Collection offers you a starting point. You do not have to understand everything about jazz to experiment and discover the music. The best way to start is to just jump in and listen. |