[Dixielandjazz] New Bunny Berigan Biography/Author Web Site

[Julie Flemming]

New Bunny Berigan Biography/Author
Web Site Announced
 
    October 1st will see the publication of a new biography of Bunny Berigan by Michael P. Zirpolo.  This new biography of over 500 pages, including pictures never before published, has been impeccably researched and well written.  Richard Claar, broadcaster and swing era historian says “it is one of the best biographies of a jazz musician that I have ever encountered” and he goes on to say that he has read a lot of them.  This book “Mr. Trumpet…The Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of Bunny Berigan” will not only portray Bunny Berigan’s life, but will certainly take one right back to the swing years of the 20’s and 30’s.
       Michael Zirpolo has also created an awesome web site which is more than an advertisement of the new book.  The new site is http://bunnyberiganmrtrumpet.com/ and once you are in the site you will find it simply fascinating.  There is a photo gallery with about 70 images on it and the promise for more to be added later.  Rest assured that in the book each image is completely annotated  for the reader.
        Another section is titled “excerpts” where material from 10 of the 25 chapters is included.  Each of the excerpts is only a sampling of the intriguing information found in the chapter.
        The web page makes it easy for one to order the book and includes the ability to send a note or question directly to Mr. Zirpolo.  A very nice touch in a time where people are reluctant to share their email addresses.
         As a side bit of information….. Michael Zirpolo will be attending the Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee May 18-20, 2012 in Fox Lake, Wisconsin.  He will be giving talks, power point programs, and autographing books throughout the weekend that honors the great trumpet musician, Bunny Berigan.