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| | Description | This classic collection of true stories, as told through the eyes of a 'better than average' piano player, is sure to take the reader back in time with delight from 1957 to the present. It features humorous, sad, and enlightening stories (all unique and all true!) about Perry Como, Jack Nicklaus, Itzhak Perlman, Liberace, Joe Louis, Rocky Graziano, Jimmy Hoffa, Whitey Ford, Vic Damone, Melissa Manchester, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Robin Leach, Chuck Mangione, Johnny Mathis and many more. This book makes a wonderful gift. | |
| | Product Details | | Author: | Roger Rossi | | Paperback: | 300 pages | | Publisher: | Aslan Pub | | Publication Date: | 2000-10 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0944031870 | | Product Length: | 9.0 inches | | Product Width: | 6.06 inches | | Product Height: | 0.61 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.8 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.0 inches | | Package Width: | 6.06 inches | | Package Height: | 0.61 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.88 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 8 reviews |
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Easy reading with lots of laughs. Dec 27, 2000
"From the Piano Bench" was filled with funny stories from page one. The author gives us a good glimpse of life from his professional perch. The stories flow along effortlessly with his wry wit and quirky style providing laughs all the way through. I never thought playing the paino for a living would be so much fun and lead to so many encounters with famous people. A good book for anytime reading!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great Coffee Table Book Dec 03, 2000
I have enjoyed this book thoroughly. Several of my friends have picked this book up from my coffee table and read a few quick stories. I personally read the book in two days. It is easy reading and I naturally couldn't wait to go on to the next story. How fortunate the author, Roger Rossi, has been to have so many experiences in his life. Yet, he is just an ordinary guy. This book has made for quick Christmas shopping. I've already bought four to give as gifts.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Super Style Apr 22, 2002
By Janet norman
This author really downplays how good a pianist and entertainer he is. I've read his book and he wants to sound like Joe Average piano pounder, but that's not true. He plays ANYTHING, yes ANYTHING. And he plays it well. I mean classics, jazz, cool, romantic, oldies, R & B, R & R, and country and whatever. And he plays them well. I've heard him play alone and with his cute wife Sal, and they are terrific.
But about his book---it's a rip! The guy has met, fallen on or over or into the lap of, about any sort of celeb you can name. He's done it graciously ( if occasionally clumsily) and the results have been hysterical. I mean this guy is as down to earth as they come, but he really has hobnobbed with the full range of celeb--Perlman to Dangerfield--and I mean up close and personal. He's writes a funny book chock full of cute stories and anecdotes.
I think this book makes a great gift. I got my copy from my Dad who lives in Florida, and I couldn't put it down after I cracked the first page. A must read--fun book!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Fun And Funny Dec 24, 2000
By MHB
A very fun, easy read. Mr. Rossi's storytelling credentials equal that of his very impressive musical credentials. It's nice that Mr. Rossi had all these great experiences. It's a treat that he shared them with us. A delightful read for the musician and non-musician alike. We hope that he is considering a sequal.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great gift item.... Nov 30, 2000
There are a lot of enjoyable anecdotes here, with quite a substantial number of close encounters with celebrities. I got a copy for my parents (who are always difficult to shop for), as many of the encounters involve celebrities they are familiar with. Another nice feature of this book is that you can read it in one sitting or one or two anecdotes at a time. Rossi's writing style is conversational, and makes for pleasant reading.It's a fun book.
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