Benched: Jazz Stories

By Bill Anschell

A hilarious firsthand account of jazz life in and out of the trenches. Includes eight behind-the-scenes stories plus hand-picked highlights from the long-running advice column Mr. P.C.'s Guide to Jazz Etiquette and Bandstand Decorum.

Pianist/composer Bill Anschell has performed at major festivals and concert venues across the U.S., Europe, and South America and has released numerous critically acclaimed CDs. Between tours and recording dates, he's accompanied a faith healer, a dancing potato chip, and a hand-fart artist, and made special appearances in a Kroger checkout lane and a dog cone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G6W15SVZ
• ISBN13: 9798218889739
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Blow Hard Music
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"