Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Short Stories
  • Language:English
  • Pages:176
  • eBook ISBN:9781620958223

Connected

Mob Stories From My Past

By Dr. Joe Ferry

Overview

Connected follows the lives of Trouble Ventura and his father Breezie Ventura in this collection of tales which range from hardcore "Godfather"-like mob stories to hilarious music business anecdotes. Especially entertaining are the unique and over-the-top funny episodes in Trouble's life as a teenager growing up as the son of a Don.
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Description

Connected follows the lives of Trouble Ventura and his father Breezie Ventura in this collection of tales which range from hardcore "Godfather"-like mob stories to hilarious music business anecdotes. Especially entertaining are the unique and over-the-top funny episodes in Trouble's life as a teenager growing up as the son of a Don. Author Dr. Joe Ferry is a world renowned record producer, musician, and college professor, bass player and Bronx, NY, native.
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About The Author

Dr. Joe Ferry is a Pennsylvania-based record producer, bass player and college professor with multiple Grammy Nominations to his credit. Over a career spanning almost 35 years, Dr. Ferry has produced records and played bass on recording sessions for such noted artists as Huey Lewis & The News, The Skatalites, Dr.John, Langhorne Slim, Toots & The Maytals, Uzimon, The Big Ska Band and many more. His critically acclaimed productions are among the most famous of the last three decades, including “People Get Ready:A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield” (featuring David Sanborn, Vernon Reid and Huey Lewis & The News among many others), “Bluesiana Triangle” (Dr.John, Art Blakey, Dave Newman) and “Hi-Bop Ska” (The Skatalites). “Connected” is Dr. Joe Ferry’s first novel, although his has has numerous short stories and articles published in such magazines as Glasschord, Percussion, Bass Player & Bassics.
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