Jazz and the Journey

By Roy Paul Shields

Jamie, a writer, and her husband Cliff had taken their vacation time to make the move into their new home in Redding,California. They saw a historical show by Ken Burns called “Jazz” on TV; a great history of the exciting times of the 1920’s; the show continued with the history of jazz music and bands up to the present and featured many of the great musicians who were the originators and developers of what was to be called Dixie Land Jazz. Jazz music took over Chicago and New York; the night life was loud, wild and beautiful. They decided to finish their vacation out in New Orleans!
They met an older trumpet player named Paul in a little Juke Joint. Jamie and Paul immediately hit it off and Paul agreed to let Jamie write a story about him, He was a treasure of jazz history. Cliff had to return to Redding but Paul agreed to help Jamie find a proper place to stay in the Quarter while she wrote.
A very strong bond developed with Jamie and Paul. Because of Paul, Jamie had many wonderful experiences in her life’s new adventure. She was living the world of Jazz.
Jazz and a Journey has excitement, romance, sadness and intrigue; but most of all; Paul and Jamie were Jazz and a Journey together.
Read Jazz and a Journey and as Jamie and Paul intended, you will read the end with a smile, and maybe a tear.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Roy Paul Shields
• Release date: Jun 11, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370796595

Roy Paul Shields

My name is Roy Paul Shields. I have worn many hats in my life’s journey. I have done everything I set out to do in life; from gold mining to driving race cars and everything in between. I make no pretense at being a writer; I am a dreamer and a story teller with a big imagination.About the AuthorRoy served in the Marine Corps reserve, then joined the Marines.While a military and businessman, owing his own businesses he has been a true Renaissance man, maintaining a strong creative side. He was a professional dancer, owning and operating his own studio In addition to writing literature, he also plays the trumpet and writes music, often in his own recording studio. Roy weaves his own experiences and knowledge in his stories.

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