You may have heard of Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis, but if you are not familiar with William Vacchiano, this biography by Shook (music department at Lamar U. in Beaumont Texas), features an overview of the life of Vacchiano, teacher of the aforementioned well-known trumpeters. The principal trumpeter of the Philharmonic from 1942-1973 and a teacher at Julliard, and other renowned music schools, Vacchiano was not only a brilliant player, but an instructor that produced the likes of Davis, Marsalis and many principals who have also gone on to teaching careers. Stories, photos and musical examples are provided through interviews and memoirs. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)