Jan’s Quodlibet

A diary of music and stories told with wit, wisdom and passion drawn from Ian’s life as a professional cellist, with extensive hand-picked listening recommendations. Told in the voice of Jan (the third-person narrator of his previous book, Jan in 35 Pieces), Ian Hampton delights, entertains and enlightens us with his tales of characters in music history from Beethoven to Jelly Roll Morton and Gershwin to Ravel plus insider stories of the life of a working musician. Ian’s writing is enlivened by his playful drawings, recipes, poems/doggerel and advice for young musicians, which create a true quodlibet, the Latin term for throwing all kinds of tunes into a pot. With an entry for every day of the year, discover new composers, artists and performances through recordings chosen especially for the reader. An engaging and accessible musical tour through a year written by a music lover for music lovers.