Books in the From The Slush Pile series

In the late 1960's through the early 70's, Mr. Vortex was known as one of the most talented saxophonists of his time. By 1976, Mr. Vortex suddenly disappeared from the music scene that he helped spawn. Over a decade later, the legendary saxophonist revered by thousands went from secondary to has-been to never-was; and by then, Mr. Vortex was considered a relic by many, except for one of his greatest admirers, fifteen-year-old Hank Burl...