WINNER of the NYC BIG BOOK COMPETITION in the Autobiography category WINNER - Literary Titan Gold Award - BookFest Silver Award - Readers' Favorite Five-Star Review FINALIST - National Indie Excellence Awards - Indie Book Awards PRAISE FROM KIRKUS REVIEWS: "An intimate, candid look at the highs and lows of one musician's artistic pursuit." "From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall shows how effort and perseverance can turn dreams into reality...a testament to inspiration and resilience." - Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review Dive into an Inspiring Journey from NYC Streets to the Grand Stages of the World: A Musician's Tale of Grit and Glory One afternoon David Singer was performing at the White House and that evening he was back behind the wheel of a New York City taxi. He shared the stage at Carnegie Hall with legends of classical music, only to find himself weeks later scaling fences and evading guard dogs to sell welding supplies before dawn. Through these vivid extremes, Singer's memoir captures not only the challenges of a life in music but also the resilience and determination required to keep moving forward. His story is rooted in history-his parents' experiences during the Depression and the Holocaust-and shaped by the profound mentorship of Rudolf Jettel, a savior to many Jews and Singer's self-proclaimed "musical father." From teaching young musicians to acclaimed performances at the Marlboro Music Festival and with the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Singer's journey is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of music, perseverance, and never giving up. From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall is not only a chronicle of musical achievement-it is an inspiring story of resilience and triumph that will resonate with dreamers, strivers, and music lovers alike. ​ ★★★★★ David Singer's memoir, From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall , is a captivating journey through a life filled with dramatic contrasts, remarkable resilience, and a passion for music. The story begins with Singer's strikingly surreal day of performing at the White House before returning to drive a taxi on the gritty streets of New York. The book seamlessly weaves together the grandeur of international concert halls with the harsh realities of survival, creating an inspiring story of a life lived in extremes. His story also ventures deeply into family history, exploring themes of trauma, perseverance, and the transformative power of art. I recommend From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall to anyone who loves music, tales of perseverance, or stories of triumph over adversity. Singer's life is a testament to the power of grit and artistry, offering inspiration to those daring enough to dream big, no matter the odds. - Literary Titan ★★★★★ From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall shows how effort and perseverance can turn dreams into reality. The descriptions are fantastic, vividly portraying the environment and capturing the essence of each decade. The memoir offers a realistic view of an artist facing economic and personal challenges. It is inspiring to see how he matured from adolescence to become the man he is today. From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall is a testament to inspiration and resilience. - Diana Lopez, Readers' Favorite 5 Star Review ★★★★★ Clarinetist David Singer's biography, From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall is a delightful mix of musical detail and life experience. The details of his international adventures and his expressive curiosity shine, and the behind-the-scenes anecdotes are fascinating. The memoir From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall is energetic, clever, and informative. - IndieReader Book Review ★★★★★ An intimate, candid look at the highs and lows of one musician's artistic pursuit. - Kirkus Reviews In From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall , we journey through the compelling and unconventional life of a musician whose path was anything but ordinary. This enthralling memoir opens with a day as dramatic as any: performing at the White House and then returning to the gritty streets of New York City to drive a taxi. It's a story that oscillates between the grandeur and prestige of performing in the concert halls of New York, Vienna, and Tokyo as well as the day-to- day struggle of making ends meet. The narrative takes us to a memorable concert at Carnegie Hall, sharing the stage with legends of classical music, only to pivot back weeks later to the stark reality of his life, where he's scaling fences and evading guard dogs to sell welding supplies before dawn. This stark contrast defines the book's heartbeat, capturing the essence of a life lived in the extremes. David Singer's story also delves into the realms of history - his parents' life altering experiences with the Depression and the Holocaust, and the heroism of Rudolf Jettel, a savior to many Jews, and David Singer's self - proclaimed musical father. It's a tale that transcends mere musical accomplishment, touching on profound themes of courage and hum