Introduction 1
American Swing 8
Chapter 1 Ambivalence to Recognition 15
Chapter 2 Devotion to Meticulousness 41
Chapter 3 Savoring Responsibility 60
Chapter 4 Flow and the Power of Expertise with Effort 83
Chapter 5 Fame, Success, and the Myth of Self-Promotion 105
Chapter 6 The Singular Vision and the Art of Collaboration 127
Chapter 7 Mastery of Craft in Service to a "Front Man" 145
Chapter 8 The Balance of Pride and Humility 172
Chapter 9 When the Invisible Becomes Visible 197
Chapter 10 The View of Invisibles Across Cultures 209
Chapter 11 Conclusion 220
Acknowledgments 229
Notes 233
Index 243