An oral history told by the drummers, other musicians, and industry figures, Drummin' Men is also Burt Korall's memoir of more than fifty years in jazz. Personal and moving, the book is a celebration of the music of the time and the men who made it. Meet Chick Webb, small, fragile-looking, a hunchback from childhood, whose explosive drumming style thrilled and amazed; Gene Krupa, the great showman and pacemaker; Ray McKinley, whose rhythmic charm, light touch, and musical approach provided a great example for countless others, and the many more that populate this story.
Based on interviews with a collection of the most important jazzmen, Drummin' Men offers an inside view of the swing years that cannot be found anywhere else.
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An oral history told by the drummers, other musicians, and industry figures, Drummin' Men is also Burt Korall's memoir of more than fifty years in jazz. Personal and moving, the book is a celebration of the music of the time and the men who made it. Meet Chick Webb, small, fragile-looking, a hunchback from childhood, whose explosive drumming style thrilled and amazed; Gene Krupa, the great showman and pacemaker; Ray McKinley, whose rhythmic charm, light touch, and musical approach provided a great example for countless others, and the many more that populate this story.
Based on interviews with a collection of the most important jazzmen, Drummin' Men offers an inside view of the swing years that cannot be found anywhere else.
Imprint | Oxford UniversityPress |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Drummin' Men |
Release date | 2003 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | December 2002 |
Authors | Burt Korall |
Dimensions | 234 x 155 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 400 |
Edition | Oxford University Press pbk. ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-515762-8 |
Barcode | 9780195157628 |
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LSN | 0-19-515762-1 |