Drummin' men : the heartbeat of jazz, the swing years / Burt Korall ; foreword by Mel Tormé.
| Author/creator | Korall, Burt |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Schirmer Books ; London : Collier Macmillan, ©1990. |
| Description | xvi, 381 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Drumming men |
| Portion of title | Heartbeat of jazz |
| Portion of title | Swing years |
| Contents | Chick Webb (1907-1939) -- Gene Krupa (1909-1973) -- Ray McKinley (1910-) -- Jo Jones (1911-1985) -- Sid Catlett (1910-1951) -- Dave Tough (1908-1948) -- Buddy Rich (1917-1987) -- Other major figures. Sonny Greer (1903-1982) -- George Wettling (1907-1968) -- Cozy Cole (1909-1981) -- Jimmy Crawford (1910-1980) -- O'Neil Spencer (1909-1944) -- Cliff Leeman (1913-1986) -- Ray Baduc (1906-1988) -- Into the 1940s. |
| Abstract | Big bands drew their life-blood from the drummers at their core. This book profiles the generation of the swing years, illuminating the high-energy drive of Gene Krupa, the explosive power of Chick Webb and the elegant style of Jo Jones. Some of the jazzmen speak out in 175 interviews. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-345), discography (pages 347-355) , and index. |
| LCCN | 89010918 |
| ISBN | 0028720008 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML399 .K66 1990 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |