The great jazz drummers / by Ron Spagnardi ; edited by William F. Miller.
| Author/creator | Spagnardi, Ron author. |
| Other author | Miller, William F. (Drummer), editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cedar Grove, N.J. : Modern Drummer Publications ; Milwaukee, WI : Distributed by Hal Leonard Corp., ©1992. |
| Description | 128 pages : portraits ; 28 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Zutty Singleton -- Warren "Baby" Dodds -- George Wettling -- Sonny Greer -- Ray Bauduc -- Jimmy Crawford -- William "Cozy" Cole -- "Papa" Jo Jones -- William "Chick" Webb -- J. C. Heard -- Ray McKinley -- Sid Catlett -- Cliff Leeman -- O'Neil Spencer -- Barrett Deems -- Gene Krupa -- Dave Tough -- Buddy Rich -- Kenny Clarke -- Max Roach -- Tiny Kahn -- Shadow Wilson -- Roy Haynes -- Stan Levey -- Don Lamond -- Shelly Manne -- Chico Hamilton -- Louie Bellson -- Sonny Payne -- Art Blakey -- Philly Joe Jones -- Jimmy Cobb -- Louis Hayes -- Alan Dawson -- Connie Kay -- Ed Thigpen -- Joe Morello -- Ed Blackwell -- Billy Higgins -- Dannie Richmond -- Ed Shaughnessy -- Billy Hart -- Beaver Harris -- Mel Lewis -- Mickey Roker -- Andrew Cyrille -- Elvin Jones -- Paul Motian -- Bob Moses -- Ben Riley -- Al Foster -- Jack DeJohnette -- Rashied Ali -- Ronald Shannon Jackson -- Tony Williams -- Steve Gadd -- Peter Erskine -- Marvin "Smitty" Smith -- Carl Allen -- Kenny Washington -- Dave Weckl -- Jeff Watts. |
| Abstract | This book is an excellent reference for any drummer or jazz enthusiast. It features biographies and photos of 62 influential drummers, as well as a CD featuring 16 artists to demonstrate the gradual progression of jazz drumming through seven decades. |
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| Local note | Little-316046--305131024036S |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML399 .S634 1992 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |