Chick Webb: Spinnin' the Webb: The Little Giant

by Chet Falzerano

(Reference). Chick Webb's short professional career (he died at age 30) served as an inspiration to young drummers at the dawn of America's big band/swing era. Simply stated, Webb is the guy who inspired the guys, who inspired the guys, who inspired you. Gene Krupa: "Chick taught me more than anyone." Buddy Rich: "As a soloist, Chick had no equal at the time." Papa Jo Jones "I don't speak of Chick Webb, the drummer, I speak of Chick Webb, the epitome."...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574243098
• ISBN13: 9781574243093
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Centerstream Publications
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 10.7"