Drummin' Men: The Heartbeat of Jazz, the Swing Years

by Burt Korall

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028720008
• ISBN13: 9780028720005
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Schirmer G Books
• Length: 381 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"