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

by Burt Korall

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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"

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