Sticks 'n' Skins: A Photography Book about the World of Drumming [Hardcover] Review

Whether you are a drummer, or just have a love and appreciation for the drums and the musicians who play the drums... you simply MUST get this book.Jules Follett and her wonderful team have continued the dedicated photography work of Lissa Wales, who was beloved in the drum community for her support and love of drummers around the world.Jules has brilliantly captured the love and spirit and sense of community that exists in the drumming world, and this book is being embraced by all who love and live by the heartbeat of the drum.It's a one-of-a-kind collection of amazing photography and information about hundreds of the world's top drummers, of which I am humbled and honored to have been included.This collection of art is perfect for any drummer, drumming student, music fan... and perfect for any music/corporate office waiting room, studio, live music venue green rooms, listening room, coffee houses, music stores... anywhere that music lovers congregate and hang out.Also a great reference book for schools, music conservatories, universities, etc...There will probably never be another book to rival this amazing collection of drummers... I'm sure you'll find yourself going back to it over and over and you'll be glad you got it.And you'll want to keep it forever!

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Discover the heartbeat of music in this 560-page full color coffee table book. Sticks 'n' Skins is dedicated to late drumming photographer Lissa Wales and opens with a tribute to her work. Illuminating the eclectic world of drumming over the past 70 years, the book features never-before-seen photos and stories of legendary artists including Louie Bellson (Benny Goodman), Steve Gadd (Barbra Streisand), Jim Keltner (Bob Dylan), Hal Blaine (Elvis Presley), Ginger Baker (Cream), Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Anton Fig (Late Night with David Letterman), Nigel Olsson (Elton John), Chad Smith (The Red Hot Chili Peppers), and many more. Sticks 'n' Skins is not only visually inspiring with its stunning photos, but also preserves the legacy of the drumming community. Sure to become a music lover's collector's item, this extraordinary book offers fans young and old a new perspective on some of the biggest names in music history.

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Bebop: The Music and Its Players [Paperback] Review

It is gratifying to find such a carefully written study of bebop -- a study which focuses from start to finish on the music. We know that many of the musicians had troubled lives and suffered with drugs and discrimination. The social and personal dimensions of bebop, however, have received ample attention in books, movies, and TV shows. This book is almost unique in providing a readable and scholarly analysis of the music. Owens faced a number of choices as to how to present his material, and he made the intelligent choice each time: Focus on the music (rare), not the details of "personal problems" (common); present just the right level of technical detail, never vague but never overly pedantic; trace the historical development of the music rather than an abstract description or a "how to play bop" approach (also common); and my favorite: organize the discussion around the idioms and masters of specific instruments -- sax, trumpet, piano, and so on. This last choice enables him to provide fresh insights as to how specific stylistic innovations on different instruments finally produced the characteristic ensemble style of bebop. I've bought two copies and I'm constantly recommending this book to friends.

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Jazz and Death: Medical Profiles of Jazz Greats (American Made Music Series) [Hardcover] Review

This is an excellent reference work which should be on the shelf of most serious jazz collectors and anyone who writes about jazz or does discographical work in this field. Dr. Spencer very clearly explains numerous medical conditions and provides death certificates and other pertinent illustrations. He also clears up a number of mistakes/misunderstandings which have appeared in the literature. The references are annoying (the superscripts are tiny for my ancient eyes) and you must look in the back of the book to find the reference. The illustrations could have been sharper. Lastly, I understand that Dr. Spencer submitted a 660 page manuscript and only then was told that 300 pages was the goal. Thus, a great deal has been cut. He did a remarkable job but no doubt a lot of information got left on the cutting room floor!

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Jazz in Black and White: The Photographs of Duncan Schiedt [Hardcover] Review

If you recall those days of creative Jazz Cats & Kittens jammin' with their new sounds - you need this book.

No time in modern music has there been more creativity and long hours of enjoyment.

Dig this one ~ NOW!

Curt Erler
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