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Bassically Speaking
Berger, Edward; Chevan, David
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Description for Bassically Speaking
Duvivier's reflections on growing up in Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s, the evolution of the bass, life in the commercial studios, and his memories of close associates. With discography/solography and previously unpublished photographs. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 514 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVGK; AVRL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
"Both as a person and as a musician, he was number one in my book." —Benny Carter Bassist George Duvivier (1920-1985) was one of the most universally respected musicians in jazz. His impeccable musicianship graced the big bands in the 1940s and led to musical associations with virtually every important jazz and popular artist. His prolific recording career spanned all styles of music, from Eubie Blake to Eric Dolphy, Billie Holiday to Barry Manilow. Duvivier was a most astute and articulate observer of the musical scene. A large part of this book is devoted to ... Read more
"Both as a person and as a musician, he was number one in my book." —Benny Carter Bassist George Duvivier (1920-1985) was one of the most universally respected musicians in jazz. His impeccable musicianship graced the big bands in the 1940s and led to musical associations with virtually every important jazz and popular artist. His prolific recording career spanned all styles of music, from Eubie Blake to Eric Dolphy, Billie Holiday to Barry Manilow. Duvivier was a most astute and articulate observer of the musical scene. A large part of this book is devoted to ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
514
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Jazz
Number of Pages
514
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810826915
SKU
V9780810826915
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About Berger, Edward; Chevan, David
Edward Berger is Assistant Director, Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University and co-editor of Scarecrow's Studies in Jazz series. He is co-author of Benny Carter: A Life in American Music and Teddy Reig's biography, Reminiscing in Tempo (vols. 1 and 10 in the series) and co-editor and frequent contributor to the Annual Review of Jazz Studies. David Chevan, a ... Read more
Reviews for Bassically Speaking
We owe our thanks to jazz historian Edward Berger for this new book...
Bass Player
...very illuminating and intriguing book...interviews and information are so well done you just grow with the man from his childhood and develop a kinship...
Victory Review
Duvivier's legacy can now be passed on to others via this comprehensive effort...should be required ... Read more
Bass Player
...very illuminating and intriguing book...interviews and information are so well done you just grow with the man from his childhood and develop a kinship...
Victory Review
Duvivier's legacy can now be passed on to others via this comprehensive effort...should be required ... Read more