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Stan Levey is one of the most influential drummers in the history of modern jazz. During his extraordinary career, the selftaught Levey played alongside a whos who of twentieth century jazz artists: Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Art Tatum, Ben Webster, Dexter Gordon, Lester Young, Thelonius Monk, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Ella Fitzgerald . . . the remarkable list goes on and on, and includes dozens of the most distinguished names in the annals of jazz and popular music.Jazz Heavyweight follows Levey's prolific and colorful life, from his childhood days in roughandtumble North Philadelphia, to his first gig as a drummer for Dizzy Gillespie at the tender age of sixteen, to his meteoric rise as one of the most sought after sidemen in the world of bebop, to his membership in the Lighthouse AllStars.Jazz aficionados will relish Jazz Heavyweight for its new, neverbeforepublished information about such hugely influential musicians as Parker, Gillespie, and Davis, while jazz neophytes will find a fastpaced, colorful encapsulation of the entire history of modern jazz. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking an upcloseandpersonal look at jazz in the latter half of the twentieth century.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Stan Levey: Jazz Heavyweight'? A: The book focuses on the life and career of Stan Levey, an influential jazz drummer, highlighting his collaborations with legendary jazz artists and his significant contributions to modern jazz.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Stan Levey: Jazz Heavyweight'? A: The author of the book is Frank R. Hayde.
- Q: How many pages is 'Stan Levey: Jazz Heavyweight'? A: 'Stan Levey: Jazz Heavyweight' contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in hardcover binding.
- Q: What information can I expect to find in this book? A: Readers can expect new, never-before-published information about influential musicians in jazz history as well as a comprehensive overview of modern jazz.
- Q: Is this book suitable for jazz beginners? A: Yes, 'Stan Levey: Jazz Heavyweight' is suitable for jazz neophytes as it offers a fast-paced and colorful encapsulation of jazz history.
- Q: When was 'Stan Levey: Jazz Heavyweight' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2016.
- Q: Does the book cover specific personal stories from Stan Levey's life? A: Yes, the book details Stan Levey's life, including his childhood, early career, and experiences with prominent jazz musicians.
- Q: What genre does 'Stan Levey: Jazz Heavyweight' belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of music biography, specifically focusing on jazz.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Both jazz enthusiasts and those new to jazz will find value in this book, as it provides insights into the history and key figures of modern jazz.