Rhythm Man: Chick Webb and the Beat That Changed America Crease Stephanie Stein
The first comprehensive biography of the Swing Era's pioneering virtuoso drummer and bandleaderWilliam Henry "Chick" Webb (1905-39) was one of the first virtuoso drummers in jazz and an innovative…
Specifikacia Rhythm Man: Chick Webb and the Beat That Changed America Crease Stephanie Stein
The first comprehensive biography of the Swing Era's pioneering virtuoso drummer and bandleaderWilliam Henry "Chick" Webb (1905-39) was one of the first virtuoso drummers in jazz and an innovative bandleader dubbed the "Savoy King," who reigned at Harlem's world-famous Savoy Ballroom. Along with the likes of Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson, and Cab Calloway, Webb helped create the popular dance and music culture, known as Swing, that swept the United States during and after the Great Depression and left an indelible impact on American culture. Having moved to Harlem from Baltimore during the Harlem Renaissance, Webb's creativity, charisma and persistence enabled him to navigate the harsh realities of racism and show business, lifting not only himself to stardom but also bringing other future legends-namely vocalist extraordinaire Ella Fitzgerald and R&B
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