52nd Street Beat [Alf:24-BEAT]

Joe Hunt has taught drums at the Berklee School of Music for 20 years and has played with Bill Evans, Stan Getz, and many others. Here, he presents a historical look at the greatest jazz drummers from 1945 through 1965 with in-depth biographical information for each and a listing of their most famous recordings. This comprehensive study of the bebop era and its drummers makes enjoyable reading for those interested in jazz history.