The View from the Back of the Band - The Life and Music of Mel Lewis

Mel Lewis (1929-1990) first picked up his father's drumsticks at the age of two. At 17 he was a full-time professional musician. The View from the Back of the Band is the first biography of this legendary jazz drummer. For over 50 years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation.

About the author

CHRIS SMITH was raised in Iowa and began playing the drums at age eight. He holds degrees from Northern Illinois University and Manhattan School of Music, and a doctorate from University of Northern Colorado. He is currently a professional drummer and educator in New York, frequently giving master classes throughout the U.S.

Summary

Mel Lewis (1929-1990) first picked up his father’s drumsticks at the age of two. At 17 he was a full-time professional musician. The View from the Back of the Band is the first biography of this legendary jazz drummer. For over 50 years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Smith
• Publisher: University Of North Texas Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2016
• EAN: 9781574416534
• ISBN: 978-1-57441-653-4
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 228 mm x 30 mm
• Weight: 559 g
• Series: North Texas Lives of Musician; North Texas Lives of Musician Series; North Texas Lives of Musician
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Music > Monographs