Various performers ; Louie Bellson, narrator and host ; Roy Haynes, Jack DeJohnette, commentary. Special features: seven rare and previously-unreleased bonus clips. Jumpin at the Jubilee (Shadow Wilson, 1943) ; Northwest passage (Don Lamond, 1948) ; Drum solo (Max Roach, 1982) ; Straight no chaser (Shelly Manne, 1958) ; Corner pocket (Sonny Payne, 1964) ; Who's sorry now (Ray Bauduc, 1951) ; Crazy rivvin ("Big" Sid Catlett, 1947) -- DVD-ROM features: six note-for-note transcriptions on printable PDF files, along with internet links for use on a PC. System requirements: DVD-ROM drive, established internet connection, and Windows 95 or later. Alfred Pub. Co.: 908084 (on container: TL 22138).
Contents:
pt. 1. 1920-1950. -- pt. 2. 1950-1970.
Summary:
Traces the history of jazz drumming in America. Included are rare film clips and still photographs of Baby Dobbs, Paul Barbarin, Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Dave Tough, Sid Catlett, Jo Jones, and Kenny Clarke (pt. 1), and Shelly Manne, Joe Morello, Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones and Tony Williams (pt. 2), along with many others.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.