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Bassically Speaking - An Oral History of George Duvivier (Hardcover)
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Bassically Speaking - An Oral History of George Duvivier (Hardcover)
Series: Studies in Jazz
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"Both as a person and as a musician, he was number one in my book."
-Benny Carter Bassist George Duvivier (1920-1985) was one of the
most universally respected musicians in jazz. His impeccable
musicianship graced the big bands in the 1940s and led to musical
associations with virtually every important jazz and popular
artist. His prolific recording career spanned all styles of music,
from Eubie Blake to Eric Dolphy, Billie Holiday to Barry Manilow.
Duvivier was a most astute and articulate observer of the musical
scene. A large part of this book is devoted to his own reflections
on growing up in Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s, the evolution of
the bass, life in the commercial studios, and his memories of close
associates-Coleman Hawkins, Jimmie Lunceford, Bud Powell, Lena
Horne, and many others. In addition, twenty of Duvivier's
colleagues, including Louie Bellson, Ron Carter, Milt Hinton, Ed
Shaughnessy, Arthur Taylor, and Joe Wilder, have contributed,
covering a variety of musical and social issues, as well as
providing a loving portrait of an extraordinary artist. Duvivier's
musical style is discussed by David Chevan, who has included
transcriptions of several solos. An extensive
discography/solography traces Duvivier's incredibly diverse
recording career. With dozens of previously unpublished photos.
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