Rhythm Man by Stephanie Stein Crease audiobook

Rhythm Man: Chick Webb and the Beat that Changed America

By Stephanie Stein Crease
Read by James Fouhey

Highbridge Audio

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9798212920346

  • ISBN: 9798212920322

  • ISBN: 9798212920339

Runtime: 13.48 Hours
Category: Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography
Audience: Adult
Language: English

Summary

Summary

Finalist for the Jazz Journalists Association Award for Biography/Autobiography

William 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 trailblazer Louis Jordan—along with him.

In this first comprehensive biography of Webb, author Stephanie Stein Crease traces his story in full, showing how his skills and innovations as a bandleader helped catalyze the music of the Swing Era and the growing big band industry, allowing Webb to become one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Crease explores Webb's personal and professional struggles as he rose to the top of the increasingly competitive world of big band jazz.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“A surprisingly comprehensive book on Chick Webb that will hopefully restore his important place in history.” LA Jazz Scene
“A sympathetic, extensively researched biography of an often-neglected swing-era pioneer that jazz fans will find compelling.” Library Journal

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Available Formats : CD, Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography
Runtime: 13.48
Audience: Adult
Language: English