African Rhythms For Drumset

A pictorial documentary of some of the most influential figures in 20th century music through the camera of award winning photographer Duncan Schiedt. Many have become classic well-known photos while other have been rarely seen. All photos are accompanied by a short biography of the featured artist. Artists include Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith, Jelly Roll Morton, Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Coleman Hawkins, and Charlie Parker. by Christian Bourdon
Book w/CD. 68 pages.

The rhythms and bass lines of Bikutsi, Mbala, Mangambeu, Ekang, Ashiko, Makossa, Tchamassi, and Makassi are notated here as one could hear them played throughout Cameroon and other regions of Africa. Discover many different ways of hearing and feeling each rhythm and open new doors for your creativity, regardless which style of music you are playing.

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