Bassically speaking : an oral history of George Duvivier / by Edward Berger ; musical analysis by David Chevan ; foreword by Benny Carter.
| Author/creator |
Berger, Edward |
| Other author/creator | Chevan, David. |
| Other author/creator | Carter, Benny. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | [Newark, N.J.] : Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers--The State University of New Jersey ; Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press, 1993. |
| Description | xi, 483 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
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| Series | Studies in jazz ; no. 17 Studies in jazz ; no. 17. ^A141750 |
| Contents | Notes on the interviews -- The making of a musician -- From symphony to swing -- Hawkins University -- Savoy nights -- Army days -- The Lunceford connection -- Swing: an era ends -- Birdland and bud -- The vocalists -- First call: the studios -- Amazing bass -- Into the woodshed -- For the record: from Armstrong to Dolphy -- The pianists -- Last sessions -- Final bars -- The Duvivier style: technical analysis / by David Chevan -- Discography/solography. Introduction ; Discography ; Discographical addenda ; Index to the discography -- Discography of compositions and arrangements. Title listing ; Artist listing -- Appendices. A. George Duvivier on commercial videos ; B. Unissued sessions mentioned in the text ; C. Other bassists on albums with Duvivier ; D. Condensed resume ; E. Melody Maker article by George Duvivier ; F. 1940s compositions by Duvivier ; G. George Duvivier, 1920-1985, eulogy. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Local note | Little-297972--305131004462T |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references, discographies, and indexes. |
| LCCN | 93028497 |
| ISBN | 0810826917 |
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