Mel Lewis (1929-1990) was born Melvin Sokoloff to Jewish Russian immigrants in Buffalo, New York. He first picked up his father's drumsticks at the age of two and at 17 he was a full-time professional musician. The View from the Back of the Band is the first biography of this legendary jazz drummer. For over fifty years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation. His ability to mentor young musicians truly defined his career.
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Mel Lewis (1929-1990) was born Melvin Sokoloff to Jewish Russian immigrants in Buffalo, New York. He first picked up his father's drumsticks at the age of two and at 17 he was a full-time professional musician. The View from the Back of the Band is the first biography of this legendary jazz drummer. For over fifty years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation. His ability to mentor young musicians truly defined his career.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 416 p. North Texas Lives of Musician, 10. Audience: General/trade. 2014 hardcover 1st edition 1st printing with full number line. Slght tilt to spine, all 4 corners bumped, which has caused a little bit of curling, else text clean, binding tight.