Good Vibes: A Life in Jazz

Gibbs, Terry (Signed) & Cary Ginell

ISBN 10: 0810845865 / ISBN 13: 9780810845862

Published by Scarecrow Press, 2003

Book and DJ New. NO notes. No other names or ANY markings. New DJ not clipped. ; Inscribed to Judy and signed by Gibbs at 1st page. ; Studies in Jazz # 44; 334 pages; Signed by Biographee. Seller Inventory # 64976

Synopsis:

Terry Gibbs, legendary jazz vibraphonist and bandleader, was 12 years old when he kicked off his career as a professional musician, winning first place in an amateur performance. Born and raised in the heart of Brooklyn and possessing tremendous musical talent, Gibbs learned the ins and outs of bebop from pioneers like Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Bud Powell. In 1959 his ensemble, later dubbed The Dream Band, became the toast of Hollywood. Four decades, 65 albums, and 300 compositions later, his story is one of great substance-his foot-tapping music, revolutionary. Good Vibes is a rollicking autobiography that tracks jazz from the turbulent post-war years through the rise of bebop, traversing its changes through the eyes of one of its greatest practitioners. Gibbs's hilarious, poignant, and always fascinating anecdotes reveal little-known attributes and quirks about legendary personalities such as Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Steve Allen, Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, Billie Holiday, and many more. A foreword by Chubby Jackson, a discography, and an index round out this work.

About the Author: Terry Gibbs is a professional vibraphonist and bandleader. Cary Ginell is the owner of Sound Thinking Music Research and a partner of the Origin Jazz Library record label. He has published numerous book and articles.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Good Vibes: A Life in Jazz
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover, photos.
Condition: New
Dust Jacket Condition: New
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition; First Printing.