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Jazz

Resources and information for jazz scholars, performers, and listeners

Jazz Percussion

Recommended Books

Jazz Drumming

The Evolution of Jazz Drumming: A Workbook for Applied
Drumset Students, by Danny Gottlieb

Buddy Rich's Rudiments Around the Kit, by Ted MacKenzie

From Afro-Cuban Rhythms to Latin Jazz, by Raul A. Fernandez

World Jazz Drumming, by Mark Walker

Progressive Independence, Jazz: A Comprehensive Guide to
Basic Jazz Drumming Technique, by Ron Spagnardi

Rudimental Jazz: A Musical Application of Rudiments to the
Drumset, by Joe Morello

Jazz Percussionists/Drummers

Drummin' Men: The Heartbeat of Jazz, the Bebop Years,

Traps, the Drum Wonder: The Life of Buddy Rich, by Mel Tormé

The World of Gene Krupa: That Legendary "Drummin'
Man" by Bruce H. Klauber

Interlibrary Loan

Users are encouraged to search for items beyond University Libraries' catalog via RILM Abstracts of Music Literature and WorldCat. Materials not available in print or online may be requested through Interlibrary Loan. Please allow up to seven days for electronic delivery and up to fourteen days for delivery of physical items.