Bassically Speaking: An Oral History of George Duvivier

by Edward Berger

"Both as a person and as a musician, he was number one in my book." -Benny Carter

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810826917
• ISBN13: 9780810826915
• Release Date: June 1993
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.5"