(Book). Now back in print, this bestseller by Mel Torme is a brilliant biography of his friend of forty years, Buddy Rich, who was one of the most famous drummers of the Swing Era, having starred in the Artie Shaw and Tommy Dorsey bands. His career started when he was two years old in his parents' Vaudeville act, and by the time he was four he was the highest paid child performer in the world. The Buddy Rich story is a fascinating one, as much for what it says about the world of American music and entertainment as for the remarkable life it portrays. Drawing from interviews and many personal reminiscences, Torme packs this biography with vivid, often funny, anecdotes. His personal touch and his in-depth knowledge of jazz make for a moving, insightful, and often hilarious biography. 233 pages, 6-1/2 x 9-1/2 Softcover

A biography of one of the most famous drummers of the Swing Era, who after World War II successfully led several bands of his own.

From his debut on the vaudeville stage at 18 months old as "Traps, the Drum Wonder," through his tenure with Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw and Tommy Dorsey, to fronting his own big band for 20 years, Buddy Rich lived up to the billing of "the world's greatest drummer." This comprehensive book covers his whole life story and features never-before-seen or published pictures, interviews, and the most complete discography ever compiled. Essential reading for drummers and jazz fans. Hardcover.

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A sweeping look at American song written by one our greatest singers offers memorable portraits of Nat "King" Cole, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, and many, many more before concluding with Torme's own invaluable reflections of the art of singing. 32 illustrations.

(Music Sales America). Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments contains systematic instruction for the beginner student who wants to learn to play drums. It is also a great value to the teacher and professional drummer who wishes to increase his knowledge of rudiments. In addition to the elementary principles of music, there are 83 lessons of exercises and rudiments, 21 reading exercises, 10 exercises employing rudiments and advanced rhythmic studies. Mr. Rich's ability and genius in the drum world make this tutorial one of the landmarks of drum literature. In this 2-DVD edition, Ted MacKenzie reveals for the first time the Rich-Adler technique as it was intended. Making it accessible to all drummers, beginners and advanced alike. The DVDs include demonstrations of all the basic drum lessons and rudiments. DVD 1 includes the lessons played in non-bounce, matched technique format; DVD 2 includes the lessons played in bounce, traditional technique format.

"Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find."—Booklist, starred review Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults "Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly inspiring..."—School Library Journal

In The Other Side of the Rainbow, world-renowned vocalist Mel Torme takes readers on a Hollywood rollercoaster ride through the triumphs and disasters of the short-lived "Judy Garland Show", at the same time revealing a personal side of Judy Garland rarely glimpsed. 16 halftones.

Flummoxed by formulas? Queasy about equations? Perturbed by pi? Now you can stop cursing over calculus and start cackling over Math, the newest volume in Bill RobertsonOCOs accurate but amusing Stop Faking It best sellers. As Robertson sees it, too many people view mathematics as a set of rules to be followed, procedures to memorize, and theorems to apply. This book focuses on the reasoning behind the rules, from math basics all the way up to a brief introduction to calculus."

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.