View from the Back of the Band

Mel Lewis (1929-1990) first picked up his father’s drumsticks at the age of two. 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 50 years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation.

Mel Lewis (1929-1990) a luat pentru prima data betisoarele tatalui sau la varsta de doi ani. La 17 ani era muzician profesionist cu norma intreaga.