Joe Hunt has taught Drums at the Berklee School of Music for 20 years and has played with Bill Evans, Stan Getz, and many others. Here, he presents a historical look at the greatest jazz drummers from 1945 through 1965 with in-depth biographical information for each and a listing of their most famous recordings. Well written, informative, and to the point. A marvelous study of the bebop era and its drummers. Makes enjoyable reading for everyone interested in Jazz history. 105 pages.