(Reference). Chick Webb's short professional career (he died at age 30) served as an inspiration to young drummers at the dawn of America's big band/swing era. Simply stated, Webb is the guy who inspired the guys, who inspired the guys, who inspired you. Gene Krupa: "Chick taught me more than anyone." Buddy Rich: "As a soloist, Chick had no equal at the time." Papa Jo Jones "I don't speak of Chick Webb, the drummer, I speak of Chick Webb, the epitome." And Webb accomplished this as a black man crippled with a debilitating disease in a segregated society. His contributions as a drummer/bandleader changed the course of music in America, not the least of which was discovering Ella Fitzgerald. Author Chet Falzerano chronicles Webb's greatness in this celebration of the "little giant" including the recreation of Webb's drum set. Emmy Nominated Bandleader Van Alexander, "I salute Chet and Judith for (the book's) painstaking, accurate documentation." Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts, "Thank you for keeping things alive." Noted drum historian John Aldridge, "Just finished reading your book! Great job" Noted music historian Bruce Klauber, "This essential and long-overdue work about the man who changed the course of jazz drumming is simply superb in every way." Noted drum historian Harry J. Cangany, "I have three more words to add: BUY THIS BOOK!" Jeff Kaufman, Director, The Savoy King Documentary, "Here's a wonderful new book about Chick Webb, with a forward by the much-missed Van Alexander. Kudos to author Chet Falzerano!" Baco Bill, administrator of Facebook's Chick Webb Appreciation page, "It's like traveling back in time.. as I was reading I could almost hear that unique bouncing pulse of the right foot of a master who changed the game forever.. The photography is stunning and the pages are large enough to fully enjoy the shots.. and the writing flows like the music.. I have always thought that the best writing has an inner rhythm and Chet is spot on the beat.. Highly recommended (as if you can't tell lol)" Pages: 68 Instrumentation: Drum