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May 1987 – Volume 11 • Number 4

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Articles in May 1987

Features

Stan Levey

Like most other young, searching musicians, Stan Levey became a dedicated disciple of the ideas of Gillespie and Parker.

by Burt Korall

Apr 4, 2019

From The Past

John F. Williams: Studio Pioneer

Greatness in music is greatness in character. No more fitting epitaph could pay tribute better than this statement on the loss of drumming great Johnny Williams.

by Rodman A. Sims

Apr 4, 2019

Flipbook

May 1987 - Volume 11 • Number 4

Vinnie Colaiuta, Stan Levey, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Eliot Zigmund, John F. Williams, Steve Smith, Phil Collins

May 1, 1987

A Different View

Bassist Will Lee

The former drummer turned studio bassist

by Brooke Sheffield Comer

Apr 4, 2019

Portraits

Eliot Zigmund

Eliot Zigmund played with Bill Evans Trio, Eon with Richie Beirach, Frank Tusa, Don Friedman, Bob Kindred, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz, and others.

by Jeff Potter

Apr 4, 2019