Playing in a big band is one of the most complex and nuanced jobs that a
drummer faces. Garey Williams' new book Drummer's Guide to Big Band sets
out a highly-organized game plan for tackling the demands of the big
band drum chair. In addition to a thorough explanation of charts,
grooves, song forms, set-ups, and other figures, the book includes a
multimedia disc with both video and audio examples. I look forward to
using this book with my own students!