In Rhythm Is My Beat: Jazz Guitar Great Freddie Green and the Count Basie Sound; Alfred Green tells the story of his father; rhythm guitarist Freddie Green; whose guitar work served as the pulse of the Count Basie Band. A quiet but key figure in big band jazz; Freddie Green took a distinct pride in his role as Basiersquo;s rhythm guitarist; redefining the outer limits of acoustic rhythm guitar and morphing it into an art form. So distinct was Greenrsquo;s style that it would eventually give birth to notations on guitar charts that read: ldquo;Play in the style of Freddie Green.rdquo; This American jazz icon; much like his inimitable sound; achieved stardom as a sideman; both in and out of Basiersquo;s band. Greenrsquo;s signature sound provided lift to soloists like Lester Young and vocalist Lilrsquo; Jimmy Rushing; a reflection of Greenrsquo;s sophisticated technique; that produced; in Greenrsquo;s words; his ldquo;rhythm wave.rdquo; Billie Holiday; Ruby Braff; Benny Goodman; Gerry Mulligan; Teddy Wilson; Ray Charles; Judy Carmichael; Joe Williams and other recording artists all benefited from the relentless fours of the man who came to be known as Mr. Rhythm. The mystique surrounding Freddie Greenrsquo;s technique is illuminated through generous commentary by insightful interviews with other musicians; guitar professionals and scholars; all of whom offer their ideas on Freddie Greenrsquo;s sound. Alfred Green throughout demystifies the man behind the legend.This work will interest jazz fans; students; and scholars; guitar enthusiasts and professionals; music historians and anyone interested not only in the history of jazz but of the African American experience in jazz.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fun processBy K.MarkeyThe trick to this is to have fun with it. At first I thought I was going to have to spend a lot of money re-arrange everything. but this is not the case. I did end up spending under $50. but that was my preference. not necessary. The rest I can do with colored paper. The process makes you more attentive to things you are probably neglecting. such as: health. finances and the other life areas. Color does have power and vibration and light does effect us; ever have to sit under florescent lights with no natural light? Most people do and I think it is very stressful and helps contribute to much of the workplace misery. There are tips for office management in this book. but the focus is on your home and its not something just for the richest one percent. All of us can perform feng shui with re-cycled goods. paper. tape fabric. You can hide many of the solutions too and keep your decor. I dont know yet if it works. but it certainly cant hurt to take the directions suggestions. It took me 3 days to read the book and make easy household changes. and the last part of the book is ongoing affirmations to help work on positive outlook. If you are cleaning out your house and garage. youve already stepped into the process. so why not try some easy feng shui and see what happens?2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The most practical Feng Shui bookBy B. AhlenFor anyone who has either been just confused by the many different schools of Feng Shui. or just wants to start from scratch with an extremely practical guide. this is it.The author covers all the basics and explains WHY they work. and is also careful to point out where there are extreme situations that need professional help beyond a book.It is rare to find any book that is so clear and hands-on in any field!This book is also well suited for Westerners who may not relate to all of the traditional Feng Shui cures. and it offers many alternatives for the cures that you may already have at home or can get nearby.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Is the best book on feng shui I have ever hadBy dale ann clancy-faganIs the best book on feng shui I have ever had. This is the fifth copy I have bought to give to a friend. It is written so well and the author is so entertaining and her ideas are so easy to apply to your home
