Weber, Eberhard
Eberhard Weber: A German Jazz Story (Popular Music History)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800500822
- author:
- Weber, Eberhard
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Equinox Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 190
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimeters (0.20 kg
- Genre:
- Music, History & Criticism, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Eberhard Weber's autobiography is a remarkable account of his life and career as a jazz bassist. The virtuoso's innovative approach to his instrument revolutionized the genre, and his band Colours became one of the most successful jazz groups in Europe. This English translation of his original German publication offers a humorous and exciting testimony to a vital period in German jazz history. Weber's remarkable story is a testament to his creative musical companions and his own explorations of the bass as an instrument. With a career spanning many years and collaborations with some of the biggest names in international jazz, his autobiography is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of jazz and its key figures. First published in German in 2015, this autobiography has now been translated into English, making it accessible to a wider audience.