Jazz Bass Artists of the 1950s
“As an educator and bassist, I love the book. I emailed many colleagues about its existence.” --Mark Neuenschwander, bassist and educator: adjunct professor, Jazz Studies Program, University of South Florida School of Music; St. Petersburg College; Eckerd College; the Pinellas County Center for the Arts"A fantastic book. It is similar to myJazz Bass Book- extremely well done. I will be recommending this one on my website." --John Goldsby,author ofThe Jazz Bass Book: Technique and Traditionand columnist forBass Playermagazine“Love  the book and have found it very useful in my private teaching at the  Manhattan School of Music. It is a great way to appreciate the rich  history of the bass in that very important musical period. I also  learned a lot from this book. Great work.”--Harvie S, professor of Jazz  Bass and Jazz Ensemble, Manhattan School of Music; Award-winning  composer, arranger, bassist and producer"Dave  Hunt has thoroughly collected lots of stories and biographical notes on  the most important bassists of the post-war era. With its timelines,  tables and recommended listening lists, this book is a great resource  for every jazz bass freak." --Jonas Lohse, www.doublebassguide.com"Jazz Bass Artists of the 1950sis a great new source about 15 of the most prominent jazz bassists from that decade. Author Dave Hunt knowledgeably and respectfully presents extensive historical and musical information about the well-known bass giants of that era.... The book's organization is first rate.... This 280-page book is a treasure and will be enjoyed by those who are unfamiliar with the music of these artists and those who have extensive familiarity with them. I am looking forward to checking out many of the recordings the author describes. I am excited about his addition to the literature and look forward to delving into suggested recordings and using the book as a means to further explore these inspirational bassists." --Bob Sinicrope,Bass World, the Magazine of the International Society of Bassists,June-September, 2010