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Name: Good vibes
Author: Terry Gibbs

Terry Gibbs takes readers through the evolution of jazz from the turbulent postwar years to the bebop era, offering a first‑hand account of its cultural shifts. His memoir combines wit and poignancy, illuminating the lives of legends such as Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Steve Allen, Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, and Billie Holiday. The book includes a foreword by Chubby Jackson, a discography, and an index, providing a comprehensive resource for jazz enthusiasts and scholars alike.

First publish date: 2003

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Terry Gibbs

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