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"Don Alias: Stories of a Legendary Percussionist" By Melanie Futorian Available on Kindle

Source: Melanie Futorian
March 17, 2015

The Don Alias ebook is now out. This book recounts the journey of a great, American percussionist who set a new standard in percussion in a multitude of musical genres from Afro Cuban to jazz. From the 1950s into the new millennium, his performances ranged from playing on the streets of Harlem to recording the groundbreaking Miles Davis album, Bitches Brew. Don Alias: Stories of a Legendary Percussionist is derived from our many fascinating conversations, excerpts from his personal journal ...

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