Cymbal Press is thrilled to learn that Oceans of Time: The Musical Autobiography of Billy Hart by Billy Hart as told to Ethan Iverson has earned the prestigious 2026 Jazz Book of the Year Award from the Jazz Journalists Association. This is the second win for Cymbal Press in five …
Oceans of Time: The Musical Autobiography of Billy Hart (Cymbal Press)Billy Hart by Terrell K. Holmes The revered drummer, bandleader and composer, Billy Hart, has time in his hands; he has not only synthesized the history and styles of other drummers, but has developed a singular technique and become a …
Cymbal Press is thrilled to learn that the Jazz Journalists Association has named Oceans of Time – The Musical Autobiography by Billy Hart (with Ethan Iverson) as a finalist for best biographical book of the year in the biography/autobiography category! This exceptional honor follows Oceans of Time being named one …
The jazz world recently lost a beloved and spectacularly talented musician, Ken Peplowski. In honor of Ken, we’re happy to share this conversation with Jon Gordon from his Cymbal Press book, Jazz Dialogues. We hope you enjoy it. Rest-in-Power Ken. Ken PeplowskiJapan – 2013 JG: So, Ken Peplowski. First of all, …
Cymbal Press’ most recent book, Oceans of Time: The Musical Autobiography of Billy Hart, is off to a great start. Launched at the Billy Hart Quartet’s recent six-night sold-out residency at New York’s legendary Village Vanguard, our stock of books were all purchased following the first set. #1 rankings on …
Cymbal Press is thrilled to announce the publication of Oceans of Time: The Musical Autobiography of Billy Hart. This book represents an important contribution to any jazz library and is sure to be enjoyed by devoted fans, musicians, and educators alike. Few drummers have traversed more stylistic terrain or logged more miles …
Advance Praise for Oceans of Time: The Musical Autobiography of Billy Hart A wonderful book. Reading it, you’re sitting there listening to Billy Hart talk effortlessly and incisively about music and the remarkable people who make it. And you don’t want him to stop. —Lawrence Block, author of When The …
Downbeat Recommends… New for Fall 2024 Cymbal Press has three great new books available for every musical taste. Treat yourself to the gift of brilliant music writing or purchase them as a gift. All books are available in softcover, hardcover, and Kindle editions. The Jazz Omnibus: 21st-Century Photos and Writings …
Editors, authors, and photographers representing the 90 contributors to The Jazz Omnibus: 21st-Century Photos and Writings by Members of the Jazz Journalists Association, shared selfies with their critically-acclaimed book.
Editorial Conversation The Buzz, the podcast of the Jazz Journalists Association, featured a discussion of The Jazz Omnibus with editor David Adler, copy chief Terri Hinte, editorial advisor and JJA president Howard Mandel, and Cymbal Press publisher Gary Stager about the intentions and processes behind creation of a volume representing …
