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 …
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 …
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 …
