Drummer, composer, arranger and author Roy Porter discusses his life, musical career, and his recent book "There and Back." Porter recorded with Charlie Parker, and is one of the few remaining musicials who participated in the Be Bop/Jazz scene in Los Angeles during the late 40's and early 50's.|THERE AND BACK : THE STORY OF ROY PORTER / interviewed by James Graves. - Drummer, composer, arranger and author Roy Porter discusses his life, musical career, and his recent book "There and Back." Porter recorded with Charlie Parker, and is one of the few remaining musicials who participated in the Be Bop/Jazz scene in Los Angeles during the late 40's and early 50's. CONTENT: Musical recordings: Drum for Daryl, Jessica , from "In A Groove / Roy Porter -- Night in Tunisia, from "Charlie Parter story" / Charlie Parker, 28 Mar. 1946 -- Pete Beat from "Black California" / Roy Porter band, 1949 -- 11:45 Swing from "McGhee Special / Howard McGheee, Sept. 1945 -- Moose The Moosche from "Bird Symbol / Charlie Parker -- Lonegone Mood from "Grazn" / Friends of Distinction. RECORDED: June 1991.
Musical recordings: Drum for Daryl, Jessica , from "In A Groove / Roy Porter -- Night in Tunisia, from "Charlie Parter story" / Charlie Parker, 28 Mar. 1946 -- Pete Beat from "Black California" / Roy Porter band, 1949 -- 11:45 Swing from "McGhee Special / Howard McGheee, Sept. 1945 -- Moose The Moosche from "Bird Symbol / Charlie Parker -- Lonegone Mood from "Grazn" / Friends of Distinction.
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