Dennis Rowland: Renowned Jazz Vocalist
Keeping the Beat: What Count Basie Taught Me About Music, Mentorship and Leader
In Keeping the Beat, the insightful book by renowned jazz vocalist Dennis Rowland, he reflects on his seven years as the featured singer with the iconic Count Basie Orchestra. Through vivid stories from the bandstand and life on the road, Rowland shares eight valuable lessons in jazz music leadership that he learned from Basie and his fellow musicians—insights on preparation, listening, mentorship, and trust that resonate far beyond the world of jazz.
