Any Old Kind of Day in Memory of Harry Chapin

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Jim Chapin (Dad)

Jim Chapin is Harry's father. Jim is an accomplished drummer. He played with many big bands including Tommy Dorsey. He also has written books and created instructional videos on drumming.

He recently has been seen at the Chapin Family music weekends in the summer at Ovens Park. 

Partial List of Credits with Harry

Chapin Music! (1966)
Short Stories (1973)

Partial List of other Credits 

Wipe Out - Music Minus One Drummer
Fun with Drum Sticks (Vinyl)
Sticks in your Mind (Vinyl) - Music Minus One Drummer  

Instructional Music Books

Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer (1969) - spiral bound, 51 pages
Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer (1971) Volume 2 - Notebook Binder.

Instructional Videos

Jim Chapin - Speed,  Power, Control, and Endurance. Release date: Jul 30, 1992 


Copyright 1998, 2004 Marty Acks
This page was last updated on February 20, 2004  
email me at martyacks@anyoldkindofday.com