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Solid Soloing, Part 2: Changing Note Rates

In this miniseries we’re utilizing my “glue” method to gain freedom and flow while soloing. In the first installment we discussed how to connect two ideas without hesitation, using a specific sticking as a transition. In this article we’re going…

James Murphy
Feb 23, 2017

Drum Soloist - Roy Haynes

Roy Haynes is one of the leading exponents of modern jazz drumming. His influence in the development of the progressive styles of the late forties and fifties was equal to that of Kenny Clarke, Max Roach and Art Blakey. TO…

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Feb 23, 2017

Drum Soloist Tony Williams Solo

Skip Shaffer is currently the drummer with the Airmen of Note, U. S. Air Force Jazz Ensemble in Washington, D. C. He is very involved in transcribing the work of Tony Williams and Louie Bellson, and has also just completed…

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Feb 23, 2017

Drum Soloist: Max Roach Transcription And Analysis

Max Roach's artistic development in the late 40's and early 50's made it clear that an evolutionary change had occurred in jazz drumming. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital…

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Feb 23, 2017

Drum Soloist

Joe Morello, ranks among the "greats" of jazz drumming. He has won the respect and admiration of every drummer who takes his instrument seriously. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15%…

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Feb 23, 2017

Drum Soloist - Steve Gadd: Aja-Steely Dan

Steely Dan's Aja TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel Subscribe Now All Access (Print + Digital) USA $14.99…

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Feb 23, 2017

Drum Soloist: Elvin Jones

Elvin Jones needs no introduction to drummers. He reached prominence in the early sixties by way of his pioneering rhythmic concepts behind the late, revered tenor saxophonist John Coltrane. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month…

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Feb 23, 2017

Drum Soloist: Steve Gadd “Samba Song???

Steve Gadd "Samba Song" TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel Subscribe Now All Access (Print + Digital) USA…

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Feb 23, 2017

Drum Soloist - Tony Williams: Solo on "Seven Steps to Heaven"

Tony Williams: Solo on "Seven Steps to Heaven TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel Subscribe Now All Access…

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Feb 23, 2017

Drum Soloist: Elvin Jones Solo "Effendi"

Elvin Jones Solo "Effendi", from Inception transcription. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99 /year SAVE 15% Digital Monthly Magazine 47 Years of Archives (500+ Issues) 40+ Drum Channel Subscribe Now All Access (Print…

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Feb 23, 2017