Drum soloist

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Mel Lewis "Tiptoe"

From Consummation, by the Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Orchestra. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Chuck Kerrigan
Jan 18, 2018

Steve Gadd: Quartet #2

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Transcribed by Karl Sterling
Dec 18, 2017

Dannie Richmond: "Three Worlds of Drums"

From the album Me, Myself An Eye by Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD-8803).   This transcription is from For The Record, a new book of drum solos by some of the world’s greatest drummers, written by David Wood. TO READ THE…

Transcribed by David Wood
Dec 5, 2017

Graham Lear: "Head, Hands & Feet"

Graham Lear: “Head, Hands & Feet” From the album Moonflower by Santana (Columbia C2-34914) TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Transcribed by Tim Smith
Nov 16, 2017

Chuck Flores "Es Tiempo"

“Es Tiempo” from the album Flores Azules (Dobre Records DR-1001)                   TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Transcribed by Skip Shaffer
Nov 8, 2017
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Drum Soloist: Billy Cobham

Blues March   From the album: Montreaux Summit Vol. I TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Transcribed by Bobby Cleall
Sep 15, 2017

Tokudo

Billy Hart - Tokudo TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Transcribed by Jean-Etienne Roch
Jun 19, 2017

Ed Blackwell — "Bemsha Swing"

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Jun 8, 2017

Drum Soloist - Jo Jones -"Adlib"

This solo was transcribed from the album entitled, The Main Man—Jo Jones, recorded in November 1976, and released on the Pablo label. The solo is heard toward the end of "Adlib" which appears on side 1, cut 3. TO READ…

by Richard Egart
May 25, 2017

Drum Soloist - Buddy Rich

Buddy Rich Paul's Tune

by Chuck Kerrigan
May 10, 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…

Modern Drummer
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…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017
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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: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
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: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017
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