Document: Max Roach’s Drum Solo on Joy Spring
Recording: Clifford Brown and Max Roach - Clifford Brown and Max Roach
(CD - Polygram Records Reissue 2000)
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Description: Here’s a transcription of Max Roach’s tasty brush solo from Clifford Brown and Max Roach’s seminal self-titled recording. His solo is led of by trading 4’s with members of the band, and followed by him taking a full chorus. A classic!
Document: Art Blakey’s Drum Solo on This I Dig of You
Recording: Hank Mobley - Soul Station (CD - Blue Note Records Reissue 1999)
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Description: One of the greatest jazz drummers of all time, Art Blakey is in top form on this solo from Hank Mobley’s album Soul Station. Blakey’s driving ideas and blazing chops are featured expertly here, as he takes two choruses over the classic hard bop tune.
Document: Philly Joe Jones’ Drum Solo on Four
Recording: Miles Davis - Workin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet (CD - OJC Records 1990)
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Document: Philly Joe Jones’ Drum Solo on Blues By Five
Recording: Miles Davis - Cookin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet (CD - OJC Records 1991)
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Description: Philly Joe Jones’ drumming made a huge mark on the history of jazz drumming, and his influence will be felt for years to come. Both tunes feature Philly Joe trading fours with the ever-talented Quntet.
Document: Lewis Nash’s Drum Solo on Illuminations
Recording: McCoy Tyner - Illuminations (CD - Telarc Records 2004)
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Description: A transcription of Lewis Nash as heard on the title track of McCoy Tyner's 2004 record, Illuminations. Nash is heard trading 8 bar phrases with the other members of the band, then 6 bar phrases until the head of the tune is restated. A killin' solo from a killin' drummer.
Document: Bill Stewart’s Drum Solo on Wee
Recording: John Scofield - EnRoute (CD - Verve Records 2004)
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Description: Here's we have the improvisational stylings of one of my favorite drummers around today: Bill Stewart. This transcription is from his traded 8's with bassist Steve Swallow on John Scofield's 2004 release, EnRoute.
Welcome musicians! Here is a repository of information that I’ve compiled for any and everyone interested in learning more about the drum set. Wether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran looking for more, this page can help!
Use the navigation tabs below to learn more about drum set basics, playing in different styles of music, and to check out some transcriptions.
If you’re a private student of Charlie, below you’ll find links to material that was either discussed or handed out in lessons. Click on the sheet you need, save it, print it, and start practicing!
