Edward Joseph Blackwell (October 10, 1929 – October 7, 1992) was one of the pioneers of free jazz drumming. Born in New Orleans, he was known for his extensive work with Ornette Coleman. His musical roots were extremely different, from New Orleans second-line drumming to the Blues, Big Band Swing, Mardi Gras Indian music, and Caribbean music. During his career, Blackwell performed and recorded with artists such as John Coltrane, Ray Charles, Charlie Haden, Anthony Braxton, Don Cherry, and many others.
Here’s the drum solo transcription for “Complete Communion” by Don Cherry, from the album Complete Communion (1966).
In this solo, several rhythmic/timbral ideas reflect Blackwell’s affinity to bebop and hard-bop drumming, as well as his New Orleans roots. There are so many references to the language of drummers such as Max Roach, Art Blakey, and Philly Joe Jones. The structure is organized into five eight-measure phrases (40 measures). He develops his phrases on variations of the tune rhythm patterns, breaking them up, putting them back together, and superimposing others. Blackwell’s drum solo on “Complete Communion” is a perfect example of motivic development, repetitions, and call/response technique, which creates a melodic statement on the drumset.
The drum solo starts at 3:18.
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Great music. That drum solo was mesmerizing. Thanks
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