This time a classic: the drum transcription of the famous tune “Aja” by Steely Dan, from the album Aja (1977) with the legendary Steve Gadd on drums. The full drum transcription is available for purchase and includes 7 pages plus a notation key.
The brilliant Steve Gadd’s playing is a mix of the drumming styles of jazz legends such as Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and Tony Williams. The three drum breaks played on “Aja” showcase some of his iconic phrasing and licks. Here’s a demonstration, extracted from the Master Series DVD, featuring Steve’s performance. To discover more I suggest the book, including a collection of transcriptions, The Steve Gadd Book by Hans Fagt.
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