Grooving with Ghost Notes – Part 3

The third episode of this series focuses on ghost notes in an 8th-note shuffle groove. The workout features 4 shuffle grooves: Rock Shuffle (including two ghost-note variants inspired by Jeff Porcaro’s drum beats on Toto’s “Child’s Anthem” and Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle”), Texas Shuffle, and Linear Shuffle. We’ll use these grooves … More Grooving with Ghost Notes – Part 3

Ahmad Jamal – Poinciana (Live At The Pershing) – Full Drum Transcription

The live version of “Poinciana” by Ahmad Jamal from At the Pershing: But Not for Me (1958) stands as a masterclass for its elegant arrangement, expressive dynamics, and irresistible groove. More than six decades later, this performance continues to inspire drummers and musicians alike.
This blog post takes a deep dive into … More Ahmad Jamal – Poinciana (Live At The Pershing) – Full Drum Transcription