This new drum transcription features Joey Baron’s interpretation of “Doxy,” the jazz standard composed by Sonny Rollins and recorded by Mark Murphy on his album Beauty and the Beast (1987). Although it’s not notated in the transcription, Baron lightly feathers the bass drum in quarter notes. If you’d like to explore more of Joey Baron’s … More Joey Baron: Mark Murphy – Doxy (Full Drum Transcription)
“Simplicity is not a simple thing.” Donald Bailey’s drumming on Jimmy Smith’s album Home Cookin’ (1959) is straightforward and clear, with a wonderful shuffle feel during the solo sections. Here’s the full drum transcription of the tune “Since I Fell For You.” Even if not notated in the transcription, Donald Bailey plays the bass drum … More Jimmy Smith – Since I Fell For You (Drum Sheet Music)
Another drum transcription featuring one of my favorite drummers. The tune is “Delilah,” from the legendary album Clifford Brown & Max Roach (1954), by the Clifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet. Here’s the transcription of the trading fours and drum solo. Keep on drumming! DOWNLOAD THE PDF
Here’s a full drum transcription of “Along Came Betty” by Mark Murphy, from the album Beauty and the Beast (1987) with Joey Baron on drums. DOWNLOAD THE PDF The tune is a famous standard composed by Benny Golson. In this version, Joey Baron plays the head section with brushes, then switches to sticks for the … More Joey Baron: Mark Murphy – Along Came Betty (Full Drum Transcription)
Here’s a drum transcription of the intro and head of “Night Dreamer” by Wayne Shorter, with Elvin Jones on drums. The composition is a medium jazz waltz with a driving groove and modal harmony. That’s a perfect tune to work on 3/4 stuff and develop coordination and independence. DOWNLOAD THE PDF To master this tune, … More Elvin Jones: Wayne Shorter – Night Dreamer (Intro, Head Drum Transcription)
Here’s a drum transcription of Philly Joe Jones’ trading fours on Miles Davis’ “Sid’s Ahead,” from the classic 1958 album Milestones. On this track, Davis plays both trumpet and piano. The album also marks the final recording with Philly Joe Jones, Red Garland, and Paul Chambers as Davis’ rhythm section. “Sid’s Ahead” is an original … More Philly Joe Jones: Miles Davis – Sid’s Ahead (Trading Fours Drum Transcription)
Here’s the transcription of the drum breaks played by Philly Joe Jones on the tune “Ah-Leu-Cha.” The tune is a rhythm changes written by Charlie Parker in 1948. In the Miles Davis version from the classic album ‘Round About Midnight (1957), Philly Joe plays some interesting drum breaks in the head. … More Philly Joe Jones: Miles Davis – Ah-Leu-Cha (Drum Licks Transcription)
Here’s a collection of 7 jazz grooves from various standards of the bebop and hard bop era. Drummers like Max Roach, Jimmy Cobb, Kenny Clarke, Vernel Fournier, Billy Higgins, and Elvin Jones are the masters of these Latin-oriented grooves. DOWNLOAD THE PDF