Philly Joe Jones – One for Joe (Drum Solo Transcription)

Sounds from Rikers Island (Audio Fidelity, 1963) is an album by jazz pianist and composer Elmo Hope. It features Hope on piano, Lawrence Jackson on trumpet, Freddie Douglas on saxophones, John Gilmore on tenor, Ronnie Boykins on bass, Philly Joe Jones on drums, Earl Coleman, and Marcelle Daniels on vocals. The tracklisting includes legendary jazz standards such as … More Philly Joe Jones – One for Joe (Drum Solo Transcription)

Philly Joe with Art Pepper (Drum Transcription)

For all jazz lovers, this month I’ll share two transcriptions from the work of Philly Joe Jones with two great jazz musicians. Let’s start with the first: Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section (Contemporary/Original Jazz Classics, 1957) is an album by Art Pepper. Despite the physical shape and possible exaggerations, he created a milestone with … More Philly Joe with Art Pepper (Drum Transcription)

Philly Joe Jones: Miles Davis – Sid’s Ahead (Trading Fours 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)

Philly Joe Jones: Miles Davis – Ah-Leu-Cha (Drum Licks 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)