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Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions (Paperback) – Available Now!

25 December 2017

My new book Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions is now available in paperback format. Over the last two years, I transcribed some of the best of Jeff Porcaro’s recordings. Now these drum transcriptions have been collected and re-edited in one book, including a biography and an unreleased drum sheet music for “Lowdown” by Boz … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions (Paperback) – Available Now!

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Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – Available Now!

25 October 2017

I’m glad and proud to introduce my first book Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions, my dedication to one of my favorite drummers. The book (47 pages) includes 8 transcriptions of some of Jeff Porcaro’s most memorable performances, playing with artists such as Toto, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, and Michael McDonald (some of the transcriptions … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – Available Now!

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Joey Baron: Mark Murphy – Effendi (Drum Transcription)

11 September 2017

It’s been almost two months since my last drum transcription, but here I am with new stuff: the intro and head transcription of the tune “Effendi” by Mark Murphy, with Joey Baron on drums. “Effendi” is a modal tune composed by pianist McCoy Tyner, and it’s included in his debut album Inception (1962). Mark Murphy’s version from … More Joey Baron: Mark Murphy – Effendi (Drum Transcription)

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Jimmy Smith – Messin’ Around (Head Drum Transcription)

14 July 2017

After a busy time, here I am with a new free transcription! In the past months, I shared on the blog the complete drum transcription of Donal Bailey’s performance on Since I Fell for You by Jimmy Smith, talking about his essential and clear drumming. Here’s another tune from the same album. “Messin’ Around” is a 12-bar … More Jimmy Smith – Messin’ Around (Head Drum Transcription)

Ed Blackwell – Complete Communion (Drum Solo Transcription)

19 June 2017

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 … More Ed Blackwell – Complete Communion (Drum Solo Transcription)

Max Roach – Blues Waltz (Drum Solo Transcription)

20 March 2017

Max Roach was the first musician to record an album entirely based on triple meters, which was unusual until the mid-50s. In 1956 and 1957, he recorded as leader Jazz in 3/4 Time, featuring Kenny Dorham on trumpet, Sonny Rollins on tenor saxophone, Billy Wallace on piano, George Morrow on double bass, and himself on drums. Here’s the drum … More Max Roach – Blues Waltz (Drum Solo Transcription)