The Art of Modern Jazz Drumming by Jack DeJohnette, Charlie Perry

The Art of Modern Jazz Drumming



The Art of Modern Jazz Drumming pdf




The Art of Modern Jazz Drumming Jack DeJohnette, Charlie Perry ebook
Format: pdf
Publisher: Drum Center Publications
ISBN: 1423462955, 9781423462958
Page: 120


Lloyd's cool and progressive style is a joy, and Beyond Blakey's always magnificent and contoured drumming, this quintet's strongest asset was the beautiful, tart blend of Jackie McLean's alto sax and Bill Hardman's trumpet. The product presents the most complete and comprehensive historical analysis of the drummers who created and defined modern jazz drumming in print. Formed in 1952 by pianist John Lewis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Kenny Clarke, the Modern Jazz Quartet played at the first Newport Jazz Festival in 1954 with an intriguing variation on the lineup that . Jack de Johnette - The Art of Modern Jazz Drumming. Modern Jazz Quartet vibes-player Milt Jackson often complained about having to play the band's distinctive jazz counterpoint, according to their bassist, Percy Heath. €� The mastering on this disc is fantastic. Bart Elliott reviews this book/DVD/MP3 disc package; a comprehensive guide to the history of jazz drumming. Excellent sonic clarity all around. The modern drum kit evolved partly in response to the needs of jazz musicians; its range of timbre and textures are designed to ideally represent jazz rhythm. Being able to see, hear and read about the legendary drummers who paved the way for the art of drumming is without question priceless. That, combined with Lloyd's great sense of melody and forward-thinking songwriting make for a satifsying listening experience. In this 5-CD mid-period box set, the chord sequences and cadences are often Bach-like, but the improvising is pure bebop: Lewis and Jackson met in Dizzy Gillespie's big band, drummer Connie Kay worked with Miles and Lester Young, and Heath with Charlie Parker. Limited Editon Jazz Collections. A release date of March 15, 2011 is planned. It is set up like a college course where you spend a week on each drummer.comes with a DVD and CD showcasing each drummer to go along with each chapter.