Jazz Classics - Drums: Drums: Instrumental Album

This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favourite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD 'Out of the Woods' by the Les Hooper Band this funky version is infused with a West Coast attitude and is packed with energy and drive. A solo for alto sax is featured.Instrumentation:BASSTROMBONE 1TROMBONE 2TROMBONE 3TROMBONE 4DRUMSPIANOGUITARFULL SCOREALTO SAX 1ALTO SAX 2TENOR SAX 1TENOR SAX 2BARITONE SAXTRUMPET 1TRUMPET 2TRUMPET 3TRUMPET 4

Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye Diana Ross and most recently Michael McDonald this rockin' Motown classic will sound great with your beginning players. Easy to learn and fun to play! (Includes CD recording)Instrumentation:BASSTROMBONE 1TROMBONE 2TROMBONE 3TUBAAUX PERCUSSIONDRUMSPIANOGUITARFULL SCOREFLUTEBB CLARINET 1BB CLARINET 2ALTO SAX 1ALTO SAX 2TENOR SAX 1TENOR SAX 2BARITONE SAXTRUMPET 1

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Made famous by Harry Belafonte and frequently used in films and television here is a very easy arrangement of this Latin classic. Includes an optional drums/percussion feature section.

George Shearing's classic from the 50's is arranged here in a moderate Latin style which is actually closer to the original version. Mainly scored for the full ensemble Mark includes a few meter changes to spice things up andthere are solos for alto trumpet and drums. (Flute is optional)

Terry Bozzio is a drummer with a completely unique sound and approach to the drumset. His perfectly refined musical sense and innovative use of stacked cymbals meticulously tuned toms and an array of special effect instruments has elevated the modern drumset to a new level. Terry's brilliant synthesis of rock jazz aand classical influences has been heard with missing Persons U.K. and the Frank Zappa band. In Solo Drums Terry presents his overall approach to the drumset as an orchestra in itslef and performs three incredible solos employing various techniques and concepts that he explains in full detail. With ostinatos polyrhythms single-stroke rolls andplaying in odd meters Terry demonstrates the tools he uses to realise his groundbreaking take on the drumset in a solo context. Other topics covered include double bass drums hand technique and a study of Terry's drum part for Missing Persons' U.S. Drag. Terry also outlines exercises to strengthen chops and independence and offers an explanation of grip and stick control.

Play-Along CD for Drummers-A must own collection for every serious drummer that wants to learn how to play well with others. This series covers a wide range of musical styles from Rock to Jazz and Latin/Afro-Cuban to Funk and Heavy Metal.These tools are invaluable for the student who can't seem to find available band mates at the drop of a hat. With Turn It Up And Lay It Down you are the drummer on the song... so you have the flexibility and freedom to create innumerable beats with the Bass Guitar and Horn lines without feeling confined by a previously recorded drum performance.Denny's Mix - the first in the 'Artist Series' play-alongs - features the music of smoothjazz great Denny Jiosa. Take the classic cool jazz of Wes Montgomery add a spoonful of B.B. King and Eric Clapton add the fluid Latin sounds of Carlos Santana and you have Denny Jiosa one of the smoothest most passionate contemporary jazz guitarists on the scene today.

Drum Classics Pack-This incredible 2-DVD set is filled with more than 2 hours of the greatest drum solos and battles from the best drummers around! Classic Drum Solos And Drum Battles Volume 1 presents 15 of the true 'legends of jazz drumming' in extended solos and in rare never-seen-before drum duels filmed over the last five decades. Among the highlights are uncut solos by big band legends Sonny Payne Rufus Jones Buddy Rich Sam Woodyard and Louie Bellson and small group giants Art Blakely and Joe Morello. Rare drum battles include meetings between Gene Krupa and Cozy Cole Buddy Rich and Ed Shaughnessy Chico Hamilton Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton; Elvin Jones Sunny Murray and Art Blakely; and a once-in-a-lifetime battle between Buddy Rich and Jerry Lewis! A bonus track is the original theatrical trailer for The Gene Krupa Story never seen outside movie theatres where it was shown in 1958. A full-length commentary by drumming great Peter Erskine is a special DVD feature. Running time: 60:00 minutes Classic Drum Solos And Drum Battles Volume 2 features fifteen thunderous drum solos from legends like Buddy Rich Lionel Hampton Gene Krupa Papa Jo Jones Art Blakely Shelly Manne Sam Woodyard Rufus Jones and others spanning the years 1947-1989 many never before seen on home video or DVD. Bonus clips include Bobby Troupe’s 'history of the jazz drum set' from 1958 and a great segment featuring The Gene Krupa Jazz Trio impersonating Russian musicians from 1946! An extensive photo gallery is a special DVD feature. Running time: 73:00