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"Philly" Joe Jones - Ahmad's Blues (Miles Davis Quintet - Workin')
Some killing trading by "Philly" Joe Jones on the tune Ahmad's Blues from the Miles Davis Quintet album Workin'.
"Philly" Joe Jones - Billy Boy (Milestones - Miles Davis)
Another incredible solo by "Philly" Joe Jones. Trading on Billy Boy, from the Miles Davis album, Milestones The solo starts at 4:24. The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/3WEqnTwEVEE
"Philly" Joe Jones - Blues By Five (Miles Davis Quintet - Cookin')
Some more great trading by "Philly" Joe Jones on the tune Blues By Five from the Miles Davis Quintet album Cookin'.
"Philly" Joe Jones - Lazy Bird (John Coltrane - Blue Train)
Another wonderful solo by "Philly" Joe Jones! This may be one of my favourites...so clean and crisp and creative! This is from Lazy Bird of the John Coltrane album, Blue Train and the solo starts at the 5:44 mark. The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/ThohIkI7Kbs
"Philly" Joe Jones - Salt Peanuts (Miles Davis Quintet - Steamin')
An awesome solo (and exercise in paradiddles) by "Philly" Joe Jones with the Miles Davis Quintet from Salt Peanuts off of Steamin'.
"Philly" Joe Jones - Tune Up (Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet
Another smokin' solo from "Philly" Joe Jones. Man, that’s quick!!! To be honest, I found playing time in between the solo harder than playing the actual trades. But, once again, so clean and so creative. Damn, Philly Joe! The solo starts at 4:22. The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/MkhbMJMWEL8
"Philly" Joe Jones - Woody'n You (Miles Davis Quintet - Relaxin')
Another great gem of 16 bars by "Philly" Joe Jones on the tune "Woody'n You" from the Miles Davis Quintet album Relaxin'. The solo starts at 3:50 The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/6RJg_EvVlLA
Bill Stewart - Question and Answer (Pat Metheny Trio - Live)
An incredible solo by Bill Stewart with the Pat Metheny Trio on the tune, "Question and Answer." Tons of wonderful ideas for soloing in 3/4 in this one!
Bill Stewart - Travel John (John Scofield Trio - En Route)
An absolutely killer solo by Bill Stewart with the John Scofield Trio from their live album, En Route. The solo is on the blues Travel John.
Elvin Jones - All of Me (Lee Konitz - Motion)
Elvin Jones incredible solo on All Of Me from the Lee Konitz album "Motion"
Elvin Jones - Black Nile (Wayne Shorter - Night Dreamer)
Another incredible solo by Elvin Jones on Black Nile with Wayne Shorter on his iconic album, "Night Dreamer"
Gregory Hutchinson - Freddie Freeloader (Ray Brown Trio - Live at Scullers)
This is a super swinging solo by Greg Hutchinson with the Ray Brown Trio. I love how he keeps and builds momentum throughout the solo. Hutch!!! On the original recording, the solo starts at 3:15. The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/ebdlDx1fkcs
Jon McCaslin - Sunalta (Sunalta)
Here's an awesome, quick drum solo from Canadian drummer, Jon McCaslin on his tune Sunalta (from his album of the same name.) On the original recording, the solo starts at 3:42. The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/I1aFVRW2Xq8
Jorge Rossy - All the Things You Are (Brad Mehldau - Art of the Trio Vol. 4)
This is a great solo by Jorge Rossy...a great exercise in playing over the barline in 7/4. The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/Pf955EoqQ-M
Lewis Nash - Too Close For Comfort (Christian McBride - Gettin' To It)
This is a perfect brushes solo from the great Lewis Nash. It's practically an etude in brush techniques! The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/dEB8XlsRZi0
Marcus Gilmore - On Green Dolphin Street (Chick Corea: Vigilette)
This is a ridiculous solo from Marcus Gilmore, live with Chick Corea. It's so much fun to learn! The original video can be https://youtu.be/KRLwsSbqlwo
Matt Wilson - We See (The Scenic Route)
This is a masterfully melodic solo from one of my favourite drummers, Matt Wilson. On the original recording, the trading starts 3:29 The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/9VeVxWmSOJE
Max Roach - Daahoud (Clifford Brown & Max Roach)
This is a killer from Max Roach. The more I listen to it (and learn it), the more I love it. He's got such a cool, linear approach to the kit. Solo starts at 2:42. Check out https://youtu.be/-REKo_RrIuk
Max Roach - Joy Spring (Clifford Brown & Max Roach)
This is a wonderful brushes drum solo by Max Roach off of the historic album Clifford Brown & Max Roach. On the original recording, the solo starts at 4:07. The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/Ybr-f918Nbc
Roy Haynes - Sugar Ray (We Three)
This is a spectacular and classic solo by Roy Haynes. I love his double-time work...so clean and creative. So greta! This is from the album We Three and the solo starts at 4:56. The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/jr44Ohw5m2U
Willie Jones III - In Walked Bud (Jesse Van Ruller - Here and There)
This is a super swingin' and wickedly quick drum solo by Willie Jones III off of the album Here and There by dutch guitarist, Jesse Van Ruller. This solo features tons of great bebop language! On the original recording, the solo starts at 2:48 The transcription video can be https://youtu.be/sg0JHtBwCSs
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