On the Beaten Path: Jazz (book/CD)

Publisher: Alfred Music

This is an essential exploration of 12 world-renowned jazz drummers, their influences, the music they made famous, and the gear they played. Authentic transcriptions and easy-to-follow lessons are included for 36 legendary beats and solos. You will gain insight into the development of the jazz genre and it's many subgenres. The CD includes performances that demonstrate all the beats and solos in the book.

All paths lead to jazz. Trace back to the origins of most any style of music and you'll find that all paths lead to jazz. The most influential masters of rock, funk, reggae, progressive rock, and even metal drumming cite the legendary jazz drummers and the music they created as at least part of their inspiration. Jazz, more than any other genre, embodies the creative spirit and the basic human instinct to push boundaries.

Featured artists include:

• Art Blakey
• Jack DeJohnette
• Jeff Hamilton
• Elvin Jones
• “Papa” Jo Jones
• Philly Joe Jones
• Gene Krupa
• Joe Morello
• Buddy Rich
• Max Roach
• Bill Stewart
• Tony Williams

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