Drum Set
In 1989, Mel Lewis was invited by Loren Schoenberg of WKCR radio in New York City, to do a series of radio interviews discussing his knowledge of historically significant jazz drummers. Listen to these rare recordings here.
U.S. Army Field Band Pro Tips: Ballad Brush Patterns
U.S. Army Field Band Pro Tips: Brush Basics
U.S. Army Field Band Pro Tips: Medium Swing to Uptemp Swing Brush Patterns
U.S. Army Field Band Pro Tips: Jazz Waltz Brush Patterns
- Warren “Baby” Dodds (1898-1959); @Drummerworld; Drum Improvisations ’46; Sobbin’ Blues ’23
- Sonny Greer (1895-1982); @Drummerworld; C Jam Blues ’42; Drum Solo ’41; Black and Tan Fantasy ’29
- Chick Webb (1905-1939); @Drummerworld; Harlem Congo ’37
- Gene Krupa (1909-1973);@Drummerworld; Sing Sing Sing ’37; Big Noise from Winnetka ’67
- Kenny Clarke “Klook” (1914-1985);@Drummerworld; Blues in the Closet; Mood Indigo ’55
- “Papa” Jo Jones (1911-1985); @Drummerworld; Dickie’s Dream; Caravan
- Buddy Rich (1917-1987); @Drummerworld; They Can’t Take That Away From Me
- “Philly” Joe Jones (1923-1985): @Drummerworld; @Umbria Jazz Festival ; I Could Write A Book
- Max Roach (1924-2007); Jordu ’54; @Drummerworld
- Elvin Jones (1927-2004); Village Dreams ’68; @Drummerworld
- Ed Thigpen (1930-2010); Love You Madly ’69; @Drummerworld
- Tony Williams (1945-1997); E.S.P.; @Drummerworld
- Jack DeJohnette (1942- );Live w/ Miles Davis Quintet; @Drummerworld
- Brian Blade (1970- ); @Drummerworld; The Deserving Many ’94;
- Antonio Sanchez (1971- ); Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly ’11 @Drummerworld
Vibes
- Red Norvo (1908-1999); All of Me; Red Norvo & His Trio ’58; Girl from Ipanema ’74
- Lionel Hampton (1908-2002); Flying Home ’74; Rhythm and Blues Revue ’54
- Milt Jackson (1923-1999); Bag’s Groove ’86; Django
- Cal Tjader (1925-1982); Club Night (w/Milt Jackson); Nica’s Dream
- Bobby Hutcherson (1941- ); Old Devil Moon; Little B’s Poem ’85
- Gary Burton (1943- ); Chega de Saudade; Libertango ’09
- Ed Saindon (1954- ); Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
- Stefon Harris (1973- ); Ninety Miles; Stefon Harris & Blackout
Latin/World Percussion
- Tito Puente (1923-2000);El Rey Del Timbal; El Cumbanchero ’65;
- Carlos “Patato” Valdez (1926-2007); Canto a Chango ’76; Conga Lesson;
- Alex Acuna (1944- ); w/ Weather Report; Percussion Solos
- Poncho Sanchez (1951- );Baila Mi Gente; @ Montreux Jazz Festival
- Herlin Riley (1957 – ); Tambourine