Published On Aug 14, 2023
Here is an updated version of a video I did about 4 years ago on playing up-tempo Jazz and how, as a teenager, I learned to do it. I have done some editing and fixed the low volume of my speaking voice.
other videos I have done that feature fast tempos are here:
• Blazing Fast Big Band Chart -Halleluj...
• Developing The Jazz Ride Cymbal Pattern
The drums in this video are 1982 Gretsch Centennial with calf heads.
The cymbals are original Constantinople K's
21" on the right and 18" on the left with a 20" Paiste traditional flat ride and a 20" Paiste 602 flat ride (for close ups)
the hi hats are old K 15".
The microphone is a vintage AKG C24. I am only using this one overhead stereo overhead microphone to give you a realistic sound of the kit.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:45 The Technique
4:15 The Tony Williams Influence
7:01 Developing the Pattern
9:30 Flat Ride Close-up
12:44 Adding the Rest of the Kit
18:55 Switching up the Ride Pattern
21:37 Closing Solo