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WFLIII Drums – Jazz Drumming Resources

George Gershwin said that; “Life is a lot like Jazz, it is best when you improvise” and Herbie Hancock echoed his words, saying that; “The spirit of Jazz is the spirit of openness.”
And we drummers of Jazz know the discipline and rigor that lies under improvisation, and the techniques that must be so highly developed before openness can be freely expressed.
If you are a Jazz drummer, a teacher of Jazz drumming or a lapsed Jazz drummer almost ready to dust off your set, these resources will help to inspire you or your students, and make the complex a little less so.
Five Books That Should Absolutely Be On Your Shelf
1. Stick Control: For The Snare Drummer By George Lawrence
Known by many as the bible of drumming, this classic is perfect for those who wish to develop as a precise drummer, with emphasis on delicacy, lightness, touch and rhythm. …show more content…

Ted Reed’s Progressive Steps To Syncopation
Referred to simply as “Syncopation” in the world of drummers, this book has lots of useful exercises and examples that have been indispensable to many a Jazz drummer’s development.
3. The Art Of Bop Drumming By John Riley
A comprehensive book that covers brushes, soloing, time playing, and comping, The Art of Bop Drumming is often heralded for its simple yet flexible exercises that are winningly well written.
4. Brazilian Rhythms For The Drumset By Duduka Da Fonseca And Bob Weiner
Da Fonseca and Weiner get into the roots of Brazil’s music scene in this highly readable look at the history of the music before turning to an introduction of Brazilian Samba instruments that will inspire experienced and novice Jazz drummers.
5. The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History Of The Music In The 1000 Best Albums By John Morton And Richard Cook
Morton and Cook have curated this collection to meet this standard – if you are a Jazz fan you should know these albums. And if you are a Jazz drummer, well…
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