The title says it all...this is truly A Crash Course in the Blues! Very well marked articulations, excellent rhythm section writing, solid scoring and...
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Christmas Tree; Jingle Bells
Bring the holidays on in a Latin fashion with this medley of three Christmas classics. God Rest...
All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the...
With text by Lord Byron, The Destruction of Sennacherib is a powerful work for amplified spoken voice and a battery percussion septet. The piece is driving...
Downside, Up and Around explores the range of textures and timbres made possible by simple set-ups. It features two snare drum soloists accompanied by five...
Etude No. 4 was conceived to develop dexterity, strength, and endurance in double lateral, four-mallet sticking technique. The sequential sticking pattern...
Etude No. 5 is an exercise that develops independence between the hands. It centers around rolling in one hand while playing rubato in the other. The etude...
Etude No. 6 develops both rhythmic and dynamic independence between hands as well as one-handed rolls, double lateral and double vertical strokes. This is also...
This hard driving shuffle will be a hit with groups at many levels. The combination of a strong melody, an infectious groove and an open solo section make this...
This tribute to jazz legend Buddy Rich is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues based changes help to make this...