Book - Jazz Traditions A Collection of Drum Set Teaching

The Zen of the Spang-a-lang.

This collection of jazz drum set lessons is an easy-to-grasp musical philosophy of practical jazz drumming, from a professional jazz drummer who learned from the masters. The lessons are based on a simple way of approaching the jazz ride cymbal, and applying that concept to the whole drum set. For advanced players and beginners, this will change the way you play.

Samples:

Chapters:
Jazz Cymbal Spang-a-lang / Comp Patterns for Snare & Bass Drum / Solid Hand Technique & Using Rudiments for Music / Instruments & Equipment / Playing with Brushes / Big Band Jazz: The Drummer’s Role, Time, Fills, Set-ups… / The World of Latin Music / Conclusion / Additional Resources

Reviews:

In Jazz Traditions, renowned drummer Greg Williamson distills wisdom from the masters and decades of experience into accessible, bite-size pieces. I'm really enjoying working through the Zen of Spang-a-lang, intro to brushes, and the musical application of rudiments at the kit.
- Steve Treseler, Saxophonist, Teaching Artist, author of The Living Jazz Tradition jazz improv textbook

Great idea! Great book. Thanks so much. Look forward to delving deeper into the contents.
- Michael Berkowitz, drummer, conductor, Boston Pops, London Symphony, Henry Mancini...

I'm having a lot of fun working out of your book. It's a game changer! - Owen Evans, band director at Snohomish Schools and Garfield H.S. - saxophonist

Veteran drum meister Greg Williamson has contributed appreciably to the canon of jazz drumming literature with his book Jazz traditions: A Collection of Drumset Teaching. Drawing from a long and rich career in jazz music he offers guidance and wisdom in a sampling of topics including making your ride pattern swing, playing musically with brushes and setting up horn figures in a big band environment. Great work Greg! - Jay Lawrence, drummer, mega-instructor, composer, Salt Lake City

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