A tribute to Billy Cobham: Stratus Drumming

Back in the day when OddGrooves was an active gigging band, we used to play our version of Stratus. Our keyboard player had unexpectedly quit the band which meant we had to do it as a 3-piece, with pre-recorded keyboard parts. Which in turn meant we needed to play to...
Free Jazz Transition Drum Grooves

Free Jazz Transition Drum Grooves

One of the most exciting aspects of jazz drumming is how it allows for seamless transitions between different rhythmic feels. A classic example is On Green Dolphin Street, where the song moves between Latin and swing in a way that keeps the music dynamic and...