Is Brian Blade the most musical drummer on earth?!

Learn to play the same concepts as your favourite drummers👇

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Yes yes! Brian Blade man... what can you say? One of the most musical drummers on planet earth! I've always love his drumming and in particular, his feel! Too sick! In today's lesson we are picking out some concepts from his drum solo on the Joshua Redman track - Jazz Crimes, to see what we can learn and transfer over to our own playing! This is just a list of concepts I noticed but if you picked up on anything else- chuck it in the comments mates! As always, notation down below! Alex 👊

Notation:

Backing track used in today's lesson:

Check out my ebook, UK Jazz Starter Pack, for 84 individual groove notations from drummers and artists in the UK jazz scene here:

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Video credits:

[alexanderednie]

I’ve seen Brian play many times. He is always the happiest person on stage, if not the entire venue.
He’s a treasure of a human.

[andreasbreitwieser]

wow ! Apart from great playing, good analyzing, smart concepts and tasteful sound, I can't believe how GOOD and advanced your video technique has gotten ! Nice development bro!

[llamapie]

as others have said - you’re making some of the most funny and approachable drum lessons with great taste for your fusion jazz niche.

my chops aren’t near good enough to play this stuff but it’s a great watch either way, keep it up! <33

[sethcashman]

He's one them, that's for sure. Great lesson!!

[surfer]

Love this video! I'm hooked. Came looking for Brian Blade and found Drum Hub. Let's go!

[hc]

Dude your videos are pure gold keep it up!

[westbrad]

Dang. This solo section has popped in my head randomly, many times. It is beautiful!

[Joethedrummer]

Very cool and smooth explanation of the concept, really enjoyed it. Great playing too 😀

[kubo]

U have the best lessons on YouTube and I can see the effort you put into the editing and overall appeal. Keep it up man!

[jtoddmusic]

I bought that album the day it came out in 2002 and saw the group play the following month.

Hi Alex!!!! Another great great video! Cheers from Perú my dude!

[jcushon]

Excellent entertaining detailed tutorial and analysis! Great playing, too. Thanks for the link to get the track. They responded in minutes.

[nadirsharav]

just a great video! explanatory, fun and true

[alenovicoff]

Excelente video contenido de muy buena calidad te mando un abrazo grande saludos desde Argentina

[funkytomtom]

Oh man, you should've included that whole solo, the way it ends is so killer!!! Regardless, excellent lesson, thanks!!!

[benyamin.shults]

Can you make a video on how you tune your set, especially the toms? Sounds awesome

[AjayJetty]

HELL YEs, I m a new fan of your channel

[ariurip]

Yes, my favorite drummer, not speed but feel

[lorenzocapr]

Hi Alex,
Beautiful, great work. Blade is ridiculous too much beauty but as you said the last dot in the list, play as yourself this is the biggest goal. thanks!!!❤

[surflasal]

You can tell by watching Brian Blade that he enjoys playing drums more than anyone else on the planet.