Latin Jazz Drums - Con Alma

In this Latin Jazz drumming example, I perform Con Alma by the great Dizzy Gillespie. Notice how I move through various Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz drumming grooves throughout the tune. The pianist and I are in lockstep throughout the whole song.
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Song: Con Alma by Dizzy Gillespie
BAND MEMBERS
Jim Butler: Alto Sax
Dennis Lambert: Piano
Uotani Nobumasa: Bass
Von Baron: Drums
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:45 Melody (Head In)
1:46 Sax solo
3:45 Piano solo
5:42 Bass solo
6:38 Melody (Head Out)
7:38 Tag ending
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[@JMcNultyDrums]

Top-level performance here. Masterful groove and dynamics all around.

[@jazzdrumschool]

Jonathan thanks buddy! Always appreciate your comments. Inspiration to do more. Have a great day man 🤙

[@user-ks6nz2yu1u]

Thank you from the instagram comments

[@jazzdrumschool]

My pleasure! Thanks for connecting and I'd also love to see you at Jazz Drum School too: jazzdrumschool.com/ Keep swinging my friend 🤙

[@constantkiffer7924]

Cool👍🏻😎🙋🏻‍♂️

[@jazzdrumschool]

Thanks always my friend 🤙

[@jcushon]

Yeah! Great paying all around!

[@jazzdrumschool]

Thanks always John! Can't express how much I'm grateful we are connected again. 🤙