Thanks, Brandon and everyone else at Drumeo, for doing this. Art was a founding father whose legacy needs to be kept alive. (I see via the comments here that you've exposed his playing to some who had never heard it before, which is amazing.) NO ONE swung like he did. And paramount to that, though he was, to borrow a borrowed phrase from Neil Peart, "human, all too human," I can tell you firsthand that he was the nicest, most encouraging man one could hope to meet. I got to hang with him at a family friend's wedding party for a few hours when I was in my teens and he was just the coolest, most unassuming guy. You would never have known that you were in the presence of THE cat. Still have the shirt I wore that night, which he was kind enough to sign for me. An experience I will never, ever forget. Thanks again for honoring the immortal Buhaina.
Blakey was innovative and was instrumental in giving musicians that were new on the scene a fresh start in their career. He was a first-class gentlemen..!
After discovering Blakey a few years ago, he’s now without a doubt my favourite drummer. He inspired me from the beginning, when I was finding my footing with jazz music. Two of my other favourite grooves of his are Ping Pong and Children of the Night (originally from the “Roots & Herbs” and “Mosaic” records respectively), on the live “Three Blind Mice” records. Very awesome grooves, and great fun to play.
idk if sparkle finish on your kit will change the sound, but Art has my appreciation on several levels: one for his incredible feel and style, and then his work with the Jazz Messengers, which was, at least in part, a musical school or training/experience regimen for up-and-coming players, a way to educate and simultaneously expose both the listening public as well as the players...absolutely a legend.....massive thanks to Drumeo for this expose regarding this, relatively (especially today) obscure musical powerhouse.
Hey fantastic! Great to see Art Blakey's playing being featured, remembered and appreciated. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who cares about this stuff, and then you make this video!
I realized that too. I struggled getting the pattern down as is until i stopped swinging and played straight triplets. Suddenly my hands were doing something they were used to, and all I had to do from there was swing it. That's awesome that somebody else noticed that.
Brandon, THX so much for bringing this great drummer to light !! I'm a 71 yo, who resurrected playing drums for Recreation / fun in retirement. I started again after 50 Years. I'm learning so much by this and the many other DRUMEO videos. Back in my day when I started playing in 1966 as a 15 year old, the lessons I took were based on the simple Jazz beats. I didn't really stick (excuse the Pun) to that - i wanted Rock and Roll. But I come to learn that the greats of my day (Baker, Moon, Bonham, Copeland, Gaad, etc.) all started in JAZZ. Even Ringo and Chalrie Watts ... It's Not easy for sure. NOte: I like the fact that You Dressed the part, complete with the suit and Tie !!
Just had to take a moment to appreciate how visually well-done this video is. Even before you hit a note this video looks fantastic. The set, the suit, the sparkle! This is before you even got to the great content. Kudos!
Art Blakey was the man his style was so unique and to be a drummer and leader of the orchestra what's phenomenon thank you for your video I'm originally from Northern California and as we say keep jazz alive
A Night in Tunisia is iconic, but Blakey also had probably my all-time favorite swing feel, especially on tunes that were a bit more up-tempo, like Quicksilver and Mayreh.
Mr. Toews, you are the man. From Rock to Jazz your tutorials are awesome. Furthermore, for your jazz tutorials I love your drum stage set-up with the bottles to the side. So cool.
Glad to see you guys doing videos on these drum giants. The forefathers of drumming. Art would also, on some shuffles, dig the stick on 2 & 4 into the head, kind of muting. A very subtle but cool affect.
I haven't been a member of Drumeo for a few years because I play mostly Jazz, but if Brandon get's that Jazz library bigger, I'm going to have to join again.
I love learning about drummers that I've not heard of, or heard very little of, on Drumeo. You guys introduce the drummer, break down the grooves and fills so it's easier and more enjoyable to comprehend and listen to.
Awesome to see this, from Carey to Blakey, such a great channel for exposing young (& older) drummers to the rich world of drums, perhaps we could see lessons on Baker or Paice? Keep up the great work
Love the suit for this lesson Brandon. You really capture the vibe with those threads. Along that line maybe do a Peter Criss lesson and fire up the cat make up ! Cheers !
Brandon! Wow. This has to be the single-most summarized *and* deeply-revealing presentation of a true pioneer of our beloved instrument. You did an absolutely stellar job of paying tribute to the uniquely identifiable genre-defining musicianship of drummer Art Blakey. My high hat's off to you, Brandon.
Several years ago, Bennie Golsen organized a Jazz Messengers reunion and tribute tour for Blakey with Brian Blade on drums. Such an astounding evening and Blade covered the master really well. One thing I love about Blakey is his attention to dynamics...going from blast to hush with conviction.
This dude is a natural educator. I'm not a professional drummer--nor, indeed, even an amateur--but I had no problem understanding the information he was trying to convey, even if I couldn't actually play it. Now I need to find some Brandon Toews music!
Although I'm not a fan of jazz, I do respect the masters of that era and their talent. Also, if Drumeo was around when I first started playing it would have been awesome! Carmine Appice's Realistic Rock with a floppy record was my teacher at the time and I still use it to this day. Drumeo does such a wonderful job for the drumming community.
Thanks for this great video! You definitely chose some of his best and most classic grooves. Of the three, I’d say the shuffle is the one that‘a a must learn. A good shuffle goes a long way. Thanks again for the video! Best wishes - Tim
So cool Drumeo covers a lot of styles and pays tribute to the greats of the past. An awesome way to expose people to all kinds of music. Thank you Brandon.
Great lesson Brandon!! Thank you. I'm working on shuffles right now and your step by step explanation (plus the transcript) is SUPER helpful. Also, I love that when you did your videos on the grooves of art blakey and elvin jones you dressed the part - with the dark suit and tie and starched white shirt. Classy touch!!!
Hey thanks Brandon and staff for bringing classic jazz greats to our attention. Bit different from what's been shown which is all great but to have artists Art Blakey and the like are wonderful additions making Drumeo a leading site for diverse teaching and appreciation. Thanks!! And your transcribing this stuff and playing it is fantastic
It's funny, I had heard his name before but didn't know who he was. Sooo, when he would come to town to perform, I never went to see him. (face plant) lol
Blakey!!! Thanks SO much for your lessons Brandon! You are a fantastic teacher! I've transcribed the Elvin grooves you've shared and brought them, with recordings, to my advanced students. I'm looking forward to doing the same with this lesson.....Again, thank you so much!!!! P.S. I would love to work up some Tony grooves.
Great job on this one, Brandon. These are great grooves for sure, and some of my favorites of Blakey. He always would swing and his bands were always top notch. You can get an education in hard bop just by checking out his sides. For something awesome and slightly off the beaten path, check out "Soul Station" by Hank Mobley, especially the title track, This I Dig of You, and Dig Dis. One of my favorite jazz albums of all time.
Wow, it's really cool! I was looking just for some videos of em, got to this drumming stuff and couldn't stop watching! really interesting. CARAVAN is the most unusual for me (I'm not a drummer fyi)
Dive deeper with the sheet music for all of these grooves in our latest Beat article: www.drumeo.com/beat/art-blakey-drum-grooves/
Will check it out
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Thanks, Brandon and everyone else at Drumeo, for doing this. Art was a founding father whose legacy needs to be kept alive. (I see via the comments here that you've exposed his playing to some who had never heard it before, which is amazing.) NO ONE swung like he did. And paramount to that, though he was, to borrow a borrowed phrase from Neil Peart, "human, all too human," I can tell you firsthand that he was the nicest, most encouraging man one could hope to meet. I got to hang with him at a family friend's wedding party for a few hours when I was in my teens and he was just the coolest, most unassuming guy. You would never have known that you were in the presence of THE cat. Still have the shirt I wore that night, which he was kind enough to sign for me. An experience I will never, ever forget. Thanks again for honoring the immortal Buhaina.
Wow, truly a memory to cherish. Thanks for sharing, so glad you enjoyed the video!
So cool. Thanks for sharing that story!
'Human, All Too Human' - Frederick Nietzsche
I really enjoy the way you dress for making this video about Art Blakey...
Blakey was innovative and was instrumental in giving musicians that were new on the scene a fresh start in their career. He was a first-class gentlemen..!
Drumeo always has great content, but Brandon's lessons (complete with appropriate drum kits and attire) are my favorite.
Thank you! Greatly appreciated.
Art Blakey was a real master.
There's a lot of footage with him doing drum battles with his contemporarys in the 60's.
Cheers Drumeo.
Cheers Steve!
@@DrumeoOfficial Cheers.
After discovering Blakey a few years ago, he’s now without a doubt my favourite drummer. He inspired me from the beginning, when I was finding my footing with jazz music. Two of my other favourite grooves of his are Ping Pong and Children of the Night (originally from the “Roots & Herbs” and “Mosaic” records respectively), on the live “Three Blind Mice” records. Very awesome grooves, and great fun to play.
I don't know what's more fancy: That beautiful drum kit or the amazing tuxedo.
Thank you for another great video, boys and girls.
Cheers!
That Tunisia groove is something else!
So is that Tangerine Glass Glitter!
Thanks!😁
Love this. Do it with other classic jazz cats too. Philly, Jimmy, Elvin, Tony, Max 🔥
Thanks! On the list!
Fun Fact: Art Blakey is Mike Bordin's favorite drummer. Really wild how far and wide inspiration can travel across genres and players!
Mike Bordin sucks.
Art Blakey is truly one of the 🐐’s 🙏🏼
I'm happy to say that I visited His jazz messenger's concert in Sweden back in 1981. 🇸🇪
Very cool!
awesome lesson! learning Blakey grooves is the best!
Thanks a lot, Josh!
Great video and I work at Malco and I hear Art Blakey and the jazz messengers every day Its great to listen too 😀
I been waiting for this video past 10 years
Glad you enjoyed it!
idk if sparkle finish on your kit will change the sound, but Art has my appreciation on several levels: one for his incredible feel and style, and then his work with the Jazz Messengers, which was, at least in part, a musical school or training/experience regimen for up-and-coming players, a way to educate and simultaneously expose both the listening public as well as the players...absolutely a legend.....massive thanks to Drumeo for this expose regarding this, relatively (especially today) obscure musical powerhouse.
He was monstrous on the kit.
Great video and demo.
Thanks, Lou!
I enjoyed all of them. Just starting out on drums, may take me a while to be able to do anything like that, I mean, I am 67.
Thank you.
Hey fantastic! Great to see Art Blakey's playing being featured, remembered and appreciated. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who cares about this stuff, and then you make this video!
🔥🔥🔥
The "moanin" shuffle to me is almost like a swung flam tap. Great tips. Art is a beast.
I realized that too. I struggled getting the pattern down as is until i stopped swinging and played straight triplets. Suddenly my hands were doing something they were used to, and all I had to do from there was swing it. That's awesome that somebody else noticed that.
Brandon, THX so much for bringing this great drummer to light !! I'm a 71 yo, who resurrected playing drums for Recreation / fun in retirement. I started again after 50 Years. I'm learning so much by this and the many other DRUMEO videos. Back in my day when I started playing in 1966 as a 15 year old, the lessons I took were based on the simple Jazz beats. I didn't really stick (excuse the Pun) to that - i wanted Rock and Roll. But I come to learn that the greats of my day (Baker, Moon, Bonham, Copeland, Gaad, etc.) all started in JAZZ. Even Ringo and Chalrie Watts ... It's Not easy for sure. NOte: I like the fact that You Dressed the part, complete with the suit and Tie !!
So glad you enjoyed the video!
Great post dude
Just had to take a moment to appreciate how visually well-done this video is. Even before you hit a note this video looks fantastic. The set, the suit, the sparkle! This is before you even got to the great content. Kudos!
Thank you very much!
Art Blakey was the man his style was so unique and to be a drummer and leader of the orchestra what's phenomenon thank you for your video I'm originally from Northern California and as we say keep jazz alive
A Night in Tunisia is iconic, but Blakey also had probably my all-time favorite swing feel, especially on tunes that were a bit more up-tempo, like Quicksilver and Mayreh.
Art’s grooves are deep. Love Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers…they never made a bad recording. Everything was excellent.
I’m glad y’all finally got to the jazz classics this is my favorite genre classics jazz 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I LOVE Art Blakey. Thank you for this!!! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
Holy shit, that Mozambique groove though. I have to learn that.
Brandon is a beast, great at deconstructing and easy for follow for us non drumers.
Cool grooves I’ll have to try them , beautiful kit
Mr. Toews, you are the man. From Rock to Jazz your tutorials are awesome. Furthermore, for your jazz tutorials I love your drum stage set-up with the bottles to the side. So cool.
Ever since I was introduced to the mesmerising Mozambique beat by Steve Gadd many years ago, that’s my answer! Thanks.
Always enjoy a video with Brandon! Very cool stuff demoed by a great jazz drummer!
Thank you so much!
❤❤❤ this was a wonderful tutorial of art Blakey and his signature grooves. Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️
Glad to see you guys doing videos on these drum giants. The forefathers of drumming. Art would also, on some shuffles, dig the stick on 2 & 4 into the head, kind of muting. A very subtle but cool affect.
I haven't been a member of Drumeo for a few years because I play mostly Jazz, but if Brandon get's that Jazz library bigger, I'm going to have to join again.
One of the greatest! He recorded so many classics!
INCREDIBLEE!! Perfect video, execution and content!! Thank you for this Mr Toews, you are a master!!!
Cheers, Roberto!
I love learning about drummers that I've not heard of, or heard very little of, on Drumeo. You guys introduce the drummer, break down the grooves and fills so it's easier and more enjoyable to comprehend and listen to.
Cheers, Mike!
A Night in Tunisia the first time I heard him I have been floored
Great work Brandon...
I Love the fact that you wear a full suit
Just like the real deal of the guys back
in the Days.
Tx. J.p.
Cheers!
Your a freakin stud, Brandon. A REAL MUSIC EDUCATOR. And, YES, I BOUGHT YOUR AWESOME BOOK! Thanks Maaaaan.
Thanks a lot!!
Awesome to see this, from Carey to Blakey, such a great channel for exposing young (& older) drummers to the rich world of drums, perhaps we could see lessons on Baker or Paice? Keep up the great work
Lots more videos like this planned. Thanks!
Working on it!
He is one of the drum greatest players. You hear the ride pattern and you know it's Art.
Love the suit for this lesson Brandon. You really capture the vibe with those threads. Along that line maybe do a Peter Criss lesson and fire up the cat make up ! Cheers !
Brandon you have done it again. Just tremendous playing and teaching. Cheers.
Thanks, Bill!
Great! Love to hear about these legacy artists
Brandon! Wow. This has to be the single-most summarized *and* deeply-revealing presentation of a true pioneer of our beloved instrument. You did an absolutely stellar job of paying tribute to the uniquely identifiable genre-defining musicianship of drummer Art Blakey. My high hat's off to you, Brandon.
Thank you so much, Ron! I think you're going to dig the Elvin video coming out soon ;).
Sweating just watching someone else playing these beats at Blakey's tempo.
Slightly regretted wearing a suit for this one 😂
So cool. Can't wait to try and learn it.
🔥🔥
Great video! i love Art Blakey´s playing! is one of the greatest of all time! and now ...Max roach please?
Thanks! On the list!
Loved it!!!! You know, I really appreciate your ability to play some many different genres of music. Thanks for posting this!!!!
Respect ✊🏿 Makes me want to grab my tenor sax and jam
Blakey was such an amazing pioneer! Thanks for posting this!
Several years ago, Bennie Golsen organized a Jazz Messengers reunion and tribute tour for Blakey with Brian Blade on drums. Such an astounding evening and Blade covered the master really well. One thing I love about Blakey is his attention to dynamics...going from blast to hush with conviction.
This dude is a natural educator. I'm not a professional drummer--nor, indeed, even an amateur--but I had no problem understanding the information he was trying to convey, even if I couldn't actually play it. Now I need to find some Brandon Toews music!
Thank you so much, Shelton!
All of the beats are great. Thanks man. I always want to learn this tunes. Its nice to see them break down
That was a fun lesson, the suit and tie plus the old Ks were a nice touch.
Thanks, Joe! The cymbals are Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversaries!
Great video on a great drummer and musician.
I love Ben Riley's time and influence on accompaniment playing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Bravo! Well done!
Thanks, Tom!
Although I'm not a fan of jazz, I do respect the masters of that era and their talent. Also, if Drumeo was around when I first started playing it would have been awesome! Carmine Appice's Realistic Rock with a floppy record was my teacher at the time and I still use it to this day. Drumeo does such a wonderful job for the drumming community.
Really appreciate it!
❤️
Love love love this channel!!!
Thanks again for this, now down to the basement to practice this.
Cheers!
Loved art since I was 15, 70 now; why can't i find a cd copy of the" whitch doctor" album with Wayne shorter
@danielgillespie6978 ...THE WITCH DOCTOR is out of print now!
Thanks for this great video! You definitely chose some of his best and most classic grooves. Of the three, I’d say the shuffle is the one that‘a a must learn. A good shuffle goes a long way. Thanks again for the video!
Best wishes - Tim
I don't play drums but your videos are very useful for me to understand the drums and also how to program cool drum parts in my DAW. Thank you.
This is an amazing video, thank you Brandon and the Drumeo team. I’m hooked on Blakey tunes now and determined to learn those grooves!
So cool Drumeo covers a lot of styles and pays tribute to the greats of the past. An awesome way to expose people to all kinds of music. Thank you Brandon.
Thanks, Patrick!
Art would really appreciate this, bravo 👏🏻 . I recently bought a CD "Best of Art Blakey", great! .
The third groove is an absolute must if you want to swing the blues :) I didn't intentionally model mine on Art Blakey's, but apparently I did..
Legendary grooves🔥🔥🔥
Great lesson Brandon!! Thank you. I'm working on shuffles right now and your step by step explanation (plus the transcript) is SUPER helpful. Also, I love that when you did your videos on the grooves of art blakey and elvin jones you dressed the part - with the dark suit and tie and starched white shirt. Classy touch!!!
Great vid. As a beginner, I could probably spend a year just learning these three songs and it would improve my playing so much.
Jazz at it's purest form. Art Blakey
Hard core swinger.
Hey thanks Brandon and staff for bringing classic jazz greats to our attention. Bit different from what's been shown which is all great but to have artists Art Blakey and the like are wonderful additions making Drumeo a leading site for diverse teaching and appreciation. Thanks!! And your transcribing this stuff and playing it is fantastic
Thanks, Glenn - some more videos on the way!
I love all grooves ✌️
Thanks Brandon for Another Great video. Always informative.
Thanks, Greg!
The drums sound sooo good
Thanks!
Beautiful Kit.
Art is the Fucking shit. Picked up a snare drum book with his work 20 years ago on a whim and never looked back.
I’d never heard of him! He was amazing! It’s really fun to learn different styles. Great lesson Brandon.
Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's funny, I had heard his name before but didn't know who he was. Sooo, when he would come to town to perform, I never went to see him. (face plant) lol
the way art blakey swings on along came betty is unreal. the crescendo on his snare rolls go from inaudible to a sonic boom
Very nice grooves. Thank you very much for this lesson!
Thanks for the grooves !
Blakey!!! Thanks SO much for your lessons Brandon! You are a fantastic teacher! I've transcribed the Elvin grooves you've shared and brought them, with recordings, to my advanced students. I'm looking forward to doing the same with this lesson.....Again, thank you so much!!!! P.S. I would love to work up some Tony grooves.
Great, many thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job. You are amazing.
Thank you, Eric!
GREAT stuff! Thank you for the clarification! Now it's time to go to work on it!
Fine work sir! Super cool stuff⚡️
Great job on this one, Brandon. These are great grooves for sure, and some of my favorites of Blakey. He always would swing and his bands were always top notch. You can get an education in hard bop just by checking out his sides. For something awesome and slightly off the beaten path, check out "Soul Station" by Hank Mobley, especially the title track, This I Dig of You, and Dig Dis. One of my favorite jazz albums of all time.
Thanks, Dave! Soul Station is a classic.
Great video!! I love jazz drumming it's a hard style to play but fun. This is some great content. Great work drumeo😄.
Art Blakey is one of the greatest of all time!
Agreed!
Great lesson! You should do a tutorial on the essential jazz latin grooves, that would be cool!
Awesome work thankyou
Thanks, Bob!
Mais uma lição incrível pelo Brandon!
Great lesson! Thank you!
Wow, it's really cool! I was looking just for some videos of em, got to this drumming stuff and couldn't stop watching! really interesting. CARAVAN is the most unusual for me (I'm not a drummer fyi)
I love this series! Could you guys do a modern drummer…Billy Martin would be so awesome!
Im a guitarist and he's my favorite Jazz musician:)
Moanin' off this album and The Sidewinder by Lee Morgan were my into to jazz a few years ago.
Fantastic! 👍👍
Thanks!