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Review: Rudimental Patterns by Joe Cusatis
Here’s a book review that’s way overdue: Rudimental Patterns by Joe Cusatis, from 1968. It’s somewhat of a companion piece to Joe’s earlier Rhythmic Patterns, from 1963, which I wrote about back in 2023. I wasn’t too keen on Rhythmic Patterns, which is why I haven’t had much motivation to dissect the rudimental follow-up. Rudimental…
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In Which I Regret Endorsing a Tech Company
So, the other week, I got a lovely little email from my newsletter service, ConvertKit, informing me that my subscription plan is being discontinued soon, as the finances weren’t working out for the company. Oh well, times are tough, and money’s tight for everyone on this hellscape of a planet. Unfortunately, the next lowest subscription…
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“Fire Eater” Drum Transcription — Idris Muhammad with Rusty Bryant
Here’s another short but sweet transcription: a little drum break from Idris Muhammad on the Rusty Bryant tune “Fire Eater.” This particular record was unknown to me before I stumbled into it this week — it’s nice when the universe gives me something like this rather than the usual deluge of reasons to regret picking…
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“Foxey Lady” (Live) Drum Transcription — Mitch Mitchell with the Jimi Hendrix Experience
I’m in the thick of it right now with a few different things, but I rediscovered this short Mitch Mitchell/Jimi Hendrix “Foxey Lady” transcription I did back in 2017 — I figured I might as well share it to keep things active. We’re looking at a live rendition of “Foxey Lady,” and my transcription focuses…
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“Obverse I” Drum Transcription — Chris Allison with Obverse
Here’s one of these oddball deep cuts I love to share: the song is “Obverse I,” by the band Obverse, off the EP Obverse, and the record label… is Obverse. I’m just making that last part up — the label is apparently Hogweed & Fugue. Today’s drummer is Chris Allison, who’s best known for drumming…
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