I studied the drums and took lessons from Ed when he resided in CT.in the early eighties He is a great teacher...and a real cool guy...I owe a lot to him me opened my eyes to things no other teacher could .. a true master of the instrument
Ed Soph came to WCU where he instructed us during a jazz rehearsal and his words to the band about me were and I quote, "This Cat's good.....real good."
I studied with Ed and I'm a grad of the program. I suppose if you only spend a 2 week camp with him you could come away feeling that he is a "dick", but that is not my perspective. The climate at UNT when I was there was dead serious. Most of the jazz profs, including Ed, did seem very cold at first. I found that as I progressed (2 of us graduated out of about 45), they all became much more amicable. They wanted results, not friends. The music business in the real world is the same.
Ed's still at UNT. I received some lessons from him as part of a jazz 'camp' if you will. He's certainly good at explaining things, and I don't think anyone would say he's not a great drummer. (brushes especially). But he is kind of a dick.
@Drumming2thelord check that topic about fulcrum: Front, middle an back handed fulcrum. It opens a hole new perspective of sounds and textures when you play different styles using this little variation (with out thinking yet on varying your position-germanic, american or french-)
@Drumming2thelord I was just looking at that and thinking about how my last drum teacher would have had an absolute conniption if he saw me playing with my wrist sideways like that. Now im pretty well trained to always keep palm down so the wrist can bend more naturally, but of course this guy is defiinitely keepin it smooth.
@drumm1n09 It's not desirable to ALWAYS have the back of your hands up (German grip). That is just one of many good positions with its own advantages and disadvantages. The reason you wouldn't play like that on a jazz ride cymbal is because you don't want the weight of your hand over the stick, causing the cymbal to choke down a bit. Your teacher might have been working on getting you to control when you are using what technique.
Great drummer. I didn't feel like the bass player should have been walking through the trading 8's/4's, and the piano player just couldn't agree on what the drum solo form was. But kudos to the amazing drummer for holding it together.
I've never really been familiar w/ Ed's playing till seeing this vid. He's sounds just great and so does the trio, who are the other two? Ed's got it all: swing, touch, sound, creativity & it's all relaxed. Must be a breeze to play with for the other guys.
Ed Soph is one of the most unheralded drummers around but he is a first call drummer of so many jazz greats. Try to get Clark Terry's Big B-a-a-d Band album recorded in Witchita back in 1974. Soph's on drums and he's incredible.
He also played on the fabulous Manhattan Wildlife Refuge albums led by the great Bill Watrous and the dear departed trumpet marvel Danny Stiles.
@osterkenn LOL...I was there. Keith practiced his ass off. Ed was a dick. An insecure guy hiding behind a snooty pair of glasses. Hard work taught Keith how to play, not Ed Soph.
@brocksmith39 I've been getting lessons from him this year and I can honestly say that he's not just "an insecure guy hiding behind a snooty pair of glasses". In one semester he's easily taught me more than I learnt in the last 2 or 3 years of drumming; he's one of the best and most experienced teachers out there. Ed can sometimes be strict and harsh, but he gets you where you need to be very fast. Hard work got Keith where he is today, but an awesome teacher will have helped massively.
yeah great! his playing is like velvet. let's take a look on how he caresses the cymbals, and on his superb moeller hands technique!! Anybody knows what kind of first ride he's playing?
really? i honestly can;'t say i see that connection, roy plays with a level of aggresion and intensity not seen hear. not to say this is bad (it's not, it's great), just not like roy haynes
Ed Soph was with the Clark Terry band at our high school for a clinic and concert. Me being a drummer, I was fascinated with Soph's synchopation on recordings by Woody Herman and Bill Watrous. When I asked him about his subtle hi-hat comments, Ed replied: 'I play my legs like they're two more hands'. It clicked immediately with me -- maybe that's why Soph is such a respected teacher at North Texas U.
piano player is stephan karlson
wowSaelra 5 months ago
Ed Soph was one of the Dave Weckl teacher
serenopiovoso 6 months ago
I studied the drums and took lessons from Ed when he resided in CT.in the early eighties He is a great teacher...and a real cool guy...I owe a lot to him me opened my eyes to things no other teacher could .. a true master of the instrument
kkatie245 6 months ago
Ed Soph came to WCU where he instructed us during a jazz rehearsal and his words to the band about me were and I quote, "This Cat's good.....real good."
Thought that was awesome. Im a drummer.
1drummachine20 8 months ago
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I studied with Ed and I'm a grad of the program. I suppose if you only spend a 2 week camp with him you could come away feeling that he is a "dick", but that is not my perspective. The climate at UNT when I was there was dead serious. Most of the jazz profs, including Ed, did seem very cold at first. I found that as I progressed (2 of us graduated out of about 45), they all became much more amicable. They wanted results, not friends. The music business in the real world is the same.
mattthompsondrums 9 months ago
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mattthompsondrums 9 months ago
Ed's still at UNT. I received some lessons from him as part of a jazz 'camp' if you will. He's certainly good at explaining things, and I don't think anyone would say he's not a great drummer. (brushes especially). But he is kind of a dick.
TheLazyAuthor 1 year ago
he's my cousin well he's actually my grandpa's cousin so realalistcly he's my cousin
MotocrossRacer98 1 year ago
saw them live!!
Bendrums57 1 year ago
Does Ed still teach at North Texas?
spacitydrummer4JC 1 year ago
@spacitydrummer4JC Yes he does!
bamwow09 1 year ago
TIGHT!
PissoDeStrisso 1 year ago
intresting falcrum on right hand between thumb and lower half od the middle finger.
Beautiful sublime playing, like a breath of fresh air.
Drumming2thelord 1 year ago
@Drumming2thelord check that topic about fulcrum: Front, middle an back handed fulcrum. It opens a hole new perspective of sounds and textures when you play different styles using this little variation (with out thinking yet on varying your position-germanic, american or french-)
pedrumb 1 year ago
@Drumming2thelord I was just looking at that and thinking about how my last drum teacher would have had an absolute conniption if he saw me playing with my wrist sideways like that. Now im pretty well trained to always keep palm down so the wrist can bend more naturally, but of course this guy is defiinitely keepin it smooth.
drumm1n09 1 year ago
@drumm1n09 It's not desirable to ALWAYS have the back of your hands up (German grip). That is just one of many good positions with its own advantages and disadvantages. The reason you wouldn't play like that on a jazz ride cymbal is because you don't want the weight of your hand over the stick, causing the cymbal to choke down a bit. Your teacher might have been working on getting you to control when you are using what technique.
ghilliemaster 10 months ago
I met him today! He was wisiting my school - playing and giving feedback. Man, he was good...
ahtresbon 1 year ago
i think he was keith carlocks teacher.
Papakappklotz 1 year ago
This video is actually very useful for learning true swing ride patterns. Thanks.
digiblood 2 years ago
Handsome kit.
Antiks72 2 years ago
c'est exactement comme cela que j'aime le jazz drumming en trio,quartet .j'ai l'impression que c'est moi qui suis derrière la batterie.
q7ht9ab 2 years ago
Ed Soph is my 2nd or 3rd cousin..not totally sure which one. But he is a godly drummer! I play trumpet and hopefully someday I can play with him.
Illuminaughty0 2 years ago
ED is one of the last living jazz drummers.
pektus5 2 years ago
does anyone know the trio name/song name? i need it desperately!
2112mike 2 years ago
Great drummer. I didn't feel like the bass player should have been walking through the trading 8's/4's, and the piano player just couldn't agree on what the drum solo form was. But kudos to the amazing drummer for holding it together.
tech4111 2 years ago
cant help but smile everytime i watch this
epasurr 2 years ago
Ed is just great. I've seen him live many times. He's a mind blower! Fantastic!
WJ777 2 years ago
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conversesoccer89 2 years ago
awsome playing
winnerbaby44 2 years ago
I've never really been familiar w/ Ed's playing till seeing this vid. He's sounds just great and so does the trio, who are the other two? Ed's got it all: swing, touch, sound, creativity & it's all relaxed. Must be a breeze to play with for the other guys.
gregoryburrows 2 years ago
Ed Soph is one of the most unheralded drummers around but he is a first call drummer of so many jazz greats. Try to get Clark Terry's Big B-a-a-d Band album recorded in Witchita back in 1974. Soph's on drums and he's incredible.
He also played on the fabulous Manhattan Wildlife Refuge albums led by the great Bill Watrous and the dear departed trumpet marvel Danny Stiles.
ssminopoopy 2 years ago
This is the guy that taught Keith Carlock much of what he knows. Incredible.
God those Yammies sound yummy.
osterkenn 3 years ago
Don't forget Ari Hoenig, AKA god on drums
thatsmypeanuts 2 years ago
Ed Soph taught Ari, so obviously he's gonna be amazing =D
epasurr 2 years ago
@osterkenn and he taught Dave Weckl :o
bamwow09 1 year ago
@osterkenn LOL...I was there. Keith practiced his ass off. Ed was a dick. An insecure guy hiding behind a snooty pair of glasses. Hard work taught Keith how to play, not Ed Soph.
brocksmith39 1 year ago
@brocksmith39 I've been getting lessons from him this year and I can honestly say that he's not just "an insecure guy hiding behind a snooty pair of glasses". In one semester he's easily taught me more than I learnt in the last 2 or 3 years of drumming; he's one of the best and most experienced teachers out there. Ed can sometimes be strict and harsh, but he gets you where you need to be very fast. Hard work got Keith where he is today, but an awesome teacher will have helped massively.
gaffroman 3 weeks ago
his second (smaller) ride sounds super!!! what is the name of this Zildjian K ride?
MalinowyChrusniak 3 years ago
i would assume a K Custom 20" ride (maybe Light), with at least 2 rivets, most likely 4
castronovo13 2 years ago
tasty as hell
MMMuller 3 years ago
pure jazz right here.
rogersat 3 years ago
Smooth. His technique is incredible.
shraunbone 3 years ago
yeah great! his playing is like velvet. let's take a look on how he caresses the cymbals, and on his superb moeller hands technique!! Anybody knows what kind of first ride he's playing?
larrykind 3 years ago
I believe its a K Constantinople Flat Ride, which might be a prototype.
mdangelo 3 years ago
Take that back, it's a normal K.
mdangelo 3 years ago
reminds me of roy haynes
kfb2112 3 years ago
really? i honestly can;'t say i see that connection, roy plays with a level of aggresion and intensity not seen hear. not to say this is bad (it's not, it's great), just not like roy haynes
epasurr 2 years ago
Ed Soph is untouchable!
bbrryyaann21 3 years ago
Soph, One of the best!
LasColinasMusic 3 years ago
haha i always thought ed soph was black... whoops!
what a great sound though....
he taught my teacher. i can see heaps of parallels between their playing
danablett 3 years ago
Ed Soph was with the Clark Terry band at our high school for a clinic and concert. Me being a drummer, I was fascinated with Soph's synchopation on recordings by Woody Herman and Bill Watrous. When I asked him about his subtle hi-hat comments, Ed replied: 'I play my legs like they're two more hands'. It clicked immediately with me -- maybe that's why Soph is such a respected teacher at North Texas U.
jeremyjgray 3 years ago
so musical, so swingin' and great sound! master drummer!
drumprof1 3 years ago
smooth and cool ed is the man check him out on woody herman s giant steps . ed if you see this how about a drum lesson chuck kennedy
chuckkenn 3 years ago
this is the man...right here
SwissArmyTriplet 4 years ago