Ralph Peterson *Jazz Drumming* Video: KILLER Comping & Syncopation Exercise JazzHeaven.com

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Jam-packed Jazz Drumming Lessons: 2h 20min Lesson, 60-min Interview, 4 Quartet Performances & 4 Play-Along MP3s and lots MORE.

A master drummer AND master teacher!
A rare combination, indeed.
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For nearly 30 years, Ralph Peterson has been one of the most distinctive and recognizable drummers in jazz. His talent and drive as a drummer, composer, arranger and bandleader set him apart as a Master among his peers. In 1980, Ralph was accepted into the Jazz Studies program at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Some of his teachers there included Kenny Barron, Paul Jeffrey and drummer Michael Carvin.

Peterson met master drummer Art Blakey in 1983. A few months after sitting in, Blakey called Peterson (then a college junior) to play along side him in his two-drummer big band. This was for a performance at the Boston Globe Festival. Ralph continued in the Jazz Messenger Big Band until Blakey's passing. Peterson takes seriously the honor and responsibility of being the "Last Messenger Drummer" and later paid homage to Blakey on his 1992 recording "Art." In 1985, a year after his graduation from Rutgers, Peterson was hired to perform with piano giant Walter Davis Jr., as well as with trumpeter Jon Faddis. Ralph has since become a member of the jazz elite. His recording and touring resume includes jazz greats like Terrence Blanchard, Branford Marsalis, Stanley Turrentine, David Murray, The Count Basie Orchestra, Betty Carter, and Michael Brecker.

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[anafael1]

Been playing drums off and on for years, but decided recently to take it seriously. Jazz is a style I've always wanted to play, and this lesson is great. I love the confident way he plays, the pulse of the groove just makes me wanna jump on my kit right now! Thanks!

[Speckinblack]

@ilovemetaalll It's Bosphorus turkish handmade cymbals... most of them looks like Oracle series or maybe New Orleans... Great cymbals (not only for jazz) totally recommend!

[c22dividedby7]

easy way of drumming jazz is to interupt the silence of nothing. but still keeping you counts.

[biglalu]

the 4th exercise reminds me, referring to the real first part of it, a thing that Elvin used to do a lot!

[gonzalokrupa]

exelente... ;)

[ilovemetaalll]

gj Ralph....keep going..what are those cymballs?? first time i see them

[yougotgroove]

Ralph I like your vibe. Well done!

[Brook3952]

Thank you so much for your knowledge and explantion on this subject and willingness to share the traditions and secrets of this beautiful art form

[escorpious3]

Thank You Ralph for uploading these videos,its a true inspiration to me and God how I wish you could be my teacher!!

[JeffreyMulac8]

A Bosphorus Oracle, designed by and for Ralph. I am getting into Bosphorus cymbals, and am getting a 21' Master Vintage Ride. Some of the best jazz rides around. Go to Bosphorus' website and listen to ALL of the rides and compare. Great Turkish cymbals