Excerpt from 3/29/09 gig w/Randy Sabien's Rhythm & Bows Big Band. Double-drumming is a rare & very nuanced art. It is extremely rare in a straight-ahead jazz context like this one. For me, the trick is to have a concept and provide contrast. In this clip I'm tippin' - laying the the beat nice & tight so Clyde can blow over the top and flow. I'm also providing contrast w/the brushes so as not to clutter Clyde's stickwork.
Love it, Dave!
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