Jazz Drum Solo Series Fosters Fare

Here is Fosters Fare, a solo tribute to drummer Al Foster This solo is from the book Modern Jazz Solos For Drum Set by Rich Thompson.
This is one of many published solos I use in my teaching curriculum.
The solo is based on the time keeping and soloing style of Al Foster.
I discuss Foster's influence on jazz drumming and demonstrate some of the more common drumming techniques he used.
I play the solo at the tempo of Half note =106 ( 1/4 = 212) and show you two different camera views. Then I discuss some ways to practice it as well as some tricks for performing this fun solo.
According to the author, Rich Thompson this solo was inspired by the following recordings:
Blue Mitchell, The Thing To Do
Joe Henderson, The Sate Of the Tenor Volumes 1 & 2
Joe Henderson , So Near So Far
The drums used in the video are Gretsch Centennial from 1983.
The sizes of these drums are: 18"x14" bass,10",12",14" toms and a 14"x 6.5" snare.
The cymbals in this video are all 1940's- 1960's K Zildjian except for a Masterwork 24" swish.
Cymbal sizes
21" ride
18"crash/ride w/rivets
16" crash
15" Hi Hats
24"swish/china with rivets
The drum heads are all calf skin.
Microphones are a AKG C24 stereo overhead and an Shure Beta 52 on the Bass drum.

[@danlc95]

Wow! Great playing!

[@larrbrown7277]

You have the cleanest sound, I love it.

[@NoelMalekar]

Melodious playing ❤️

[@patricedillet2599]

Hello Sir seeing al foster on stage in 2000 with mc coy tyner and scolofoho, I got back into drumming. I love it like you al. Many thanks for your enriching video on a detail of his game. Having spoken about it with him at Sunside (Paris), his Hit Hat ostinato is an inspiration from that of Jo Morello. Jo used this in 3/3 to mark the 2nd beat (according to my teacher. thank you for your wonderful work. Interesting and very educational. nice transmission. I love your little precious details (holding stick, rivets, etc.). This poses a problem for many musicians. here we find. I wish you good musical projects.

[@briankeith7463]

Love it and bought the book bc of your video. Have you recorded the Bill Stewart , Joey Baron or Adam Nussbaum tune by chance?

[@Interwurlitzer]

i ve never come across this dude recordings/live music wise…but so far he s the epitomy of pedagogy instrument wise..

[@MarioCalzadaMusic]

U are the best man, Thank you very much for sharing

[@constantkiffer7924]

Very inspiring - once more ! 🤗☺️

[@rllsurf]

Thank you for another great piece! Al Foster has a new record out as a leader which is wonderful: "Inspirations & Dedications", highly recommend you check it out. A great version of Cantaloupe Island is featured. A swinging album and beautifully recorded.

[@somebloke13]

Beautiful kit, sound and playing! 😎