*Jazz Drum Set* Mastery Ralph Peterson Quartet feat. Melissa Aldana: JazzHeaven.com Drum Video

Go to JazzHeaven.com/... for more FREE Ralph Peterson Videos! This was an excerpt from Ralph Peterson’s "Jazz Drumming Demystified” Instructional Video. Jam-packed 2h 20min Lesson, 60-min Interview, 4 Quartet Performances & 4 Play-Along MP3s, PDFs & lots MORE.
YOU can play along this track! ;) "Respect for Truth"
Feat. Melissa Aldana (sax), Michael Palma (piano) & Dezron Douglas (bass).
*** The full video comes with the Play-Along MP3 (minus drums).
A master jazz 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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[@frankwilliams3036]

Ralph was one bad dude! For drummers, every time you see him, it's a lesson in how to do the craft! He had a genius level knowledge of how to do it, and how to teach it. Definitely a GOAT! Rest in Power brother Ralph.

[@drex48239]

i was bored with drumming until i learned to read music, and when i learned to appreciate jazz, then i learned to love jazz

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

This man is absolutely unbelievable! The swing of Art Blakey and the power of Tony Williams several times multiplied. Lots of things happening but very clear and colorful. Wow!

[@borgullet3376]

and he's only got it in 1st gear ! The Man is a Virtuoso for sure.

[@StanEclipse]

RIP Ralph Peterson, this is one jazz drummer that left a lasting impression in my mind, so sad to see such a great mind die...

[@catthehank]

Wow. This man needs a lot more recognition.

[@luiszuluaga6575]

I remember when he first came up in the scene. Anyone who’s a drummer and who loves jazz knows who Ralph Peterson was. He, along with several other jazz musicians in the mid/late 80s was part of the young lions at the time.

[@don4476]

His set up makes the most sense of anything I've ever seen. Lots of wisdom there.

[@lawrencethompson9651]

this is why I love jazz

[@HAWHONU]

I can listen to great drummers all day , but I always come back to R. P. I've been playing drums for forty plus years but he still amazes me way beyond any other drummer I've ever heard.

[@unapocacosa]

4:20 Slapping that cymbal like a BOSS.

[@rancidfx999]

around 300- 330 is the most happy yet saddest sounds. Just a huge range of emotions and dopamine released at a point like this. A climax to which I'd wish never end but nothing even this beautiful could last forever and i think that's what makes it that much more special.

[@jalen2467]

Everybody in this ensemble is so talented!

[@djdanman99]

I'm not even a fan of jazz and that was phenomenal!

[@chezchezchezchez]

me too! 👊

[@MsCjwoody]

R.I.P. RALPHIE!!! I will never forget our childhood years in Pleasantville N.J.! We played together on the Little League team and "BOY", how Ralph was a beast on the trumpet in the jazz ensemble and the P.H.S. Band. GONE TOO SOON!!!

[@luiszuluaga6575]

You know which other phenomenal drummer once was a trumpeter? Dannie Richmond who was the long time other half of bassist/composer, Charles Mingus.

[@montelluke8498]

ALWAYS a LESSON when you get to hear RALPH PETERSON,his musical approach to the drumset is just "SPARKLING" moved to the music always forward!

[@scottieunome2]

Sweet Jesus that was awesome!

[@jackwaters6525]

Wow . . . He has to be the Sid Catlett of the 21st century. A big man with a virtuoso touch. I haven't heard anyone pull great sound out of a jazz drum set like that since Alan Dawson. Play on bro!

[@yugenakj]

Huge Ralph! One of the best drummers ever.

[@MsCjwoody]

RALPHIE NAILED IT AGAIN!!!

[@qbana6686]

listening musicians like these is the best way to enjoy jazz...awesome

[@trevligadaniel]

Absolutely great bass player who comments on Ralphs solo at 5:08 (together with the cymbals) and then again a great pick up back to the tune at the end of the drum solo!

[@rayszymarek2920]

This really cooks. Came home and was lucky to hear this wonderful jazz group. Everyone in this group and I do mean everyone are very very very talented and hep musicians.

[@yusefendure]

Melissa Aldana is killing it on this one!

[@drumsaregood.]

perfect set of cymbals! best cymbal match wver!

[@handidrummed]

+Carlos Paredes Go listen to his cymbals now on Meinl's page. Personally I prefer those to the Bosphorus. He left them a few years ago.

[@1971SuperLead]

I really don't care for jazz, but I enjoyed this. There's nothing better than an awesome drummer to make a band sound good. The sax was very kool too. The tune itself was about as good as jazz gets. Thanks for sharing.

[@OwrKeeng]

This past month I was feeling bad as I felt that I didn't have many influences that I can draw from. Nothing has really touched me in awhile and I was feeling that it was me. Luckily today I saw this video. This guy is amazing, I Iove how he drives the band, how he flows and his musicality.

[@El_Bicho_Feo]

Great composition, great playing & a fantastic drum solo. I love the stuff he's doing from about 4:40 to about 5:10... all the circles!!!!

[@atrocityvendor]

Ralph is the greatest.

[@davecarpetcare]

You kick ass, Ralph. Trumpet and drums!

[@ling6701]

it was so good that I had a tear in the eye.

[@cardboardmusic]

Hey, Melissa Aldana sounds great, a new discovery for me. As for Ralph, well he's always being doing great things. I loved his old 'Fotet recordings with Don Byron and also the 'V'tet with Steve Wilson. Thanks for posting.

[@nybcbuildingmanager6770]

Omg what did I just watch?!!? I just died and went to heaven and reborn again to watch this video!

[@iggirotrot1]

Thank you for being so gracious , You are such an inspiration

[@suzannegraziano5639]

I love jazz, that was outstanding. Thank you for sharing.

[@giopascuas]

Wow, master. I tripped with you

[@JohnKeyser]

Great having all those angles to study your work!

[@MNF632]

Excellent performance! How it sounds good the soul of people! Congetulations!!!!

[@bastianleon5499]

Melissa Aldana, el orgullo máximo para los jazzistas en Chile! Aguante meliiiii! 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@DrPekulier]

OH wow this is incredible, i need to practice ha!

[@billystrayhornsghost]

Modern Jazz!!!!....Lovely sound...awesome interplay.

[@castlehilldude]

Brilliant performance all around!

[@Longboarder140]

beautiful cymbals, wonderful sounds with a crisp but somewhat muffled resonance. peterson's brushes sounded amazing too!

[@DrumsbiblebikeGodspeed]

Love it what can i say more"""Great Jazz group and sweet jazz drumming perfect !!!!!!!!

[@risenkingministry4076]

Melissa go go go! Ralph we know super sounds on the drums.

[@rlm5657]

Ralph is the pound for pound champ!

[@FatsacksAllday]

Peterson is such a beast! this motivates me! i want chops like that!! time to hit the Lab

[@EJRodriguez58]

So inspiring, great playing all around, Ralph is just running it here especially with the brushes and that super tasty solo!!!, I love the sax player too although she looks like she'd rather be anywhere else!

[@JoeIzzo]

Ralph is SMOKIN!

[@Han-Solo459]

Its called ''Bad Ass Jazz''. Its probably the most advanced art form in the world.

[@nicktheharpblower]

Hi Jorge, This type of jazz is called Be bop as it features a classic jazz structure (head, improvisation and head) and an extreme emphasis on the improvisation part. I would probably characterise this as contemporary be bop, differing very slightly from the original style. Ralphs drumming is amazing, he features the tune in his solos which is a sign of a good improvisation. A good improvisation is a good sense of musical development of the material you hear at the beginning. This is an exceptional piece of music, well structured, recorded and played! They are all outstanding musicians, well done guys! Kind regards Nick Moore

[@nicktheharpblower]

How could i forget, the main characteristic of be bop is a complicated harmonic structure which this has, using what are called "extended chords", as well as playing them in diferent inversions :) Ralph listens to the pianists comping style, and the pianist listens to him as well, adjusting acordingly. This is one of the reasons why it sounds professional! Jazz musicians listen to each other very very carefully!

[@sbaiar]

This more Hard Bop

[@juznie2339]

Fantastic!

[@fess04]

ok....that was nice.....i like the way Peterson gets in front of it.....almost on the verge of a mistake.....but i can say if u look there are some nice fresh ideas in his comping and most definitely in the solos.....or breaks.....beautiful stuff man!!!!!!

[@InquisitorFreeman]

BRAVO! EXCELLENCE AT IT'S BEST!

[@benslooking4coolstuff]

OMG, Nailed it! Nailed it! Nailed it!

[@elsegno]

Let's worship the master.

[@sylvandelacruz]

Beautiful!!!

[@Pearlygatesbouncer]

absolutely amazing

[@jman12849]

RIP Ralph Peterson.

[@jazmineyazmin]

I LOVE this

[@nicolasdorta4319]

Very nice!

[@tarrosdaniel]

Grande Melisa Aldana!!... saludos desde Chile que te quiere!

[@Theodorm1]

Excellent!!!! My compliments!!

[@Capitala677]

Very cool!

[@The007Javiercito]

1) Last saturday (17th May) Melissa comes to Mexico CIty. She is an amazing sax player. 2) This is a Drums Master Class!

[@botlivemedia6083]

amazing

[@boulevard251]

peterson is great on drums , who arethe sax and bass players? Excellent session

[@holygroove2]

Good to hear!

[@kevinsmith-pw5xr]

Genius..

[@billystrayhornsghost]

4:07 interplay!!!...This is our music.

[@whitewaterworkscommonwealth]

You still got it.

[@edgaralextj]

Great music

[@ericyoungdrums]

nice one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@albertogalvan5048]

excelente maestro

[@jerryrudd4723]

Ralph has quickly became my 2nd favorite jazz drummer only second to Dave Weckl!!!

[@elliot1405]

that was pretty sick

[@zu0832]

Great stuff!!

[@SchizophrenicReality]

Perfect !!

[@bacon_phatt]

Got damn!! Good song. Nice job.

[@TheMassimop]

great!!!!

[@Drumm3rboygaming]

2:28 the lick

[@batuhansk5964]

Trym Karlsen ::D

[@PauloMaxRiccardo]

Lmao the lick is everywhere hahahah

[@girlak123]

Amazing playing! Just amazing... So tasty and musicial!

[@omoanya1]

I was trying to Count is Ralph's solo which was great, two times the form or something else

[@ionesally6695]

so great! where's the free play along that we can download though

[@Phil.A]

J'aime beaucoup!

[@majorjessecarnes5303]

WOW!!!!!!!

[@andrewleventis8341]

Sooooo cool

[@eduardocastro7343]

sr Peterson gran maestro

[@4jup4ter4]

YESSSSSS

[@jorgegallardo1997]

What type of jazz is this one called?

[@Musikgizelle]

Maravilhoso...gosto muito de Jazz.

[@federiconicolaszotalis1115]

oau!! i rely like this players! they sounds like a NYC PERSONS.great cuartet. i like the sound of melisa! so pure and intense.

[@colin6768]

Damn, that's some sweet drumming! I love the sound of the Bosphorous ride on the right. I wonder what size and model that is. Also-does anybody know what brand of drums he's using-love the sound of that too!

[@unapocacosa]

@DinamicAirCombat Bosphorus Oracle Series 20" or 22", not sure about the size (probably 22"). Beautiful cymbal.

[@royayersrules]

Cheer up luv!

[@salehuddinusman1046]

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[@JuniorQueirozBatera]

As we say in portuguese, "Maravilhoso"!

[@UtsiZimring]

killer!

[@SimonRendallProductions]

Nice

[@vincentrayvillafania1737]

is there any score available for its parts especially for the piano accompaniment of this peice?

[@gdomantic]

when I just started playing guitar, I was saying that jazz is lame, stupid... and totally hated it! but was into metalcore.... but now, I understand the complexity and the awesomeness that it is! :] took me 5 years to understand what real music is about! :]

[@ahmetvural8430]

very nice very play(:

[@g9-9999]

im in love with melissa