4 SWEET MAX ROACH LICKS YOU NEED!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching everyone! Which drummers do YOU want me to break down 4 licks of?

[@zirititit]

Hey Quincy! I love your incredible tips! I would love to see some Elvin Jones and Roy Haynes break downs! Thank you! Hugs from Brazil!

[@Carlo24515]

I'd love to see Billy Higgins, Frankie Dunlop, Art Taylor, Al Foster or Louis Hayes. There's lots of content about Tony, Elvin, Roy, Philly, etc. already. Of course there is always more to learn from them too :)

[@MVC99drums]

Ben Riley! Or Elvin (brushes)

[@Ben-xh9pc]

Brian Blade or Vernel Fournier! 🤓

[@Carlo24515]

@@MVC99drums Oh yeah, Elvin brushes would be awesome

[@chadperkins9167]

When i was at this little festival in Denton a couple weeks ago, and i heard some music playing in the distance. So i walked up a listened for a bit. As i was walking off, I heard the singer say..."Quincey Davis on the drums".

[@drumqtips]

…then you proceeded to turn around and go the opposite direction🤣🤣🤣

[@chadperkins9167]

I was headed opposite prior to hearing your name. I was like, hey i watch that dude on youtube.

[@gsxerwhite]

These are the kinds of licks that made me fascinated with drums as a kid. It was like hearing a magician go to work. Even though it would be a few years later in my late teens when I really started playing and taking music seriously, I always knew I would end up dedicating a good part of my life trying to study, learn, and play the drums in every style I could. Thanks for these lessons. I can not imagine having these kinds of resources back then. I would've never left the house lol. We are so lucky to get these lessons from people like yourself who have also dedicated so much time and love to this instrument.

[@drumqtips]

That’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@DG-sf9ei]

Incredible drumming there and tribute to Max Roach. Any drummer who's inspired John Bonham is at the top of their game.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching!

[@enfieldthump5915]

Dear Quincy, I have watched (and re-watched) a number of your excellent videos, and having viewed this one, felt compelled to comment. I'm returning to drumming after 3 decades away doing 'grown-up' stuff (marriage, family, career). I'm no jazz connoisseur but have the deepest respect of the style, vocabulary and discipline, which brings me to my point: You, sir. are an excellent tutor, great drummer and a truly charming, witty and fun bloke. Thank you so much for making these videos, you are a genuine blessing to so many. Greetings from a new friend in the UK.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for the kind words Einfield! And welcome back to jazz my friend:)

[@jkewish10]

If I had to volunteer a thing I’m curious about, Jack Dejohnette does some subtle things in Bill Evans’ “A sleeping bee” from the live at the Montreux Jazz festival e.g. at 4:56 in the song is a thing I’ve been trying to dissect. That and on-the-fly hihat splashes. Or really all of how Jack plays is 🙌🏻. Thank you for all that you do!

[@cobb_thedrummer]

Seriously smooth chops here 🔥

[@andrewzehnal2030]

Always great lessons. Thank you. Bill Stewart , Elvin, Billy Higgins

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely Drew!

[@nickfili9409]

Thank you for putting in the time to do this video. This is amazing. Peter Erskine's up-tempo comping language - that would be a challenge worthy of the Q

[@drumqtips]

Challenge accepted Nicky:)

[@Ben-xh9pc]

I've been practising For Big Sid recently and it's an absolute goldmine of licks, really cool to see how you break them down and apply some of them!

[@drumqtips]

That solo is a study on bop drumming on its own. Thanks for checking it out!

[@lucaszamora842]

For straight ahead jazz, I love Philly Joe! The way he strings around phrases is incredible!

[@robvandermade7408]

Dear Quincy I'm happy to get to know you and your teachings.I play drums for a while and had not the chance to go to the conservatorium here in Amsterdam (many years ago).Nowadays Jazz (swing) is not so populair here as it used to be I learn every dag bit by bit some of the things you demonstrate. By the way, I,m 70 years of age but watching you make me feel like a child who is content what he sees. You see I,m a big fan.Thanks so much for your explanations!

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate your kind words Mr. Robbie! I’m glad you’re getting so much from my videos my man. Cheers to being 70 years young!!

[@ericpuente]

Thanks for this!! Would love to include Frankie Dunlop.

[@drumqtips]

Did you mean Funkie Dunlop? LOL! Good call Eric.

[@danieldolcetti1999]

Thanks!!! Great drummer and great teacher.!!!

[@ChrisAndersenMusic]

Would love to hear some KW, Nash, RP, Farns, Carl Allen, Farns and Billy Drummond. Great lesson as always!

[@drumqtips]

Woo! Those are some of my huge favorites so great ideas sir👊🏾

[@hmg1401]

Bill Stewart, Gregory Hutchinson.. Great Job as always!

[@drumqtips]

Two greats for sure! Thanks

[@paolomatozzi5698]

Thank you Quincy, great lesson.

[@mariob9028]

Ay man love the work. Keep it up baby

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Mario brothers, and will do!

[@brenthis]

First off, I love this series focusing on the licks of different drummers. You get to know how they approach drumming from a stylistic perspective. I love this video and the Art Blakey video especially. Also, I wanted to inquire about when your store will restock the 12 pack of your signature sticks. I’ve dropped more money than I care to admit on finding the perfect stick, and this is the one. If anyone is reading this and hasn’t tried out his signature model stick, do yourself a solid and snag a pair, it’s only $12 for a potentially life changing experience.

[@AlanLopez-te6lc]

Always new and original. expanding my horizons

[@drumqtips]

Happy to hear that Alan!

[@joenelson7995]

Another thing with lick #4: play it with no quarter note rests. This way it permutates 5 times over 4 bars and ends on the 3 of the 4th bar, at which point you could rest. Sounds hip when trading 4s and I think I’ve heard recordings where Max played it that way. Just love your videos! Were I a younger man with less tethers, I would get myself into grad school at UNT so I could study with you.

[@SimonLopezPsymon]

Amazing lesson as always ! :-) Max Roach is one of my favorite drummers too ! Can you do Philly Joe Jones please ?

[@drumqtips]

Love Philly Joe! Good call Simon.

[@李昊烨]

Thanks for the lesson, and my advice is Tony, Bill Stewart, Brian Blade;)

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely!

[@giadagiaguaro]

Thank you very much indeed Maestro Quincy. Max Roach is my favored drummer too. ubep

[@themole2024]

Q great licks man. One of my favorite albums is simply called Max Roach and Clifford Brown. I bet you already have it. Thanks for the lesson as always.

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely! Thanks Fred.

[@coastdrummer]

How about some Elvin Jones classic licks! Love your content Quincy. I learn so much from you

[@ddheier]

This is fantastic. Thank you, Q!

[@garydonnelly100]

This is GREAT! One thing I've found in my own exploration of phrases from the gods is that I usually find some variation or other subtle (or in some cases not so subtle) nuance that makes it something of my own. There's a Bill Stewart paradiddlie-diddle triplet thing that I just had a terrible time getting under my hands until I shifted the phrase and started it on the last triplet partial of 4 of the measure before. For some reason I found it easier to execute and since it starts on a strange upbeat, it has a very unique character that's slightly deceptive. Hey, well, there ya go...how about four of those sick Bill Stewart phrases?!!

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely! Personalizing the phrases is the CRUCIAL last step to using it in our playing. Thanks for sharing! And yes to Bill Stewart phrases:)

[@alanlopez5971]

Always something new ,lways blowing my mind . Awesome !

[@abbasidanny]

Thanks for the video Quincy, got a lot out of this 🙏

[@drumqtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mauriceharrie4536]

Definitiv perrin mos and nate smith. Love your lessons! Thank you So much :)

[@drumqtips]

Great suggestions although I don't know Perrin Mos. I'll do my homework:)

[@mauriceharrie4536]

@@drumqtips perrin is the Drummer for hiatus kayote, great stuff. Enjoy Man!

[@danieldelcarpio9993]

Mr. Davis Thanks for your videos! For sharing all this gold knowledge without filters!!

[@russelllane2797]

thank you for honoring the great Max Roach! I'd love to see a licks breakdown for Al Foster and Billy Higgins. But whatever you want to bring will be more than cool.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Definitely want to do something on Al Foster, and Billy Higgins, two of the truly greats of our time.

[@alfredheath3126]

Love your lessons, Q!!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks, Al!

[@CharlesBeauregard]

I like your bop tuning very much

[@drumqtips]

Appreciate that Chucky:)

[@HarryJoiner]

I love this channel. Man do I love it. Thank you so much for all you do!

[@tompetteruti250]

Beautiful! Would love to hear some Roy Haynes and Jack DeJohnette.

[@alanlopez5971]

Thanks for Max Roach, Art Blakey ! totally fantastic ! Could you cover Ginger Baker ?

[@tomherman7875]

Art Blakey, please! This is so good, thank you!!!

[@electraluxx]

Awesome post! This really gave me insight to some things I was trying to figure out with Max Roach. I played it differently and after seeing what you perform, it sounds accurate. That process was really good for my learning, trying to transcribe, giving it a go, and then seeing how you transcribe it. So, for me, I recommend you play the actual clip of what is to be shown, have us viewers figure it out, and then you show it. Thanks for considering my take. :)

[@tomonagam4297]

Tyank you for great lessons. I hope Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones, and Jimmy Cobb. I can't wait next 4 licks!

[@drumqtips]

Great suggestions!

[@johnburke568]

Some good ones here. Thanks

[@jackbails]

Thanks for the great content! I'd be interested in some Shadow Wilson :)

[@chugrooster2]

Man.. I find your videos so inspiring and helpful. Honestly so happy I found your channel!

[@drumqtips]

Glad to hear you're enjoying my lessons Gabe!

[@dc9856]

you the man.that was the best lesson yet.you seriously can play the pots and pans.thanks a million quincy

[@drumqtips]

Thank you sir!

[@groovebag61]

Great series mr. Davis! I also suggest you put the sticking of the examples below the videos, unless buying your book, which i sure will. Thanks! 🥇🙏

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching and for the suggestion. Stickings can be found in my e-book.

[@lucasondrums]

Thanks so much for another incredible lesson Q ! I look forward to the videos dropping every week and your pedagogy is so clear and accessible. My two favourite drummers whose vocabulary I'd like broken down would be Dannie Richmond and Joe Morello. Thank you again man for these lessons 🥁😊

[@drumqtips]

Oh! Dannie Richmond is a new suggestion. I'll add him to the list. Thanks for watching! Glad you're enjoying the lessons Lucas!

[@lucaserico35]

grazie Quincy, adoro Max Roach!

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Luca!

[@papadukes44]

Great lesson, just purchased the pdf!!! Lovin’ it!!!

[@richspicer7818]

Those are some cool licks Q! Thanks for sharing.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks as always for watching Spicey!

[@johnhall1262]

Love it! Thank you

[@WalterdaLima]

my favorite is absolutely Max Roach. He is the master. Saxophone colossus is the best record where he play best lick in my opinion.

[@drumqtips]

Always happy to meet a fellow Max Roach lover. And I love that album too!

[@howardk4016]

Great lesson Q! My "big three": Max, Philly Joe, Art Blakey. Thank you!

[@drumqtips]

True masters of the music! Thanks Howard.

[@drdrjcc]

Thanks, Q. The great Philly Joe Jones.

[@drumqtips]

My other fav:)

[@massimodemajo]

beautiful. Thank you Q! For drummers, besides all the other greats, how about Eddie Blackwell and Billy Higgins?

[@drumqtips]

Great suggestions!

[@massimodemajo]

Thank you, @@drumqtips. one more: the great Billy Hart ❤​

[@LOFIAD]

Very cool. I wish I had more time to practice, 😭

[@OwensDrumming]

These are so amazing… can’t wait to shed them all day

[@drumqtips]

Go get 'em Owen!

[@dennisstgermain4187]

Thanks so much for this video. Time to go download that E Book !!!!!

[@drumqtips]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@francoisduhamel7853]

If possible please Brian Blade. Thanks Q for the wonderful job you do!

[@drumqtips]

Good call. Love me some BB!

[@bobweber4140]

Great lesson Quincy I wondering about goin through some of maxes playing on effi love the beginning but struggling to hear what he’s doin thanks man

[@briankeith7463]

Billy Hiiggins, Elvin, Bill Stewart, Al Foster…I think you have already done some stuff on Philly so I tried to think of some other of my faves…

[@drumqtips]

Great suggestions Brian!

[@tomcarr4630]

This week will be fun working on these! So many drummers top of mind: Art Blakey, Carl Allen, Joe Morello, Jeff Hamilton…(I’m digging’ the different drums!)

[@drumqtips]

Awesome TC!

[@marcdranoff7883]

Here's an old school / new school quartet of genius drummers; Art and Elvin from the old and Cobham and DeJohnette from the new. Good luck with Jack and Billy !!

[@drumqtips]

Awesome suggestions Marc!

[@chadperkins9167]

I see alot of people Mitch Mitchell. He is highly regarded for his jazz influenced style. Give that a go.

[@drumqtips]

Woo!! That will kick my butt, but great idea.

[@MrFRESH-bo9vs]

U are awesome bro

[@sugarsticks5970]

Max roach, Billy cobham, tony Williams, Ervin Jones, Philly jo Jones, buddy rich, & speedy Jones & James brown drummers

[@samsungtablet7953]

Awesome lesson, very useful!

[@drumqtips]

Thank you!

[@emmanuelpenna7652]

I would love for you to breakdow Phily Joe’s Groove with brushes on Billy Boy with Miles

[@kristianleth]

Great video. Thanks alot. As always very inspiring. Suggestions: shelly manne, alan dawson

[@drumqtips]

Awesome ideas Kristian! Hope you’re well!

[@mikegarwood8680]

Monk's "Skippy" (both versions) contains so many licks by Roach that I lost count. A singular tour-de-force by a master. I've seen Art Blakey play something like #3 on Bu's Delight. May not be exactly the same, but it seems very similar.

[@eilampniel2962]

Max roach is the greatest jazz drummer of all time

[@drumqtips]

He's not human. lol!

[@garyguthrie1507]

Great lesson as usual! How bout drummer Steve Davis for 4 licks? Thanks!

[@lukebriffa]

Great lesson Q!! hmmmm Art Taylor or Joe Chambers! ;)

[@drumqtips]

Thanks brother Luke👊🏾

[@jazzboy18]

Hey Quincy, awesome content! I’d love to hear the following: Jeff Hamilton, John Riley, K. Wash, Louie Bellson, Art Blakey, Philly Jo, and Bill Stewart. Keep up the great work!

[@drumqtips]

Great suggestions Jonah!!

[@joenelson7995]

Tain!!! This is awesome, BTW.

[@drumqtips]

OH!! Mr. Watts is so great.

[@FadjarMoeljarto]

Awesome ..thanks

[@drumqtips]

You are welcome!

[@christianwagenseil9621]

Hi Quincy, in case you haven’t done it yet: Could you break down some Billy Higgins or Roy Haynes stuff? That would be much appreciated!

[@drumqtips]

I have at least one video breaking down Roy Haynes actually. I will definitely do Billy HIggins!

[@rumpari]

Fantastic idea Q! How about Tony Williams?

[@drumqtips]

Good idea!

[@hwtileston7388]

Sorry...Just found it and downloaded it. Thanks.

[@brewstergallery]

Ned from Spain sayin...Just wow Quincy. These were some sweet patterns and phrases. As ever your explanations and breakdowns make it easier to take that first step and unlock the mystery. I love em all but lick #4 is winner I got to get to work on all of this but I love that one. How about alternating the hands in the triplet at the end as RF R L RF L R RF R L RF L R RF R L? Many thanks Mr Davis.

[@davidcarrizales3189]

Can you break down 4 licks of Steve Smith (Journey)

[@bozziofan01]

I’d love to hear some shadow Wilson sonny Payne,billy hart, Frankie Dunlop, billy Higgins.

[@drumqtips]

J Mac! Good to hear from you and awesome suggestions dude.

[@robeagar]

Art Blakey!

[@drumqtips]

Yes Robbie!

[@alvincarter9539]

This was the BOMB! One of the best since I started my subscription. How about doing Sonny Payne or Victor Lewis?

[@drumqtips]

Awesome suggestions!!! Glad you enjoyed the lesson Alvin.

[@thecrippledrummer]

YES!!!!

[@ACLOCKWORKDRUMMER]

GREAT!

[@baldurmoizisch6905]

Hey Mr. Davis! 1.Jack DeJohnette, from his early album "have you heard?"(is this the next level of jazz?). 2.Dennis Chambers "mother tongues" with John McLaughlin. 3. Bill Stewart, from his album "telepathy" two licks: 1. "fano" at 5.41 minutes and 2. "happy chickens" at 5.21 minutes, both take about five seconds and maybe 3. "happy chickens" from 5.58 to 6.07 minutes, especially the last two or three seconds. I would really love to know, what precisely happens there. And you explain sooo good! By the way, are you related to Miles Davis? Cheers from Germany!

[@Sic4ce]

Roy Haynes, Mike Clark, Sonny Grier

[@rojopojo4493]

Would love to hear some Tony Williams!!

[@drumqtips]

Good call!

[@drumdude516]

Please make a James Black Lesson!!! ❤

[@drumqtips]

Whoa!! Good call. Not many drummers know James Black. I'll certainly add him to the list.

[@silvanoolalla]

Tony Williams please!! Big classic and big influence!

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely Silvano!

[@paradidd]

Roy Haynes, please. Kenny Clarke too.

[@drumqtips]

Yes!!

[@johnhall1262]

Could you please do Carl palmer

[@drummermikeclark]

Damn you know a lot if S&$Z try the Max triplet thing with Swingin diddes! I did it for him and he really dug it although he did it with singles! Its the fast triplets like in Mildama!

[@drumqtips]

Thank you!

[@jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866]

SNAP CRACKLE POP

[@drumqtips]

Good idea!!!!!

[@chicagomusicians]

Hey Quincy - thanks for the great content and sense of humor - appreciate you! Question - Max Roach Lick #1 - you say it's paradiddles but it looks like you're playing all single strokes - what am I missing? Maybe it's just a sticking point for me :-)

[@drumqtips]

I might have misspoken actually. Thanks for keeping me in line:) Cheers!

[@felixspector4909]

Hi Quinci, master, my favorite drummer is Peter Erskine, whats your opinion about him? Thanks for your way to teach

[@drumqtips]

Hey Felix. I love Peter Erskin! Grew up listening to him of course with Steps Ahead and I’ve been hooked ever since. Make sure you check out the interview I did with him a few years ago if you haven’t checked it out already. Cheers!

[@mattipietola9633]

Dear Quincy could you consider Billy Higgins?

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely Matti!

[@hwtileston7388]

Quincy, I have gained so much from your Killer Bebop Phrases numbers 1 and 2. But I can't seem to find how to obtain your 158+ Bebop Vocabulary Phrase E-Book. It doesn't appear to be on the store. Can you help? Thanks.

[@nathanwolf5066]

Tony, Roy, Jack and Billy Higgins would be cool to see

[@drumqtips]

Awesome suggestions Nathan!