The Grooves Of Art Blakey

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Dive deeper with the sheet music for all of these grooves in our latest Beat article: www.drumeo.com/beat/art-blakey-drum-grooves/

[@menzerroku4708]

Will check it out

[@maxfranken5168]

Pooiiioiö8iiiliiil8lll8lll0o8

[@sethcashman1011]

Thanks, Brandon and everyone else at Drumeo, for doing this. Art was a founding father whose legacy needs to be kept alive. (I see via the comments here that you've exposed his playing to some who had never heard it before, which is amazing.) NO ONE swung like he did. And paramount to that, though he was, to borrow a borrowed phrase from Neil Peart, "human, all too human," I can tell you firsthand that he was the nicest, most encouraging man one could hope to meet. I got to hang with him at a family friend's wedding party for a few hours when I was in my teens and he was just the coolest, most unassuming guy. You would never have known that you were in the presence of THE cat. Still have the shirt I wore that night, which he was kind enough to sign for me. An experience I will never, ever forget. Thanks again for honoring the immortal Buhaina.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Wow, truly a memory to cherish. Thanks for sharing, so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@BrandonToews]

So cool. Thanks for sharing that story!

[@lawrencewolfe-xavier]

'Human, All Too Human' - Frederick Nietzsche

[@EVEROSFP1]

I really enjoy the way you dress for making this video about Art Blakey...

[@earthorigins3509]

Blakey was innovative and was instrumental in giving musicians that were new on the scene a fresh start in their career. He was a first-class gentlemen..!

[@fede170493]

I don't know what's more fancy: That beautiful drum kit or the amazing tuxedo. Thank you for another great video, boys and girls.

[@BrandonToews]

Cheers!

[@christopherg9806]

Drumeo always has great content, but Brandon's lessons (complete with appropriate drum kits and attire) are my favorite.

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you! Greatly appreciated.

[@ИванКомаров-ы4г]

I been waiting for this video past 10 years

[@BrandonToews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevewilcock4767]

Art Blakey was a real master. There's a lot of footage with him doing drum battles with his contemporarys in the 60's. Cheers Drumeo.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Cheers Steve!

[@stevewilcock4767]

@@DrumeoOfficial Cheers.

[@snorhyveln]

I'm happy to say that I visited His jazz messenger's concert in Sweden back in 1981. 🇸🇪

[@BrandonToews]

Very cool!

[@WardenOnDrums]

Art Blakey is truly one of the 🐐’s 🙏🏼

[@believeinittobe]

That Tunisia groove is something else! So is that Tangerine Glass Glitter!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks!😁

[@erikmccormick9331]

Fun Fact: Art Blakey is Mike Bordin's favorite drummer. Really wild how far and wide inspiration can travel across genres and players!

[@roby6993]

Mike Bordin sucks.

[@loumonte658]

He was monstrous on the kit. Great video and demo.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks, Lou!

[@dtsdigitalden5023]

Hey fantastic! Great to see Art Blakey's playing being featured, remembered and appreciated. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who cares about this stuff, and then you make this video!

[@BrandonToews]

🔥🔥🔥

[@JB19adventure]

Great video and I work at Malco and I hear Art Blakey and the jazz messengers every day Its great to listen too 😀

[@oldenmusicianco.4527]

After discovering Blakey a few years ago, he’s now without a doubt my favourite drummer. He inspired me from the beginning, when I was finding my footing with jazz music. Two of my other favourite grooves of his are Ping Pong and Children of the Night (originally from the “Roots & Herbs” and “Mosaic” records respectively), on the live “Three Blind Mice” records. Very awesome grooves, and great fun to play.

[@SafezoneExpert]

Groove#2 is awesome! I really like those old style jazz drumming.

[@tdrum21]

Love this. Do it with other classic jazz cats too. Philly, Jimmy, Elvin, Tony, Max 🔥

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks! On the list!

[@drowebd]

idk if sparkle finish on your kit will change the sound, but Art has my appreciation on several levels: one for his incredible feel and style, and then his work with the Jazz Messengers, which was, at least in part, a musical school or training/experience regimen for up-and-coming players, a way to educate and simultaneously expose both the listening public as well as the players...absolutely a legend.....massive thanks to Drumeo for this expose regarding this, relatively (especially today) obscure musical powerhouse.

[@julesdrums6167]

Holy shit, that Mozambique groove though. I have to learn that.

[@carlossantiago323]

Art Blakey was the man his style was so unique and to be a drummer and leader of the orchestra what's phenomenon thank you for your video I'm originally from Northern California and as we say keep jazz alive

[@Chiroman527]

Brandon, THX so much for bringing this great drummer to light !! I'm a 71 yo, who resurrected playing drums for Recreation / fun in retirement. I started again after 50 Years. I'm learning so much by this and the many other DRUMEO videos. Back in my day when I started playing in 1966 as a 15 year old, the lessons I took were based on the simple Jazz beats. I didn't really stick (excuse the Pun) to that - i wanted Rock and Roll. But I come to learn that the greats of my day (Baker, Moon, Bonham, Copeland, Gaad, etc.) all started in JAZZ. Even Ringo and Chalrie Watts ... It's Not easy for sure. NOte: I like the fact that You Dressed the part, complete with the suit and Tie !!

[@BrandonToews]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@paulbentley2709]

Great post dude

[@drummer78]

Art’s grooves are deep. Love Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers…they never made a bad recording. Everything was excellent.

[@gballmaier]

Your a freakin stud, Brandon. A REAL MUSIC EDUCATOR. And, YES, I BOUGHT YOUR AWESOME BOOK! Thanks Maaaaan.

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks a lot!!

[@benjaminthomas8092]

A Night in Tunisia the first time I heard him I have been floored

[@ToyLatrine]

Art is the Fucking shit. Picked up a snare drum book with his work 20 years ago on a whim and never looked back.

[@GoodnightIrieMon]

Just had to take a moment to appreciate how visually well-done this video is. Even before you hit a note this video looks fantastic. The set, the suit, the sparkle! This is before you even got to the great content. Kudos!

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you very much!

[@tomjones2348]

Bravo! Well done!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Tom!

[@richardliles4415]

I enjoyed all of them. Just starting out on drums, may take me a while to be able to do anything like that, I mean, I am 67. Thank you.

[@JoshHarmon]

awesome lesson! learning Blakey grooves is the best!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks a lot, Josh!

[@gardenlover9663]

I LOVE Art Blakey. Thank you for this!!! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@ninodjuras]

Brandon is a beast, great at deconstructing and easy for follow for us non drumers.

[@andrewheld4047]

He is one of the drum greatest players. You hear the ride pattern and you know it's Art.

[@pdxfunk]

Always enjoy a video with Brandon! Very cool stuff demoed by a great jazz drummer!

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you so much!

[@RandallNewell-ek7vc]

Mr. Toews, you are the man. From Rock to Jazz your tutorials are awesome. Furthermore, for your jazz tutorials I love your drum stage set-up with the bottles to the side. So cool.

[@dougmorato]

One of the greatest! He recorded so many classics!

[@TheHSIHP]

So cool. Can't wait to try and learn it.

[@BrandonToews]

🔥🔥

[@robertosilveira2384]

INCREDIBLEE!! Perfect video, execution and content!! Thank you for this Mr Toews, you are a master!!!

[@BrandonToews]

Cheers, Roberto!

[@michaelklobucher2869]

The "moanin" shuffle to me is almost like a swung flam tap. Great tips. Art is a beast.

[@GrampaPiggie]

I realized that too. I struggled getting the pattern down as is until i stopped swinging and played straight triplets. Suddenly my hands were doing something they were used to, and all I had to do from there was swing it. That's awesome that somebody else noticed that.

[@billbigler1366]

Brandon you have done it again. Just tremendous playing and teaching. Cheers.

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Bill!

[@kaelmoffat2198]

Blakey was such an amazing pioneer! Thanks for posting this!

[@kaelmoffat2198]

Several years ago, Bennie Golsen organized a Jazz Messengers reunion and tribute tour for Blakey with Brian Blade on drums. Such an astounding evening and Blade covered the master really well. One thing I love about Blakey is his attention to dynamics...going from blast to hush with conviction.

[@stylesb959]

Cool grooves I’ll have to try them , beautiful kit

[@danielgillespie6978]

Loved art since I was 15, 70 now; why can't i find a cd copy of the" whitch doctor" album with Wayne shorter

[@brucescott4261]

@danielgillespie6978 ...THE WITCH DOCTOR is out of print now!

[@jean-pierrethouin2404]

Great work Brandon... I Love the fact that you wear a full suit Just like the real deal of the guys back in the Days. Tx. J.p.

[@BrandonToews]

Cheers!

[@jc3drums916]

A Night in Tunisia is iconic, but Blakey also had probably my all-time favorite swing feel, especially on tunes that were a bit more up-tempo, like Quicksilver and Mayreh.

[@b.hoffman]

Sweating just watching someone else playing these beats at Blakey's tempo.

[@BrandonToews]

Slightly regretted wearing a suit for this one 😂

[@imalitdrummerlovesvideogames]

I’m glad y’all finally got to the jazz classics this is my favorite genre classics jazz 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ronturner57]

Brandon! Wow. This has to be the single-most summarized *and* deeply-revealing presentation of a true pioneer of our beloved instrument. You did an absolutely stellar job of paying tribute to the uniquely identifiable genre-defining musicianship of drummer Art Blakey. My high hat's off to you, Brandon.

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you so much, Ron! I think you're going to dig the Elvin video coming out soon ;).

[@AlvaroCordova-c7r]

Jazz at it's purest form. Art Blakey Hard core swinger.

[@endrawes0]

Great! Love to hear about these legacy artists

[@2earache]

Ever since I was introduced to the mesmerising Mozambique beat by Steve Gadd many years ago, that’s my answer! Thanks.

[@drummershort]

Beautiful Kit.

[@mikemYYZ]

I love learning about drummers that I've not heard of, or heard very little of, on Drumeo. You guys introduce the drummer, break down the grooves and fills so it's easier and more enjoyable to comprehend and listen to.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Cheers, Mike!

[@SoulKane77]

The drums sound sooo good

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks!

[@jimroyle5712]

❤❤❤ this was a wonderful tutorial of art Blakey and his signature grooves. Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️

[@JudgeDredd_]

Respect ✊🏿 Makes me want to grab my tenor sax and jam

[@donovanjones4175]

Love love love this channel!!! Thanks again for this, now down to the basement to practice this.

[@BrandonToews]

Cheers!

[@caleb2050]

the way art blakey swings on along came betty is unreal. the crescendo on his snare rolls go from inaudible to a sonic boom

[@danielperezalbert7876]

Great, many thanks!

[@BrandonToews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joesantamaria5874]

That was a fun lesson, the suit and tie plus the old Ks were a nice touch.

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Joe! The cymbals are Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversaries!

[@InAverySilentWay]

Art Blakey is one of the greatest of all time!

[@BrandonToews]

Agreed!

[@MrCharlieroo]

Glad to see you guys doing videos on these drum giants. The forefathers of drumming. Art would also, on some shuffles, dig the stick on 2 & 4 into the head, kind of muting. A very subtle but cool affect.

[@insulani]

So cool Drumeo covers a lot of styles and pays tribute to the greats of the past. An awesome way to expose people to all kinds of music. Thank you Brandon.

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Patrick!

[@SheltonHull]

This dude is a natural educator. I'm not a professional drummer--nor, indeed, even an amateur--but I had no problem understanding the information he was trying to convey, even if I couldn't actually play it. Now I need to find some Brandon Toews music!

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you so much, Shelton!

[@Alaska_MD]

I haven't been a member of Drumeo for a few years because I play mostly Jazz, but if Brandon get's that Jazz library bigger, I'm going to have to join again.

[@jamman231]

Awesome to see this, from Carey to Blakey, such a great channel for exposing young (& older) drummers to the rich world of drums, perhaps we could see lessons on Baker or Paice? Keep up the great work

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Lots more videos like this planned. Thanks!

[@BrandonToews]

Working on it!

[@jemmace2586]

Great video on a great drummer and musician. I love Ben Riley's time and influence on accompaniment playing.

[@BrandonToews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

Loved it!!!! You know, I really appreciate your ability to play some many different genres of music. Thanks for posting this!!!!

[@juanpabloaraujoarraga9398]

All of the beats are great. Thanks man. I always want to learn this tunes. Its nice to see them break down

[@williemammoth11]

The third groove is an absolute must if you want to swing the blues :) I didn't intentionally model mine on Art Blakey's, but apparently I did..

[@homerg720]

Thanks Brandon for Another Great video. Always informative.

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Greg!

[@michaelbaratto7026]

I love all grooves ✌️

[@curtis1691]

Love the suit for this lesson Brandon. You really capture the vibe with those threads. Along that line maybe do a Peter Criss lesson and fire up the cat make up ! Cheers !

[@thomastornroos7393]

Legendary grooves🔥🔥🔥

[@grachisol8236]

I’d never heard of him! He was amazing! It’s really fun to learn different styles. Great lesson Brandon.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks!

[@BrandonToews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

It's funny, I had heard his name before but didn't know who he was. Sooo, when he would come to town to perform, I never went to see him. (face plant) lol

[@MrFeric30]

Great job. You are amazing.

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you, Eric!

[@jriddim]

This is an amazing video, thank you Brandon and the Drumeo team. I’m hooked on Blakey tunes now and determined to learn those grooves!

[@timbranniganmusic3458]

Thanks for this great video! You definitely chose some of his best and most classic grooves. Of the three, I’d say the shuffle is the one that‘a a must learn. A good shuffle goes a long way. Thanks again for the video! Best wishes - Tim

[@paulwingert9993]

Im a guitarist and he's my favorite Jazz musician:)

[@glennracoma7481]

Hey thanks Brandon and staff for bringing classic jazz greats to our attention. Bit different from what's been shown which is all great but to have artists Art Blakey and the like are wonderful additions making Drumeo a leading site for diverse teaching and appreciation. Thanks!! And your transcribing this stuff and playing it is fantastic

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Glenn - some more videos on the way!

[@Quientocaque]

Great video! i love Art Blakey´s playing! is one of the greatest of all time! and now ...Max roach please?

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks! On the list!

[@bobweber4140]

Awesome work thankyou

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Bob!

[@RodrigoRaez]

Very nice grooves. Thank you very much for this lesson!

[@mjm5081]

❤ Art

[@davidcurtis4478]

Fantastic! 👍👍

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks!

[@jukkavikberg2383]

Great lesson! Thank you!

[@leprosarioshow3820]

Indestructible 1964 álbum by Art Blakey and Jazz M.

[@TM_Stone]

Although I'm not a fan of jazz, I do respect the masters of that era and their talent. Also, if Drumeo was around when I first started playing it would have been awesome! Carmine Appice's Realistic Rock with a floppy record was my teacher at the time and I still use it to this day. Drumeo does such a wonderful job for the drumming community.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Really appreciate it!

[@BrandonToews]

❤️

[@blueshark928]

Free For All is my favorite Art Blakey jam.

[@swinginbeboptrio]

I don't play drums but your videos are very useful for me to understand the drums and also how to program cool drum parts in my DAW. Thank you.

[@tednoble412]

GREAT stuff! Thank you for the clarification! Now it's time to go to work on it!

[@n8w8rem22]

Art would really appreciate this, bravo 👏🏻 . I recently bought a CD "Best of Art Blakey", great! .

[@liambenz6889]

Great vid. As a beginner, I could probably spend a year just learning these three songs and it would improve my playing so much.

[@billstrohler]

Moanin' off this album and The Sidewinder by Lee Morgan were my into to jazz a few years ago.

[@henrywalinda9099]

Those are very very helpful lessons in high quality. Dear Brandon can you help me with Buttercorn lady? It's hard to find a little help for this beautiful "shuffle? " best greetings from Germany Henry

[@toddberg4404]

Great lesson Brandon!! Thank you. I'm working on shuffles right now and your step by step explanation (plus the transcript) is SUPER helpful. Also, I love that when you did your videos on the grooves of art blakey and elvin jones you dressed the part - with the dark suit and tie and starched white shirt. Classy touch!!!

[@menzerroku4708]

Great video!! I love jazz drumming it's a hard style to play but fun. This is some great content. Great work drumeo😄.

[@skinner5334]

Fine work sir! Super cool stuff⚡️

[@SumeetBGoode]

One by one is sublime

[@MaximinoSantos]

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