*New Clip*

[djdavis]

I don't normally post clips but heres one for ya'll.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TpMcG8FIPw

This is me playin "the charlesdon" on drums with the jazz collective band at my school at the opening concert..with my beautiful ddrum snare lol.

Ill have more clips up soon.

And don't jus watch, do comment as well coz its appreciated

[Audiocr381ve]

sounded good man. Cool little event haha

[sugabear]

Really nice man. Keep practicing, you'll only get better. I would try to do something different with the drum solo. It seemed a little forced and out of it's element. I know you're one of the avid studiers on this board, so I would only suggest listening to drummers who play this style and listen to how they build their solos.

[JFunky]

...really nice man.  I admire you.  You're in band.....reading music......and playing music.  Great.  The only thing I would add is to do like all of us and practice and pay attention to your dynamics.  I can definetly hear some "Shed Tendencies". LOL  I agree with Suga, listen to drummers that play that style.  "Big Band" and "Old School Broadway".  You're on your way man.  Keep on going like the energizer bunny.

[yamahaboy]

Yeah, I heard a few shed licks in there too. But overall, like Funky said, your on your way.

[stiksnmypocket]

good job tho, but yea I agree you sounded like you were about to audition for Gospel chops III.....lol

this would be a lil better defintion of the approach you could've taken during your solos, not exactly this, but you can tell he could've chopped it but he didn't he took a soft approach and it was great

Mr. Jeff Davis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12jLZYsYiqE

[JFunky]

...man forget it.  You only live once.  You should've taken your solo like this...shirt off and all...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLioHibuIQU&feature=related

 


...and what the heck is up with you boy dancing this...?????????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS1cLOIxsQ8

[yamahaboy]

...man forget it.  You only live once.  You should've taken your solo like this...shirt off and all...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLioHibuIQU&feature=related

 


...and what the heck is up with you boy dancing this...?????????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS1cLOIxsQ8

Where do you get you Material Funky? Its simply a Riot.


Old dude was dancing like that though.

[juSe]

Good work playing the Charleston.

I'd say play the music.  Your solo didn't really fit the music.  It was like putting a square peg in a round whole.  You have chops, but if you're playing stuff that doesn't fit.  Listen to the drummer that really did the thang.  Listen to the Count Basie Big Band and the Duke Ellington Orchestra.  The cats that played in those bands could really swing.  The drummer, as in any band, drives the bus.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBr9FiyKjdY

If your band director is going for more of a show band, pep band sound, then he is definitely on the right track.  You as a drummer/musician should shoot for authenticity and play as "authentic" as the band will let you.  

You're on the right track, but you definitely have some homework to do.

[BEATBOXERZ]

Real Nice DJ, keep on learning and study up on your big band/swing like all the brothers are telling you.  !!!

[djdavis]

thanks for the comments. i knew at least one person would say somethin bout the solo not fitting the music. I do agree; if i get another chance to do that tune i would have done my solo more like the one on the original track, but when its like the first time you're playin drums in a school concert after playin keys at all the previous ones, you do tend to want to lash lol. but i will take that on board.

...man forget it.  You only live once.  You should've taken your solo like this...shirt off and all...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLioHibuIQU&feature=related

 


...and what the heck is up with you boy dancing this...?????????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS1cLOIxsQ8

i no lool i no. i guess dats jus da routine they were told to do.