The Jazz Waltz (book/CD)

Alfred Music Publications
Practice Software and MP3 Files for every example
Plus 20 bonus play-along tracks

The Jazz Waltz is not only meant for professional drummers looking to improve their craft, but for up-and-coming jazzers, band directors, and additional rhythm section members (bass players, keyboardists, etc.) as well. Playing in 3/4 time is a microcosm of all jazz drumming, so once you’ve learned the material in this book, you will notice an immediate improvement in your overall playing. It might even help you land that coveted gig.

Coordination exercises
9/8 Afro-cuban and 3-voice comping
World drumming in 6
Brush examples by Florian Alexandru-Zorn
Metric modulations and polyrhythms
Solo foot ostinatos and licks
Transcriptions of 19 jazz drumming greats