Publisher : Mel Bay
Level : Intermediate
Authors: Trevor Salloum with Bobby Sanabria

The first book ever published on how to play the conga and bongo drum in jazz. This text is an essential tool for drummers playing Latin Percussion in jazz with special emphasis on swing. Includes chapters on history, description, tuning, position/posture, notation, strokes, rhythms, etc.

Complete with photos, interviews, music transcriptions and video links. Include archival photos, a rare interview with legendary jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, online companion video with Candido and Bobby Sanabria and the most comprehensive discography ever complied on the use of conga and bongo drums in jazz with over 100 listings and commentary including Candido, Ray Barretto, Armando Peraza, Willie Bobo, Luis Miranda, Patato Valdez, Willie Rodriguez, Tata Guines and many more.

CONGA:
Description
Positioning/Posture
Tuning
Strokes
Strokes Legend
Swing Conga
Latin Jazz Conga

BONGO:
Description
Positioning/Posture
Tuning
Strokes
Strokes Legend
Swing
Latin Jazz Bongo
Clave
Odd Time Signatures
Soloing
Music Charts
Conclusion
Interview with Kenny Burrell
Discography
Video Link
Glossary
Bibliography
Appendix: Quick Guide

• The Conga and Bongo Drum in Jazz
• Afro-Cuban Percussion Play-Along
• Fun with Bongos
• The Bongo Book