Learn Tony Williams' jazz drum solo in Seven Steps to Heaven.
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In this tutorial the virtual drummer plays Tony Williams' drum solo which is a classic study for Jazz drummers.
The short drum solo from Seven Steps to Heaven is a great exercise recommended by many teachers.
One of the greatest jazz drummers of all times, Tony Williams is mostly remembered for his work in Miles Davis'
historical quintet, with Wayne Shorter on saxophones, Herbie Hancock on piano and Ron Carter on bass.
Born in Chicago in 1945, he began his collaboration with Miles Davis at 17,
influencing Davis' musical choices with his mighty and innovative jazz drums style.
After leaving Miles Davis' band, Tony Williams formed his own quintet,
named V.S.O.P., with Freddie Hubbard on trumpet.
The transcription in the drum sheet music is a classic Jazz drum solo of Tony Williams,
taken from his first recording with Miles Davis, "Seven steps to heaven" (1963).
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Philly Joe Jones and
Elvin Jones,
where you can find other transcriptions and scores performed by the virtual drums.
Drum sheet Tony Williams Seven Steps to Heaven
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