Stick Twisters

$9.95 (book only)/$12.95

(book and CD)

Black River Music Plus, Drums

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This collection of 13 solos will challenge an advanced snare drummer's technique, musicality, and reading abilities.  The most prominent feature of the material in these solos is the use of non-linear and imbedded rhythmic groupings.  While these elements are similar to those found in solos by Stuart Saunders Smith and Alexander Lepak, Kirby Jacobsen creates a unique language by combining these complex rhythms with quasi-rudimental writing.  This

usually occurs through the use of compound flam, drag, and roll rudiments.  With very few sticking indications and no indications as to roll interpretation, much is left up to the performer in determining the identity of each piece.

The collection also includes a CD of the composer performing each solo. This would be especially helpful to performers who are not familiar with complex rhythms. Each solo is performed with an exacting level of accuracy.  Jacobsen's sound is characteristically legato and relaxed throughout, with noticeable attention given to dynamic contrasts.

  -- Jason Baker