If there is one great grandfather of Jazz in America and the concept of clave in Cuba and the surrounding region it is this rhythm. It is a fantastic exercise in coordination as well as an interesting shuffle substitution. An ensemble of drummers perform this rhythm where it is from.

Bossa Nova, from the tradition of Samba in Brazil, is a very typical cocktail party, or band as background music rhythm. Our part to execute as a drummer is not that tricky, however, there are some significant parts of the Samba tradition to observe.
Just like Bembe, Samba is a rhythm for an en...

This is the drum set players Latin rhythm. I never find myself reaching for something like this unless I’m on a stage with the music being featured, and not, in the background. It is based in the Afro-Cuban tradition of drum ensemble called Rumba. This is not to be confused with Rhumba, which i...