Brian Blade 8s on I Mean You

Brian's playing resides in that unique territory that appeals to both drummers and non-drummers. Bop, Funk and New Orleans all inform his vocabulary. He is definitely a drummer's drummer. However, the inventiveness he shows in creating musical ideas on the drum set attracts the interest of folks from divergent backgrounds. This latest transcription project is taken from an interesting performance documented in Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka Japan. The setting and quality of recording are both outstanding. See for yourself: