Marcus Gilmore (Comping Transcription & Analysis)

This is my transcription and analysis of Marcus Gilmore’s brilliant performance behind Lage Lund’s solo on “Stablemates“, from the 2012 record “Will Vinson Live at Smalls“. Transcription: Me playing the solo: 0:00 Written transcription: 1:29 Analysis: Overview: 2:58 Hand Positioning: 3:34 Avoiding Beat 1: 5:10 Backwards Swing: 6:57 Ride Cymbal Technique/Groupings: 8:05 Bass Drum Technique/Phrasing: 9:14 Funch Cymbals: 11:16 Closing Remarks: 12:39 Feel free to get in touch via email at jacobwutzke@, and follow me on social media @jacobwutzke !