Quinto Governor II wrote:Firebrand, Are you playing regularly with a band? And who exactly have told you these things? Is it follow congueros? Look at it the other way.You may be giving too much credit to what is being said, and discounting what you,re not hearing. Many may have no problem with your playing, or may even love it, but just have not expressed it to you. What is the reaction of the audience to your band? If they are not disappointed I'd say you're just fine. I certainly hope to achieve your level of playing someday, just based on the video you posted. Johnny C said it all, and that's who you really need to here from. I'm not old school as far as drumming experience is concerned but I appreciated the old players and music very much. Love the new guys also. There is a time and place for everything, but there is a concept called "duly proportioned" which I think we all are trying to achieve. As far as " driving salsa tumbao marchas" are concerned maybe practicing to timba could help you in that area. My impression is that the most swinging tumbaos in salsa playing reminds me of the timba feel, and that the left hand is what separates the men from the boys.
Hey! Johnny C, can we define "Latin Jazz"? I believe I may understand what you are saying. Many "Jazz Bands" play cha chas, salsa, and other Cuban forms. Would you be referring to mostly 6/8 tunes and latin arrangements of jazz standards as the non-dance forms?
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