“You are so In The Pocket”

Words every musician loves to hear. But what does it really mean?

Know when you are in the pocket and how to get there if you’re not

The snare drum solos in this book were inspired by and based on performances by some of my favorite jazz artists. Each solo is based on the melody and instrumental solos of jazz legends like Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, and others. These recordings, some of which date back to the 1940’s, are classics. The versions are all available on YouTube and all streaming services. Be sure to use the recordings that I reference. You will also be playing along with great rhythm sections that define the phrase in the pocket.

What people are saying

“I really think you hit on a great topic for your book and a great way to cover a long needed issue which is melodic drumming with a natural sense of phrasing.”

Joe La Barbera - Drummer with Bill Evans and Tony Bennett and countless others

“Man. This is the best book I have seen in ages!

You managed to do something so profoundly unique and useful at the same time.

Congrats Albie!”

Ari Hoenig - World Class Drummer and composer. Currently on the faculty of New York University

“This is an amazing concept and thank you so much for sharing. I would love to use this as part of my repertoire! I would love to encourage some of my students to get it.”

Jonathan Pinson - Winner of the Thelonius Monk Award, Faculty at California Institute of the Art

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AlbieBerk@gmail.com