The Language of Drumming provides a fascinating look into Benny Greb’s unique approach to making music on the drums—a complete and practical approach that is based on a concept familiar to everyone: learning a language. This system begins with basic rhythmic “letters” and “words,” and progresses to include a wide variety of topics, including grooving, interdependence, improvisation, rudimental vocabulary, time awareness, and a Western form of the Indian phrasing system, all explained in a comprehensive, easily understandable system that is suitable for beginning to advanced level drummers.

Never before has there been a jazz musician who has had an influence on so many players as Wes Montgomery. Most of the top players today credit him with fueling their desire to play jazz guitar. His incredible sense of phrasing, harmonic structure and note selection was unique, always advancing in its own distinctive way. Montgomery was as contemporary and forward thinking as any artist who has ever played and this recorded legacy is truly priceless.