"Snide Remarks" by Bill Stewart

by Billy Miller

I transcribed this one for Modern Drummer back in '98.

Bill Stewart's drum solo from the title track of his album Snide Remarks.

Bill Stewart on Drums
Larry Grenadier on Bass
Eddie Henderson on Trumpet
Joe Lovano on Tenor Sax
Bill Carrothers on Piano

Also check out the opening riff he does at the top of the tune. I never transcribe it but wished I had.

Hit the blue Download button below to get the music and recording, print it out, and work it up.

Solo starts around 03:48.

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