Important Avenues for Today's Jazz Drummer by Sperie Karas deals with the bossa nova, the samba, the 4/4 Afro-Cuban Rhythm, as well as the hi-hat, ride rhythm exercises, the shuffle, 5/4 rhythm, and brushes in jazz. The basics are not discussed in this book, therefore a knowledge of drumming is necessary to get the upmost results from this book. Audio, available for download after purchase, contains reference examples of all the topics covered in the book, with alternate tracks with or without drums. A great collection of patterns and solos in styles that are often overlooked!