Forget everything you thought you knew about playing with brushes. Phrasing and Freedom with Brushes delivers an original, innovative approach to brushwork, replacing guesswork with a comprehensive method. What’s included in the book: lateral choreography to build foundations for any pattern, groove patterns and variations for swing, ballad, jazz waltz, Latin and funk styles, phrase development including jazz melody interpretation, rudimental applications, and sticking cell patterns, 15 play-along practice tracks in various styles and tempos, 8 original compositions supplemented with fully notated interpretations, lead sheets and play-along recordings. All material is complemented with multiple-angle video demonstrations.