Jazz has theory?

Just kidding.... with jazz the entire reason for being is to explore the outer edges and push the envelope.

So as far as the theory behind soloing in jazz...... just do it and see where it goes.

Regarding any solo, but especially on the drums, the important thing is to be able to start in a reasonable manner, something that relates to the music.... and that's easy since you were already playing the song..... go into the areas you feel like exploring even getting totally off the beat and groove...... but the only requirement I see is to get back into the song in a coherent manner.


In the example presented, the drums started the solo at 1:24 and I thought it was as well done as it could be. I didn't hear any major faux pas moments as the music came in and out. The drums really didn't get too far off the beat....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2l6tk-Q9VUb <<<< a drum solo that goes in all sorts of directions....

I've seen drums do this flawlessly, and I've seen drummers who failed and could not seem to find the proper groove to bring the song back in.

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