drum solos
Sticks-only spotlight moments
A drum solo is an extended passage in which a drummer plays alone, showcasing technical skill and improvisation while the rest of the band drops out.
Common in jazz and rock concerts, drum solos can dazzle or test patience depending on the listener: The fifteen-minute drum solo cleared half the audience.
The phrase sometimes implies self-indulgent excess.
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