Count Basie/Butch Miles-"Whirlybird"

The drums as a solo instrument usually leave me bored. Unless it's somebody with monster chops like Buddy Rich or Louie Bellson, a four bar break is usually more than enough. And nothing's more annoying than a small group where they feel the need to have the drummer (and bass player!) take an extended solo on every tune. Ugh.

But then again, there are people like Butch Miles, who played drums with the Basie band in the '70's. He has those monster chops.  Here's Butch tearin' it up with Basie on Neal Hefti's "Whirlybird".