If you've ever played with a live drummer, you'll know.
If you haven't... what might you listen for?
One: Charlie's time, his beat. Always.
Two: Charlie makes every four bars sound just a little different than the previous, just that little bit more interesting. In accompaniment, bass is famously quarter (or eighth) note solos, running beneath.
Drums are, as well. How do you keep time? And, and! How do you keep it moving, keep it flowing, keep the interest and the ear and get their asses up and grooving?
Like this:
Go on, Charlie Watts. I bet there's a great little three piece who've been waiting for a drummer.
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