Great pocket you got going there Zack. I like playing blues too. The solos tend to be long especially during open jam nights. I found it helpful for me when I'm counting measures in my head, is to alternate between the ride and hats when the soloist change from instrument to instrument. In my opinion, this change in dynamics from ride to hats "rolls out the carpet" for the next person to step into the solo. My suggestion would be to "mix" it up a bit between some tasty hihat work and the ride so things won't sound so washy throughout the entire jam
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