Traditional New Orleans music is a living blend of jazz, blues, funk, soul, brass, gospel and Creole traditions. At the heart of all that – especially when it comes to drums – one thing is as obvious as it is impossible to put your finger on: groove. In this MIDI pack, Grammy Award-winning drummer Terence Higgins (Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Dirty Dozen Brass Band) takes you on a journey through the city and the rhythmic foundations on which it stands – with vibe, heart and feel in every beat along the way.

Born in 1970 and schooled in the New Orleans second-line tradition of groove, Terence had no shortage of inspiration growing up. Drummers like Baby Dodds, Earl Palmer, Smokey Johnson, Charles “Hungry” Williams, Shannon Powell, James Black and many more virtually transformed the art of the groove and made New Orleans one of the most vibrant groove capitals in the world. Carrying that torch, Terence represents the next generation of drummers, ensuring that the city’s authentic blend of slinky street beats, funk, R&B, Zydeco, blues and jazz continues to thrive.

If you’re looking for a MIDI pack steeped in earthy, raw and organic drumming firmly rooted in the authentic groove of New Orleans, this one’s for you. Expect everything from rolling, jazz-tinged grooves to deep, swampy and greasy rhythms – all soaked in that lopsided swagger that screams New Orleans.