Swung 8s, over Straight 8s

[adamalexander89]

Hello, if the pianist is playing straight 8s, say an arpeggio pattern, or a line of triads, in a song, can the drummer play swung 8s, or does it sound off, if this pattern is continues throughout the entire song?

[JonR]

Originally Posted by adamalexander89

Hello, if the pianist is playing straight 8s, say an arpeggio pattern, or a line of triads, in a song, can the drummer play swung 8s, or does it sound off, if this pattern is continues throughout the entire song?

Listen to this and decide for yourself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QR5s1aqE5k

My opinion: hell yes!

(Of course your final "if" is the question - not much consistency in this track.)