This book gives drummers the opportunity to study many of Steve's most famous grooves and solo patterns with the help of Steve's own stickings and musical insights. Transcribed from Steve's video, Up Close covers rudiments, jazz, R & B, Latin, timekeeping, and studio playing. Includes a personal photo history.

1. Crazy Army
2. Applying Rudiments To The Drumset
3. Paraddiddle Variations
4. Straight Ahead Shuffle
5. The Solo
6. More Rudiments
7. Separating Right And Left Hands
8. Slow Groove
9. Building A Track
10. "Fifty Ways"
11. "Late In The Evening"
12. Samba