In this project, I have used material gathered by transcribing two meaningful drummers in the history of jazz, Elvin Jones and Eric Harland, in order to create original compositions. The transcription process is discussed, as well as how I took inspiration from a few of the phrases I found interesting, and tried to create new material based on those ideas. Towards the end of this thesis, I draw the conclusion that to create new music with this method, I need external inspiration such as harmony or melody in addition to the drum part to create a composition that I’m satisfied with.