You are a lucky and blessed man, Rick. Your interactions with Mr. Morello have obviously made a lasting impact on you and your phenomenal playing every day. The apple didn't fall too far from the tree, as they say. Thanks for sharing your reminiscences and for the joy of playing and teaching you continue to share with us.
I believe it’s the same studio that I used to have my lessons with Joe, many… years ago. There was a bar next to it that Joe invited me once to go while we waited for Ms. Gene Morello come back from church. I sat down a bit shy and ordered a Coca Cola; Joe looked at me and ordered a beer and a tequila. That was it, I was never shy again hanging with Joe!
I was fortunate enough to have two lessons with Joe Morello in 2002 and 2003. I used to live in PA and made the drive over to Orange City. My first lesson was two hours and for the first hour it was just talking and listening to stories and then the lesson began. Just all technique and rudiments. I took all that back with me and worked on it. Took the second lesson about nine months later. More rudiments and technique which is exactly what I wanted to learn from him. I’m still using all of the stuff I learned from him to this day. Wish I could’ve studied more from him but I moved to Wisconsin in 2004. He was great drummer and a really nice and humble guy. One of my favorites. Barry
WOW! this video was amazing..any and all stories we can document about the great masters of the past is a gift to every single musician of the future. THANK YOU!!!
Hey Rick - glad you used that Joe M sound bite I shared with you. Sums him up so nicely. You’re right - watching him play and being in the same space was something special. Great memories. Thanks for telling your story. Laughed when I heard your comment about him always being late! The guy had a perfect sense of musical time, but keeping appointments was another story! Thanks again !
Enjoyed hearing your story about meeting and working with Joe. Glad I subscribed after watching your snare drum review. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks very much from Chris in San Francisco.
Absolutely amazing and incredible. My love with the drums started with hearing Joe Morello on Take Five, and I have always admired him and will always admire him. Just from his instructional videos I guess he must have been the greatest guy, and the thought of chatting with him, walk the dog with him and go and have a drink with him boggles my mind. Thank for sharing this!!!
Great to hear this account. I studied with Joe for about a year and a half when he was teaching at Dorn & Kirshners. I was also the last lesson of the day - not at 9pm. I was 19 years old at the time. I had been studying with Sonny Igoe for a few years before. Joe completely overhauled my technique for the better. I use to drive him home after the lessons, but like you mentioned, we would often hit his local bar for a drink on the way. He had great stories to share. He was very supportive and came to quite a few of my gigs at The Three Sisters and Gullivers' in West Paterson, NJ. I miss him still. I feel so fortunate to have had the time I had with him. Thanks again for sharing this. It brought back great memories for me.
Thank you so much for sharing this AMAZING story Rick! I remember takin a lesson with Norman Grossman in 1980 to learn how to play take 5 for my HS Jazz band and really getting into Joe Morello. I moved from Astoria to South Brunswick NJ and one of the things on my bucket list was to take a lesson with Joe but regrettably that never happened.
To me Joe Morello wassuch a great drummer ( Take 5, Castillian drums live at Carnegie Hall, etc.). And you were lucky to meet him personnally over many years, aswell as a teacher and as a kind and friendly man ! ☺️thxs for sharing 👌🏻
I had taken some lessons with Glenn at his school also years ago. Loved the drum room downstairs. I could see Joes teaching room also next to Glenn’s. I even talked to his wife at one point and was going take lessons with him but sadly that never happened. Great memories though and learned a lot.
Wow! Thank you for sharing this story. Joe has always been my favorite drummer and you have been so blessed to have spent so much time with him and share your experiences. I am so glad to hear another story about how warm and positive Joe has always been towards other musicians.
Great recollections! Joe Morello was my first drumming hero. My parents listened mostly to classical music, but my Dad had the record of “Time Out”, and I pretty well wore it out!
Wonderful vid, and great stories! Like a lot of jazz musicians, I listened to Brubeck just for Joe and Paul Desmond. I still love listening to some of the features Brubeck gave him, like "Shortnin' Bread" and Castilian Drums. He was just such a master. Wish I could have studied with him.
Buenas tardes, le escribo desde Argentina. Sigo sus videos, son muy instructivos y de gran nivel. Felicitaciones. Sería muy importante para la comunidad latina que le agregué la traducción subtitulada. Muchas gracias, Un Abrazo !!
This is awesome stuff, Rick. This is how the younger people get to know generations they would never get to know. Next time video with a cup of coffee or a beer. Great stuff!
Hi Rick, My name is Vince and I've lived in NJ my whole life. I think we are about the same age. I was surprised to hear that you lived in Edison. I'm wondering if you were familiar with Lou Rose Music and their drum teacher Charlie Tappan. I studied with Charlie a short time and like you my dad would drive me to Edison from the Jamesburg area. Like you I considered myself very lucky that my dad would sacrifice that time for me. Just curious if you knew Charlie.
Hi Vince Yes, I knew Charlie a little bit. I had some high school friends ( J.P Stephens High) who studied with him. It would have been late 70's into the early 80's. I remember going into Lou Rose on Rt 27. Is it still there? They had a set of Red Flame Rogers drums I really wanted, and I got my first snare drum, a Dynasonic, there.
I had one lesson from Joe as he left his display he told me to act like there was water on the tip and flick it off bringing the wrist all the back,NO CHARGE.
Great stuff !! I always watch your videos and lessons your one of the best in studies My dad studied with Henry Adler in Manhattan in the 60s along with Sonny Igoe These guys all knew each other You probably know the music store yourself in Manhattan West 46 street It was next to Performing Arts High School which I attended in 1984 for drums
Was it the Joe Cusatis Modern Drum shop? That's what I remember being on 46th street near Broadway. I'm not sure Henry was still teaching by that time.
You are a lucky and blessed man, Rick. Your interactions with Mr. Morello have obviously made a lasting impact on you and your phenomenal playing every day. The apple didn't fall too far from the tree, as they say. Thanks for sharing your reminiscences and for the joy of playing and teaching you continue to share with us.
I believe it’s the same studio that I used to have my lessons with Joe, many… years ago. There was a bar next to it that Joe invited me once to go while we waited for Ms. Gene Morello come back from church. I sat down a bit shy and ordered a Coca Cola; Joe looked at me and ordered a beer and a tequila. That was it, I was never shy again hanging with Joe!
AWESOME. I'm so gladd I took the time to listen. Thanks for sharing.
I was fortunate enough to have two lessons with Joe Morello in 2002 and 2003. I used to live in PA and made the drive over to Orange City. My first lesson was two hours and for the first hour it was just talking and listening to stories and then the lesson began. Just all technique and rudiments. I took all that back with me and worked on it. Took the second lesson about nine months later. More rudiments and technique which is exactly what I wanted to learn from him. I’m still using all of the stuff I learned from him to this day. Wish I could’ve studied more from him but I moved to Wisconsin in 2004. He was great drummer and a really nice and humble guy. One of my favorites.
Barry
Very cool Rick, thank you for sharing this.
WOW! this video was amazing..any and all stories we can document about the great masters of the past is a gift to every single musician of the future. THANK YOU!!!
Hey Rick - glad you used that Joe M sound bite I shared with you. Sums him up so nicely. You’re right - watching him play and being in the same space was something special. Great memories. Thanks for telling your story. Laughed when I heard your comment about him always being late! The guy had a perfect sense of musical time, but keeping appointments was another story! Thanks again !
Great story; thank you for sharing it. I also admire the way you play.
Thanks for sharing Rick! So, so, so cool to hear your experience with him.
I never got to see or meet Joe; today, just now, I did. Thanks Rick, greatly appreciate it!
Thank you very much for this one, I am a blind jazz drummer and it is very nice to see that success is possible in this field without eyesight!
Enjoyed hearing your story about meeting and working with Joe. Glad I subscribed after watching your snare drum review. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks very much from Chris in San Francisco.
Wisdom. Thanks for sharing this.
Amazing memories Rick. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this Rick. You definitely had an amazing friendship with Joe Morello.
Excellent video
Cool video and story, Rick. Thanks for sharing it!
Absolutely amazing and incredible. My love with the drums started with hearing Joe Morello on Take Five, and I have always admired him and will always admire him. Just from his instructional videos I guess he must have been the greatest guy, and the thought of chatting with him, walk the dog with him and go and have a drink with him boggles my mind. Thank for sharing this!!!
this is a really nice video you put up here. thanks
Great to hear this account. I studied with Joe for about a year and a half when he was teaching at Dorn & Kirshners. I was also the last lesson of the day - not at 9pm. I was 19 years old at the time. I had been studying with Sonny Igoe for a few years before. Joe completely overhauled my technique for the better. I use to drive him home after the lessons, but like you mentioned, we would often hit his local bar for a drink on the way. He had great stories to share. He was very supportive and came to quite a few of my gigs at The Three Sisters and Gullivers' in West Paterson, NJ. I miss him still. I feel so fortunate to have had the time I had with him. Thanks again for sharing this. It brought back great memories for me.
Thanks Bill, great memories. I think he left everyone he taught with a little magic dust that lasts forever.
Thank you so much for sharing this AMAZING story Rick! I remember takin a lesson with Norman Grossman in 1980 to learn how to play take 5 for my HS Jazz band and really getting into Joe Morello. I moved from Astoria to South Brunswick NJ and one of the things on my bucket list was to take a lesson with Joe but regrettably that never happened.
That was excellent . Spot on about Joe always giving and sharing his knowledge. Studied with him for 6 years starting in 1998
Thanks for sharing your incredible experiences. I can only imagine what it would be like to be in his presence.
To me Joe Morello wassuch a great drummer ( Take 5, Castillian drums live at Carnegie Hall, etc.).
And you were lucky to meet him personnally over many years, aswell as a teacher and as a kind and friendly man ! ☺️thxs for sharing 👌🏻
that speech at the end was just amazing 🙌 thank you for all the insights 🙏
What a gift. Thanks for sharing this, and for sharing what you know with us.
Thanks so much for sharing this Rick. What a wonderful story! Sounds like such a generous and sweet man aside from being an absolute giant!
I had taken some lessons with Glenn at his school also years ago. Loved the drum room downstairs. I could see Joes teaching room also next to Glenn’s. I even talked to his wife at one point and was going take lessons with him but sadly that never happened. Great memories though and learned a lot.
Thank you for generously sharing as always Rick. You are an inspiration and a brilliant teacher.
Thank you. Joe Morello is a giant.
Wow! Thank you for sharing this story. Joe has always been my favorite drummer and you have been so blessed to have spent so much time with him and share your experiences. I am so glad to hear another story about how warm and positive Joe has always been towards other musicians.
Thanks for sharing Rick!
Great recollections! Joe Morello was my first drumming hero. My parents listened mostly to classical music, but my Dad had the record of “Time Out”, and I pretty well wore it out!
Thank you for sharing this Rick! Thanks for the insight on Joe and the personal relationship with him.
That's made my day. Thank you, Rick, as ever 🙏 you are a great inspiration to us all.
Great video. Joe was awesome.
That is so awesome, thank you Rick.
Outstanding Rick!!
LUCKY YOU!!
We are lucky to watch your videos
Wonderful vid, and great stories! Like a lot of jazz musicians, I listened to Brubeck just for Joe and Paul Desmond. I still love listening to some of the features Brubeck gave him, like "Shortnin' Bread" and Castilian Drums. He was just such a master. Wish I could have studied with him.
One of the all time best. Thank you for making this Rick.
It’s funny I was just thinking about our lesson and you talking a little about your time with Joe and wanting to know more !
Thanks Rick!
Buenas tardes, le escribo desde Argentina. Sigo sus videos, son muy instructivos y de gran nivel. Felicitaciones. Sería muy importante para la comunidad latina que le agregué la traducción subtitulada. Muchas gracias, Un Abrazo !!
That's fine if you want to add that.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!! Priceless!!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Rick, thank you. 👍
I enjoyed the heck out of this. Thanks for making the effort. I'm not envious. I swear I'm not.
Great stuff thank you. Marian McPartland at the Hickory House is another setting to hear JM outside of DB.
Your drum channel is sick Rick❤
This is awesome stuff, Rick. This is how the younger people get to know generations they would never get to know. Next time video with a cup of coffee or a beer. Great stuff!
So sweet!
Thanks for sharing
Fantastic
By the way, I have some where a tape of an interview I did with him. I have to find it…
Thanks Rick
Did Joe play a chordal instrument?
Rick. Did you ever cross paths with Carl Mottola?
He was a drummer from Philly who played around town and Atlantic City in the 70s thru the 90s.
Yes, I had a steady gig in Atlantic City for about 3 years from 1987 -1990. I met him a few times there.
Hi Rick,
My name is Vince and I've lived in NJ my whole life. I think we are about the same age. I was surprised to hear that you lived in Edison. I'm wondering if you were familiar with Lou Rose Music and their drum teacher Charlie Tappan. I studied with Charlie a short time and like you my dad would drive me to Edison from the Jamesburg area. Like you I considered myself very lucky that my dad would sacrifice that time for me. Just curious if you knew Charlie.
Hi Vince
Yes, I knew Charlie a little bit.
I had some high school friends ( J.P Stephens High) who studied with him. It would have been late 70's into the early 80's.
I remember going into Lou Rose on Rt 27. Is it still there?
They had a set of Red Flame Rogers drums I really wanted, and I got my first snare drum, a Dynasonic, there.
Do you have the book he and Barry James published about Stone?
I had one lesson from Joe as he left his display he told me to act like there was water on the tip and flick it off bringing the wrist all the back,NO CHARGE.
I want to get 3 cymbals(including the hi hat) under $780 and I want to play mostly funk and jazz.what cymbals should I get?
Great stuff !! I always watch your videos and lessons your one of the best in studies My dad studied with Henry Adler in Manhattan in the 60s along with Sonny Igoe These guys all knew each other You probably know the music store yourself in Manhattan West 46 street It was next to Performing Arts High School which I attended in 1984 for drums
Was it the Joe Cusatis Modern Drum shop? That's what I remember being on 46th street near Broadway.
I'm not sure Henry was still teaching by that time.
Thanks for sharing!