Steve was at his peak here into the late 70's. He played with much more power and aggression. Like everyone, he has mellowed with age. Early Lee Ritenour, Chick Corea, Tom Scott, Stanley Clarke stuff. He put down some great playing with those cats.
Check out TH-cam's "Concierto De Aranjuez" with Gadd, Jim Hall, Chet Baker, Paul Desmond and Roland Hanna. Gadd was doing great things back in 1975 too.
I always said he sounded like a casual drummer who somehow accidentally figured out every lick in the world in his garage, and then said, "Hey, guys, look what I figured out." The real masters always make mastery look easy.
This is how to play an extraordinary solo in a musical context, without loosing the vibe of the entire groove. Top Top Top drummer, definitely one of the greatest in my opinion. God bless him for such wonderful albums he recorded. Capo Di Tuti
THAT TRANSITION OMG MY GOD IM MELTING DOWN!!! FUCKING SOO SMOOTH! THE ENTIRE BAND IS JUST FUCKING GROOVIN!! SORRY FOR SWEARING BUT JEEZE IM BLOWN AWAY!
One of the best endings of a solo ever. So much nicer than the typical big crash hit. It also demonstrates amazing dynamics and control, that isn't easy.
20 years ago a line up of famous drummers played at a jazz thing? About 10 of the greats at that time. Was being videoed from up high, so open view from above. Strange thing was everyone was holding the line up because they either stopped or walked real slow as they watched one particular drummer. It was Steve playing a slow groove with cowbell. All other guys were ripping up the set with speed, chops and everything they could throw in to garner attention. They were dripping puddles of sweat, while this one dude was popping his neck to and fro. Steve has something going on that most don't, I believe it's having patients in creating a nice feeling rhythm, that will parlay into an entire feel of the movement. And he does this better than anyone else. It takes patients and time to do. Also the feeling of having to compete with the other guys causes a cerebral hemorrhage. I'm 52 and still learning 50 ways to leave ur lover. Last person to have this talent was bonzo, Mr. John B. LedZeplin. The newest entry into this category has yet to surface. So for now let's appreciate what Steve has to tell, and show us. Very fun relaxing vibe he has playing. Re
My friends and I have a monthly man night where we spent a good hour watching drum solo's on my friends big screen and HD 7.1 surround system. None of us play drums we all love it equally. I'm a bass player, one guy is a trumpet player and the other is a half-assed guitar player. But gonna add this one to the playlist. Steve Gadd rips. Such a legend.
Steve Gadd, what a fuckin genius on the drums, somewhat simple yet complicated and colorful, great feel and execution, a master in his own right. The other musicians, funky pioneers.
I have an album done by Chuck Mangione. It was recorded in Rochester NY? in 1981 to raise money for people in Italy who had suffered from an earthquake. There were 3 guest musicians on it; Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, and Steve Gadd. Steve and Chuck had gone to the Eastman School of Music together in the late 60's and Chuck wrote a piece of music for Steve's recital in 1968. It's called "The 11th Commandment".
I respect Steve Gadd's style, but calling him "the greatest drummer" is pure non sense. There are literally thousands of drummers out there on our planet that are as good, or better.
Esta muchacho cuando sea grande será una joya de la batería, de mi se van acordar en unos cuantos años, por allá del 2022, será un baterista legendario
I have listen to this jam every time while working out at the gym for the past 5 months and I cannot begin to tell you how motivating Gadd's drumming is to me as a drummer who plays out at clubs in the Buffalo, NY area!
I can't believe his right hand stick would last through that song. A close-up shot of the hi-hat would probably reveal sawdust flying as he wails on them.
This is how Eric Clapton rated STUFF and the recording from Montreux (DVD and CD "Live at Montreux 1976"), where this video is drawn from: "In my humble opinion one of the best groove zones ever recorded, every player a genius - ERIC CLAPTON
WOW ! the rising starting at 2:30 till the end is beautiful. I love the drum riff with he cowbell but I also like the piano. It reminds me of a Supertramp song; Another Man's Woman where there's also a great rising motion.
The band is called Stuff. This edition is Cornell Dupree (Telecaster) and Eric Gale (Gibson Hollowbody) on guitar, Gordon Edwards on Bass, Richard T on keyboards and of course Steve gadd on drums. Billy Preston sometimes played with them as well as Ronnie Cuber on sax.
Saw Stuff a bunch of times in the 70s & 80s they would groove like this all night long. I like this video a lot because you get to see Steve Gadd's left hand technique close up.
that groove he does with his hand alternating between the snare and bottom tom with his foot doing double on the bass (could be wrong. just sounded like a triplet) is soo ridiculously gnarly
On the recording from 1981 in Rochester, Syracuse, Schenectady, (somewhere in that part of NY) they play the song again with about 25 musicians. Halfway through the song Steve Gadd does a solo that's in 3/4 time and though the left hand is playing a syncopated rhythm throughout the first 25 seconds, the right hand is on the hi-hat on the beat every beat for 32 measures straight. Talk about a fantastic groove. I only wish I could find the LP now. I know I have it. I just can't find it.
Steve Gadd is such a great player with so much finesse and he is fabulous here in this concert.
Some kid asked me what the big deal was with Steve Gadd. I td him to watch this video and report back. He did, and said to me, “Yeah...I get it now.”
Steve was at his peak here into the late 70's. He played with much more power and aggression. Like everyone, he has mellowed with age. Early Lee Ritenour, Chick Corea, Tom Scott, Stanley Clarke stuff. He put down some great playing with those cats.
he played with CLapton and it was very good too :) and Rickie Lee Jones - bebore
Check out TH-cam's "Concierto De Aranjuez" with Gadd, Jim Hall, Chet Baker, Paul Desmond and Roland Hanna. Gadd was doing great things back in 1975 too.
he played with Clapton along the 90s and he was great
Gadd is one of the few drummers who's awesome technique is there to unrelentingly serve THE VIBE.
I always said he sounded like a casual drummer who somehow accidentally figured out every lick in the world in his garage, and then said, "Hey, guys, look what I figured out."
The real masters always make mastery look easy.
@@joeday4293 the one trick pony knows the one trick is Impeccable Time😎🥁
if i may add to your word
🥁 s m o o t h 🥁
You only think that because this is your favourite band be open minded sometimes
@@joeday4293 yeah man... super difficult and super chill simultaneously
He’s been my favorite drummer for over 20 years. He’s the first drummer I’ve seen incorporating a cowbell.
Within hearing the very first two seconds of Gadd's solo reminded me why he is my favourite drummer in the world!
This is how to play an extraordinary solo in a musical context, without loosing the vibe of the entire groove. Top Top Top drummer, definitely one of the greatest in my opinion. God bless him for such wonderful albums he recorded. Capo Di Tuti
This is one of my all time favorite Gadd moments!
THAT TRANSITION OMG MY GOD IM MELTING DOWN!!! FUCKING SOO SMOOTH! THE ENTIRE BAND IS JUST FUCKING GROOVIN!! SORRY FOR SWEARING BUT JEEZE IM BLOWN AWAY!
He's on of the GOATS, among so many. That dynamic volume drop, FAF.
Steve's solos are ALWAYS so melodic. As tho the song is still playing, and you just can't hear it. So amazing !!!!!
The band is called Stuff! I was fortunate to see them 20 times in and around NYC. Monster band! Gadd is an animal.
Wow! This band is incredible.
The fact that it grooves harder at the end when he plays softer is really evocative to me :D
Wow he can adapt to any style of music! With great dynamics. That's what makes an amazing drummer.
One of the best endings of a solo ever. So much nicer than the typical big crash hit. It also demonstrates amazing dynamics and control, that isn't easy.
From just barely a whisper to a SCREAM! Amazing dynamics!
when he brings the dynamic down at like 02:10 HOLY CRAP. dude's got control
I believe the dude's Gadd control. Thank you, I'll show myself out.
He defined the "Low Volume Cook" very well.
He was "the" session player in LA, for years, I believe... lol
The man is a real musician and .. artist ..
That was a perfect snapshot of where he was at the apex of his drumming ability.
20 years ago a line up of famous drummers played at a jazz thing? About 10 of the greats at that time. Was being videoed from up high, so open view from above. Strange thing was everyone was holding the line up because they either stopped or walked real slow as they watched one particular drummer. It was Steve playing a slow groove with cowbell. All other guys were ripping up the set with speed, chops and everything they could throw in to garner attention. They were dripping puddles of sweat, while this one dude was popping his neck to and fro. Steve has something going on that most don't, I believe it's having patients in creating a nice feeling rhythm, that will parlay into an entire feel of the movement. And he does this better than anyone else. It takes patients and time to do. Also the feeling of having to compete with the other guys causes a cerebral hemorrhage. I'm 52 and still learning 50 ways to leave ur lover.
Last person to have this talent was bonzo, Mr. John B. LedZeplin.
The newest entry into this category has yet to surface. So for now let's appreciate what Steve has to tell, and show us. Very fun relaxing vibe he has playing. Re
Wow.... rewatching this video and just realized that Steve Gadd kept the time during and after his solo. Incredible sense of timing
During the solo I was like: Damn this is epic, but somehow a little cowbell would make it even more epic. Then he started playing the cowbell...
damn.
I was like - wow, it is so great how the percussionist cued in, then I realized he is playing the cowbell....
If there's one thing you can count on Steve for, it's awesome cowbell licks in a drum solo.
Moar cowbell!
I have whole dvd. Stuff live at Montreux. Very good STUFF indeed.
That groove Gadd does starting at around 1:33 is so friggin amazing...leaves me speechless everytime...
Im suddenly very aware of how much I still need to practice
We all do. This never ends. You are always learning. Even steve gadd himself
damn the band comes back in so smooth.
I enjoy the look and sound of Steve Gadd performing a drum solo.
Amazing! Jamming, breathing, grooving, flowing, never ending, I love it.
Unreal! Holy dynamics!
My friends and I have a monthly man night where we spent a good hour watching drum solo's on my friends big screen and HD 7.1 surround system. None of us play drums we all love it equally. I'm a bass player, one guy is a trumpet player and the other is a half-assed guitar player. But gonna add this one to the playlist. Steve Gadd rips. Such a legend.
That riff at 1:45.... Oh, Lort. I've been playing drums for 50 years....and this drummer, my friends, is a genius.
👍That's the power of GADD!!! 🙂
@@janetremsing6988 Absolutely.
G. E. N. I. U. S...
lol
The shot of that guys Addidas sneaker at 2:24. Amazing.
Oh how I love Steve Gadd!! His solos are simple yet complex and so amazing!
The pick up after the drum solo is amazing.
I'm totally impressed by this bass player's moves! So groovy.
The great Gordon Edwards.. he started this band.
Who is that on Bass?
@@deedeelavell526 Gordon Edwards,
the feel, the sound! I love it!
Steve Gadd, what a fuckin genius on the drums, somewhat simple yet complicated and colorful, great feel and execution, a master in his own right. The other musicians, funky pioneers.
I have an album done by Chuck Mangione. It was recorded in Rochester NY? in 1981 to raise money for people in Italy who had suffered from an earthquake. There were 3 guest musicians on it; Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, and Steve Gadd.
Steve and Chuck had gone to the Eastman School of Music together in the late 60's and Chuck wrote a piece of music for Steve's recital in 1968.
It's called "The 11th Commandment".
This gig was nearly 40 years ago and Steve has only gotten BETTER. He is without a doubt the greatest drummer still living.
I agree so much with that.
Gingers still here but hey who cares who's best
Woody81 Ginger's very ill.
@@shawnhapney8784 I
But still here
I respect Steve Gadd's style, but calling him "the greatest drummer" is pure non sense. There are literally thousands of drummers out there on our planet that are as good, or better.
Esta muchacho cuando sea grande será una joya de la batería, de mi se van acordar en unos cuantos años, por allá del 2022, será un baterista legendario
I love Gadd's playing. This was in his early days, with his Caveman look.
I have listen to this jam every time while working out at the gym for the past 5 months and I cannot begin to tell you how motivating Gadd's drumming is to me as a drummer who plays out at clubs in the Buffalo, NY area!
Oh my Gadd!!!
Thx a lot for help. Going to order that dvd. I saw Steve Gadd yesterday with Richard Bona and Sylvain Luc. Great performance.
Wow, new level of respect after this, and it was already high
Just awesome! Thanks for posting!
a great moment from a great men ... thanks for uploading ! ♥☺☻
Thank you for posting this! Nobody grooves like Gadd!
That was a beautiful transition back. Amazing. ❤
steve god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing as always...........Mr. Gadd!
bass player still owns this video
Grande Steve!!! Mitico, Unico, Inimitabile!!!!
Love Steve Gadd!! - much respect!
Really great !! Tanks for adding this.
I can't believe his right hand stick would last through that song. A close-up shot of the hi-hat would probably reveal sawdust flying as he wails on them.
One of the greatest solo’s I’ve ever heard…🐐
this is one of the best grooves ive ever heard man
1:33-1:47 That snare drum pattern, though.
Simply amazing
steve your a machine!!
that's some groovey stuff!!
The great Cornell Dupree just rippin' it like he did with the late great King Curtis, thanks so much for posting this rare jam! :)
I always come back to this vid when I need to cheer the f*ck up. such greatness. I need more Stuff!
My favourite Steve Gadd snare drum sound ever.
that was so enjoyable
OMG!!!, what a sound!!!. The master Steve Gadd!.
FUCK .. that´s gamechanging drum moment since Steve Gadd appeared on the scene!!!! Goose bump!!!!
This is how Eric Clapton rated STUFF and the recording from Montreux (DVD and CD "Live at Montreux 1976"), where this video is drawn from:
"In my
humble opinion
one of the best groove
zones ever recorded,
every player a genius - ERIC CLAPTON
As a bass player that's exactly how I want the drummer to play...lol
Duly noted.
WOW !
the rising starting at 2:30 till the end is beautiful. I love the drum riff with he cowbell but I also like the piano. It reminds me of a Supertramp song; Another Man's Woman where there's also a great rising motion.
Steve is amazing!!!!!!!!
Off the charts !!!
some people deserve more than 5 stars. this is one of them. Just unbelievable.
Gadd is amazing as always
The band is called Stuff. This edition is Cornell Dupree (Telecaster) and Eric Gale (Gibson Hollowbody) on guitar, Gordon Edwards on Bass, Richard T on keyboards and of course Steve gadd on drums. Billy Preston sometimes played with them as well as Ronnie Cuber on sax.
Aja drum / tenor sax solo with Wayne Porter...EPIC! The samba riff at the end...
That Bass player is unbelievable the fact that he sits down says it all!
Muita musicalidade!
this band and steve gadd are inspirational to play with feel over technique yeah!!
Saw Stuff a bunch of times in the 70s & 80s they would groove like this all night long. I like this video a lot because you get to see Steve Gadd's left hand technique close up.
You know when you are on stage with fellow musicians, and you’re the only white guy... You’ve got what it takes
😂🤣😂 No doubt!!!!
Chris Parker also played with these guys and he's white as well lol.
The same thing could be said for the black drummer in Tom Petty’s band.
wow Steve is incredible
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that groove he does with his hand alternating between the snare and bottom tom with his foot doing double on the bass (could be wrong. just sounded like a triplet) is soo ridiculously gnarly
oh my GOD!!!! that was soo nice!!! goddamn
Apart from everything else, what an awesome head of hair !!
I remember when Joe Cocker used Stuff as his band on Saturday Night Live when Belushi came out and sang Feelin Alright with Joe.
スティーブガットのソロは誰よりもメロディアスでスマート、最高です！
Much love :)
I’ve Always been a fan of Steve Gadd
good idea
Just around the time he did those mindblowing fills on “Aja”
Gadd was so stoned on that session he didn't remember doing it.
Damn ,I wish I was that stoned.
man! what a groove!
The Legend!
amazing
Epic & Legendary. no other words could describe this
On the recording from 1981 in Rochester, Syracuse, Schenectady, (somewhere in that part of NY) they play the song again with about 25 musicians. Halfway through the song Steve Gadd does a solo that's in 3/4 time and though the left hand is playing a syncopated rhythm throughout the first 25 seconds, the right hand is on the hi-hat on the beat every beat for 32 measures straight.
Talk about a fantastic groove. I only wish I could find the LP now. I know I have it. I just can't find it.
IIRC, Steve was one of Yamaha's earliest endorsers.
Stellar
Steve God! Awesome 👋😍😍😂