I've followed Jeff for years. He's one of the best in the business...his brush playing is simply amazing....drummers take note. The Pro's pro..and a great guy.
Jeff is in the top 5 best in the world for sure, maybe higher. For his style of music, he's probably #1. The thing I like about him, is that he's smart as hell, behind the kit, and doing other things, as well, like running businesses, or finding good people to run the businesses that he sets up. If I were a rich man, I would hire him to play my wedding
I’ve told this story on another video. I saw Jeff many times with his trio at Steamers jazz club in Fullerton, CA. One night he was performing with Akiko Tsukuba and Graham Dechter. I was sitting at a table next to the stage with Jeff in front of me. Jeff went for his brushes for a soft solo. When he hit his drum to start the solo, he hit it hard, the brush EXPLODED! Jeff stoped, sighed and said “Well, there’s ANOTHER thing with my name on it that dosen’t work!”. He then asked if I and the friend I was with were ok, as the brush bristles had landed on us. We both said yes. I held one bristle up and asked if he would autograph it for me………. He at least got a good laugh out of that. The music picked up where it left off and the solo went perfectly. Jeff is a good man, and Tamil is a great player and a very nice gentleman.
Nobody is talking about this piano player - Jesus - he is a monster - excuse me - for me right now one of the best the world has to offer !!!!! Well, of course - Jeff of course is another monster :-)
When Jeff drops the stick at around 2:00 the moves are a lesson in real life on the stand. It’s always interesting to see great players have that happen. The cymbal strikes with the the stick only in half recovery is fascinating.
Tamir Hendelman is a monster on the piano, I just admire him so much because his style to play is so tasty and brilliant - in my opinion one of the best right now. Jeff of course is already a legend - his playing is musically and technically perfect - especially his brush-work. His solos are like singing a melody or a song - sometimes you can recognize the song just the way he plays - amazing.
Tamir Hendelman is a genius. I’ve heard him with the Jeff Hamilton trio a half dozen times and he (and the trio) never disappoint. The trio has performed at the Nashville Jazz Workshop on several occasions, an excellent venue that’s a listening room, not a lounge. This trio is simply a joy machine that brings a smile to every face in the room. If you aren’t familiar with Tamir’s own trio work it’s excellent!
Most of the comments are of the type “Tamir is great” . . . “Jeff is great” . . . “Bassist is great” . . . Ok. Do not disagree. But, do you all hear the phrasing they’re playing as an ensemble? There is where the greatness is happening.
Though I do not play, I have 'a great ear and no chops'. Dad played drums and piano, and traveled with Meyer Davis Orchestras on board the luxury ships the 1950's. Mom sang withTex Beneke, and Saxie Dowell. I was lucky to have had such parents: they taught me HOW TO LISTEN. we played Chet Baker in the house when I was a kid, George Shearing, Tony Bennett stopped by to hang out with the folks, and I learned before I was ten why Peggy Lee, Ella and Sarah Vaughan were totally amazing.
He dropped a stick during the first tune! If u weren't looking, u never would've known it. Just picked another one up & kept the time going, smooth as silk. Gotta love him!
I'm a big Peter Erskine fan but Jeff is right there with him when it comes to putting "educated space between the beats". The Joe Morello torch is in good hands.
Watching on iPad with high end headphones. O my gosh. Brush technique, dynamics, the sound of bass and piano. Mics must be spectacularly expensive. What an awesome trio
30:30 - when Jeff hits that China cymbal from under on the 3.... the greatest trio drumming in history. Honestly that fill is just perfection. So swinging!
Just an great swingin’ trio. Jeff Hamilton is for me on par with Shelley Manne. They are the ultimate cymbals-drummers. I do hope i express myself clearly. Of course he uses the toms, specially on the first track. Nice selection of tunes. Like this live-gig very much. G’day folks, enjoy & Cheers!
So great to see and hear Jeff Hamilton with Tamir Hendelman again. Wowed us at Dizzy's in NYC a while back, and hope to catch them on another east coast tour. Thank you KNKX for posting.
I just received a pair of Jeff Hamilton brushes from Innovative Percussion. They are perhaps a millimeter wider then my old standard Regals…. and it makes a huge difference in my playing. I thought I was getting spastic in my right hand (I’m lefty). Turns out my hands have grown a bit in the 25+ years since I last bought brushes. That extra millimeter is the difference between being able to grip the brush correctly or not. What a treat! And these with the stiffer bristles are louder, and bounce better. So not only do I have to thank Jeff for teaching me some things, but also for designing brushes that work in my hands. Now I’m going to watch and listen, again ,to this incredible gig by his trio.
Fantastic performance!!! Thank you for posting this amazing display of talent. Kudos to the cameraman who was positioned in the lower front of the stage. Those shots include Jeff's reflection in the fall board of the piano (just above the keyboard).
A magnificent performance by three superb musicians. My only wish is that I could have been there. Ill have to stick to u tube i suppose! Brilliant thanks for posting.
Glenn A. Mitchell Absloutely beyond splendid. Great feel all the way through this concert. They all play with complete enjoyment. This new Jeff Hamilton Trio should be recorded very soon. Thank you guys for all your wonderful musician ship.
On my birthday! Thanks for this concert. I have listened to you in Konserthuset, Stockholm three years ago. With mr Luty. Greatest jazz trio for me. I am subscribing Mr Tamir´s Newsletter reading all great news. Hope to meet you on a Jazz cruise coming up early next year. Thanks again!
Just amazing talent!!! Even the camera work was amazing! I especially liked around the 26:00 mark where it was focused on Tamir and Jon but you could see (I'm sure intentionally) Jeff's reflection on the keyboard lid. I so enjoyed this performance!!!
Headphones do help! All audio was recorded by Jim Wilke who produces a podcast called Jazz Northwest. Check it out! Concerts and new performances weekly: JazzNW.org
Masterful performance. Jeff, you should build a working trio around these guys. It’s a winning combination that seems to bring out the best from everyone.
Amen to that. Great band! ! Totally relaxed, and not hunched over. Nothing bothers me more than watching great musicians in any genre perform hunched over.
What a cool idea to play what almost NOBODY plays anymore, Ahmad's "POINCIANA". -- It's 2019 . Be sure to listen to "I Have Dreamed" (from "The King & I") and listen to the harmonic GENIUS in the arrangement, as well as the rhythmic loveliness. This is some of the finest stuff you will EVER hear. I am so grateful to people who do this for my brain!
I've followed Jeff for years. He's one of the best in the business...his brush playing is simply amazing....drummers take note. The Pro's pro..and a great guy.
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Jeff is in the top 5 best in the world for sure, maybe higher. For his style of music, he's probably #1. The thing I like about him, is that he's smart as hell, behind the kit, and doing other things, as well, like running businesses, or finding good people to run the businesses that he sets up. If I were a rich man, I would hire him to play my wedding
The Bass player is having a great time by the smile on his face...
yea the pianist as well lovely to see them enjoying playing with eachother i mean i would be smiling as well i i was playing with this great trio
I’d be smiling too if I was playing with hammer
He's high.
They all are having an awesome time. It is one musical mind, shared among three stellar musicians. You can see it, you can feel it, you can hear it.
My young friend Jon Hamar on bass! I'm so proud of him!!
I’ve told this story on another video. I saw Jeff many times with his trio at Steamers jazz club in Fullerton, CA. One night he was performing with Akiko Tsukuba and Graham Dechter. I was sitting at a table next to the stage with Jeff in front of me. Jeff went for his brushes for a soft solo. When he hit his drum to start the solo, he hit it hard, the brush EXPLODED! Jeff stoped, sighed and said “Well, there’s ANOTHER thing with my name on it that dosen’t work!”. He then asked if I and the friend I was with were ok, as the brush bristles had landed on us. We both said yes. I held one bristle up and asked if he would autograph it for me………. He at least got a good laugh out of that. The music picked up where it left off and the solo went perfectly. Jeff is a good man, and Tamil is a great player and a very nice gentleman.
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You hardly even know Jeff dropped the stick around 2:00. Smooth recovery!
Nobody is talking about this piano player - Jesus - he is a monster - excuse me - for me right now one of the best the world has to offer !!!!! Well, of course - Jeff of course is another monster :-)
The sound of that Steinway, my god... Crystal clear with some silk. This live is pure gold.
I recently discovered Jeff Hamilton. Sometimes I wonder how such incredible talents can escape my radar for so long.
I couldn't agree more!!
When Jeff drops the stick at around 2:00 the moves are a lesson in real life on the stand. It’s always interesting to see great players have that happen. The cymbal strikes with the the stick only in half recovery is fascinating.
Tamir Hendelman is a monster on the piano, I just admire him so much because his style to play is so tasty and brilliant - in my opinion one of the best right now. Jeff of course is already a legend - his playing is musically and technically perfect - especially his brush-work. His solos are like singing a melody or a song - sometimes you can recognize the song just the way he plays - amazing.
Hugely underrated pianist. Astounding trio
Love the cough at 38:03...even that is musical! I love this guy.
i had to rewind that a few times i kept bursting out with laughter
cymbals are just perfect sounding
Tamir Hendelman is a genius. I’ve heard him with the Jeff Hamilton trio a half dozen times and he (and the trio) never disappoint. The trio has performed at the Nashville Jazz Workshop on several occasions, an excellent venue that’s a listening room, not a lounge. This trio is simply a joy machine that brings a smile to every face in the room. If you aren’t familiar with Tamir’s own trio work it’s excellent!
Most of the comments are of the type “Tamir is great” . . . “Jeff is great” . . . “Bassist is great” . . . Ok. Do not disagree. But, do you all hear the phrasing they’re playing as an ensemble? There is where the greatness is happening.
Though I do not play, I have 'a great ear and no chops'. Dad played drums and piano, and traveled with Meyer Davis Orchestras on board the luxury ships the 1950's. Mom sang withTex Beneke, and Saxie Dowell. I was lucky to have had such parents: they taught me HOW TO LISTEN. we played Chet Baker in the house when I was a kid, George Shearing, Tony Bennett stopped by to hang out with the folks, and I learned before I was ten why Peggy Lee, Ella and Sarah Vaughan were totally amazing.
He dropped a stick during the first tune! If u weren't looking, u never would've known it. Just picked another one up & kept the time going, smooth as silk. Gotta love him!
Great trio. Always loved Geoff's drumming with Diana Krall. One of the best in this genre of music.
Thanks for watching Michael!
That transition to sticks at 16:20 though....
...so close to perfection... that nobody can't find the gap!!!!
Class!
I'm a big Peter Erskine fan but Jeff is right there with him when it comes to putting "educated space between the beats". The Joe Morello torch is in good hands.
Amen!
Yeah sure, they're both good. But for unbridled, balls out, raw, primeval percussion, it's Animal, of Muppet fame.
Watching on iPad with high end headphones. O my gosh. Brush technique, dynamics, the sound of bass and piano. Mics must be spectacularly expensive. What an awesome trio
30:30 - when Jeff hits that China cymbal from under on the 3.... the greatest trio drumming in history. Honestly that fill is just perfection. So swinging!
Jeff is the real legend. So smooth.
Jeff is amazing on the brushes...
I wish the bass was a bit louder in the mix, but otherwise perfect jazz trio playing!
Tight! Mr. Hendelman is flying on those changes. Breathtaking performance by everyone. Thank you for this upload, peace.
Thanks for watching Dimitris!
What a terrific trio.. and Jeff is so full of clarity
Most fun I've had all year listening to this.
Thanks for watching!
Just an great swingin’ trio. Jeff Hamilton is for me on par with Shelley Manne. They are the ultimate cymbals-drummers. I do hope i express myself clearly. Of course he uses the toms, specially on the first track. Nice selection of tunes. Like this live-gig very much. G’day folks, enjoy & Cheers!
Sometimes we need to say thank you for your sacrifice in giving us what we've come to love. thank you Mr. Hamilton for your gift to us.
Beautiful trio, excellent musicians, Jeff Hamilton is a master jazz drummer, thanks for posting this amazing concert.
Great jazz, great players, in the "Blimp Hanger".
Swing swing swing. I love they way Jeff plays the shuffle!
What a trio.....bravissimo
Just saw this trio at the Hollywood Drum Show last Saturday ... in fact they played two of these tunes. Just totally top notch... Trio perfection.
Amazing, really.
Jeff Hamilton is one of my favorite jazz drummers and brush players as well.
So great to see and hear Jeff Hamilton with Tamir Hendelman again. Wowed us at Dizzy's in NYC a while back, and hope to catch them on another east coast tour. Thank you KNKX for posting.
Thanks for watching Bill!
Wow this drummer is incredible
Jeff and Tamir. . Miss all your music . Newport Jazz Festival was great. You are the best. Don Mackay,Cape Cod, Mass.
Just good old fashion music
Jeff Hamilton is so good he makes everything look and sound easy.
Just an incredible trio , absolutely amazing !
I just received a pair of Jeff Hamilton brushes from Innovative Percussion. They are perhaps a millimeter wider then my old standard Regals…. and it makes a huge difference in my playing. I thought I was getting spastic in my right hand (I’m lefty). Turns out my hands have grown a bit in the 25+ years since I last bought brushes. That extra millimeter is the difference between being able to grip the brush correctly or not. What a treat! And these with the stiffer bristles are louder, and bounce better. So not only do I have to thank Jeff for teaching me some things, but also for designing brushes that work in my hands.
Now I’m going to watch and listen, again ,to this incredible gig by his trio.
Jeff Hamilton & his trio are such a HUGE inspiration to me ; ) Thank you KNKX for sharing this live performance !
Thanks for watching!
Yeah! Jeff is a giant. Just as great as Steve Gadd in his craft.
Yes Jeff and Steve great
Fantastic performance!!! Thank you for posting this amazing display of talent. Kudos to the cameraman who was positioned in the lower front of the stage. Those shots include Jeff's reflection in the fall board of the piano (just above the keyboard).
Wonderful trio!
A magnificent performance by three superb musicians. My only wish is that I could have been there. Ill have to stick to u tube i suppose! Brilliant thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching John!
Real music! What an inspiring take on the beautiful standard Poinciana. Keep up the swingin' work, guys!
Glenn A. Mitchell Absloutely beyond splendid. Great feel all the way through this concert. They all play with complete enjoyment. This new Jeff Hamilton Trio should be recorded very soon. Thank you guys for all your wonderful musician ship.
no one hits a cymbal with a pair of brushes the way this man does. truly phenomenal
On my birthday! Thanks for this concert. I have listened to you in Konserthuset, Stockholm three years ago. With mr Luty. Greatest jazz trio for me. I am subscribing Mr Tamir´s Newsletter reading all great news. Hope to meet you on a Jazz cruise coming up early next year. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching and Happy Birthday!
41:35 Lookout! Earthquake of Swing coming!!!
Just amazing talent!!! Even the camera work was amazing! I especially liked around the 26:00 mark where it was focused on Tamir and Jon but you could see (I'm sure intentionally) Jeff's reflection on the keyboard lid. I so enjoyed this performance!!!
Thanks for watching and the kind comments!
Clean-n-crispy!
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! What a feel!!!
- Solo Con A - The Master Jeff Hamilton !!
Jeff your brush work is the best i have ever seen. It blows me away !!
Jeff is my first drum hero. Never ceases to amaze me.
I believe Jeff Hamilton - one of the very best out there - plays Demo drums.
Remo I meant to say.
Thanks for watching Geoff!
Geoff Nelson I think he’s with Mapex now
No Geoff... he's been playing Mapex for over a year now.
Love the Afro Cuban feel on Poinciana! Such a great tune.
very kool...thanks for sharing.✌
What amazing talent .... Jeff plays drums like a lead guitarist
Great job KNKX! Love Jeff and co. the sound on this is amazing.
I agree, with headphones is an amazing experience!
Headphones do help! All audio was recorded by Jim Wilke who produces a podcast called Jazz Northwest. Check it out! Concerts and new performances weekly: JazzNW.org
Excelentes saludos desde Honduras 👍
Thanks for watching!
Great trio. Wish I'd been there.
Thanks for watching Stuart!
SENSACIONAL!!!
Bass❤️
Thank you for capturing these wonderful concerts from the Jazz at Port Townsend festival.
Que baterista por Dios!! Con dos dignísimos acompañantes!
very cool concert performed by cool artists)))
Best brush work in the business!!
Awessome.
Love the hammer... best!
Fantastic!
Total control and musicality! WOW
Pure joy
EXELENTE !!!
Masterful performance. Jeff, you should build a working trio around these guys. It’s a winning combination that seems to bring out the best from everyone.
Fantástico que buen concierto,me ha hecho vibrar reír soñar ,lo máximo, JEFF HAMILTON es el amo!
oh wow phenomenal sound and talents love it
Thanks for watching!
those shuffles were off the chain
tamir Hendelman is very good!
If you missed him in our studios last fall check him out here: th-cam.com/video/YDpOqCdFaYQ/w-d-xo.html
He has the energy and spirit of Ramsey Lewis from days gone by.
Great posture everyone
Amen to that. Great band! ! Totally relaxed, and not hunched over. Nothing bothers me more than watching great musicians in any genre perform hunched over.
Que maravilla de concierto
Super, Wonderful musicians and people
Wonderful performance ... wonderful recording ...!
Art of the swinging jazz trio covered!
Great,
Just fantastic. All you can say impeccable.
i love it
Thanks for watching!
Jeff = Jazz
Hell! i’ve known and checked (not really tried out) these babies. But of course Jeff here show us the way...
just amazing music
my high school buddy, swingin hard!!
A ver,very, accomplished player...smooth as Hell
What a cool idea to play what almost NOBODY plays anymore, Ahmad's "POINCIANA". -- It's 2019 . Be sure to listen to "I Have Dreamed" (from "The King & I") and listen to the harmonic GENIUS in the arrangement, as well as the rhythmic loveliness. This is some of the finest stuff you will EVER hear. I am so grateful to people who do this for my brain!