Steely Dan: Aja (drum cover) Steve Gadd

This is my version of Aja..and 'not' a note-for-note transcription of Steve Gadd's performance. Just my interpretation.
#steelydanajadrumcover, #ajadrumcover, #stevegadddrumfills, #stevegaddaja, #drumcover, #steelydan, #aja
There is an 18" Sabian HHX China off to my right - out of the camera view.
©1977 Donald Fagan & Walter Becker
All rights reside with original owners. I claim no rights.

[@ngunnawalmick7029]

Gadd had chops... but first and foremost.... he was very musical. You captured that.

[@thomastucker5686]

The fact you included the stick click, killer! Very inspiring performance.

[@user-md1cz1yf5o]

WOW!! Tight and relaxed, Steve Gadd all the way. Amazing performance

[@Nelz459]

Dude! Nailed it! Even with the stick click. Respect.

[@lanierhvac123]

Nice chops, man. Thank you. Fagen and Becker were musical geniuses, not to mention the exceptional session player they would arrange. Good jam , lay some more tracks, if possible. 👍

[@christophebonhoefferofbelg9846]

Well done mate, good job..Aja is a classic..💚

[@pauldrumwell4922]

Great demonstration of skill and reverence for the original. Respect to you.

[@travistrahan7333]

Calm relaxed control. Traits of a true session musician drummer. Bravo, sir.

[@artjock47]

Wow, thanks...!

[@incognitoone]

That took a lot of guts...and you pulled it off!!!

[@haf999]

Indeed extremely relaxed, precise and creative: One of the very few drum covers that I like.

[@deeglencairn2598]

never has a supposedly innocent ‘mistake’ been so lauded and written about ladies and gentlemen I present to the Steve Gadd stick click so brilliantly played here 4:57

[@artjock47]

Many thanks...!

[@stevend984]

You got the quintessential "Stick Click" in...I love it! Been a musician, singer, songwriter & drummer my entire life and I'm pretty good...but I would never attempt this Gadd solo. So kudos my friend...good job! I would have liked to hear just a bit more fat on the snare with just a touch of reverb...

[@TaxinGigs]

Frick yes my dude.

[@J6278ab]

Amazing job! I love watching you do the solo. A great lesson. Thanks!

[@artjock47]

Thanks so much!

[@KellyVisionPictures]

Very nice. Good job.

[@townshendshean]

Man...that was GREAT! Don't know who you are, but I'd sure as hell jam with ya!!!

[@stevenblock9712]

This is most fascinating! A master displaying his craft.

[@erringtonthompson]

You did the stick click also!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@collective_sports]

So relaxed and well produced. amazing work man🤘🏼

[@artjock47]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Paulabrahms]

Whoa! Kudos, my man! 👋👋👋

[@chrispy350]

Not a drummer, but sure love watching this....

[@andybelloc]

Very nicely played 🙏. Relaxed too 👏👏👏

[@dannyfaith1754]

Excellent job!

[@artjock47]

Thank you very much!

[@tiagoferreira8014]

Amazing!!!

[@artjock47]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joejurick4263]

Brilliant cover Thank You!

[@drummermomcjs]

Excellent cover! You even got the stick click in the middle of the fist solo! Well done on a really difficult song. One of the best covers that I have heard of this song.

[@artjock47]

Thanks a lot!

[@user-rv2vc5qb1r]

WOW and so smooth man.

[@ColeCandler]

Nice. Sophisticated. With some sweet licks!!

[@artjock47]

Thanks, Cole...!

[@ms7168]

Amazing!!

[@punacunningham9151]

Good job bro,I love playing to this track as well.

[@michaelwaxmann8989]

Great done !

[@paulquinn7980]

Wonderful work from a great bit of music thanks

[@artjock47]

Many thanks!

[@ericleady]

Truly remarkable job Sir!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@artjock47]

Thank you..!

[@bellboy61]

GREAT JOB!!! Love The Stick Click!

[@artjock47]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hanssipkes8179]

Love the song and loved your playing

[@artjock47]

Thanks so much...!

[@seandonahue2647]

Bro! Sick!

[@geewizz5311]

Amazing

[@intex491]

👋 Cool Job !

[@oldguy9078]

No doubt you are the best man, how about doing Peg by Steely Dan now ?

[@canturgan]

You're very light on the old sticks. Good job.

[@artjock47]

Thanks!

[@user-ui4gz8rb5y]

Very very nice

[@Drawson663]

So much more solid then I am right now

[@waltonbrown]

Checked your other covers, great player amigo...

[@artjock47]

Thanks for listening...!

[@lucguenette7534]

oh yea, nice.

[@19brittani]

SALUTE!

[@mojowerkyn-dj9yj]

great

[@RichardGee9]

Textbook!

[@oldguy9078]

Artjock could you possibly cover The Real Me by the Who for me because you are the real thing !!!!!!

[@artjock47]

Thank you..!! I am taking a break at the moment - giving my ears a rest. Tinnitus acting up.

[@Drawson663]

Hope that you are doing well