Yeah, pretty mind blowing stuff! Sometimes I can't wrap my head around what the hell he's doing. The thing is, he knows every measure of so many complex tunes like the back of his hand. It's one of those things where a drummer watches, and shortly into the song, you are completely lost. Then, you just sit back and watch the rest in ahh. Like, WTF?!? 😂
Being a 53 year old amateur drummer, you watch this video and learn what being a professional drummer is. The presence, technique, nuance, dynamics and confidence are all right there.
I have been playing for 50 years now and I studied drums, I read drum music fairly well, but I got to tell you, Dave is "thee" grandmaster of the instrument! There are tons of great drummers all over the globe, but drummers like Weckl show up once in a lifetime. The notes are flawlessly and uninhibitedly flowing from his limbs into the drums, just like morning-dew dripping off a windshield at the dawn of day. This man is VERY talented!
@@em65 - understandable ... however, i can, and have, been able to play at his level for over 15 years now ... and i honestly ran into limits having so intentionally focused on playing like weckl since age 10 ... i have since intentionally unlearned some of his stylistic decisions ... in favor of more benny greb-like decisions, or more calvin rodgers-like decisions ... depending on the music ... weckl is amazing, but he's not the be-all-end-all ... and he would agree ... if i had to pick one drummer to fit into that category, it would be virgil donati
@@cmtcfu I can see how you experienced limits, playing like Weckl. You're not Dave Weckl. 🙂 Nobody is, and therefore nobody should try to play like him. Just like nobody should try to play like Greb, or Donati. Play like yourself, everyone else is taken. Most imortantly: drumming, and music, is not a competition. 😊
@@matsrekdal3065 - not the issue. you are comparing the idea of learning fundamental, high-level techniques and their subsequent creative execution, that are agreed upon by literally everyone as being an effective means of playing, to individual stylistic decisions. similarly to how a house is built, there are rules that apply if you're going to build a proper foundation. it is not relative in nature. this is not about individual style versus emulating someone else. my individual take is a given, and is always in place. this is about learning the components of the best players in the world, and assimilating certain aspects of their playing into your repertoire. within that, i'm specifically referring to dave's approach from a creative decision-making standpoint, and its application. i used to think that it could be applied to any style. and i think that's a safe statement. it can be. and while it may be safe, it's not necessarily the best. that's what i'm after. that's why i changed my approach.
One man's opinion: he is the best drummer currently living!! He has it all!! Technique, chops, dynamics, perfect timing, musicality, creativity......you name it. He has it all!!!
Amazing groove because of the amazing timing and beat blacement. VERY good sticking too. All these things Gavin Harrison has too, and Gavins drumming to me sounds more creative. So I will Pick Gavin over this guy as to what to me sounds complete/perfect.
Silky and effortless. Dave is better now at 61 than when he was a much younger guy. By far my favorite drummer. I've been playing since 1963 when I was 3 years-old and have seen all the greats, and Dave, IMO, is the best.
I love that deep, deep rich sound of your bass drum man! Cool, awesome sound dude. Awesome, Talented musician man! God richly bless you my friend! Awesome talent!
Tastes change. I was the same, I was listening to other music. I was lucky enough that I picked up on Weckl again when he came to London with Mike Stern, Tom Kennedy and Bob Mallach. He is without doubt as good as Buddy Rich. And I don’t say that lightly, but I believe it to be the truth.
I've seen Dave live with CCEB twice and I've been to three of his drum clinics. He's definitely one of my favorites. Such a fine demonstration. But hearing Chick's keyboard work on this song is otherworldly as well. RIP Chick, one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Mr.Dave Weckl,...this guy has the best time out of most drummers alive today. 2 of the best timekeepers today, Erskine and Weckl. Shit, this man just gets better with age . 10/10 !
The most musical of drummers . So incredibly fantastic. Without doubt the very best drummer I've ever heard . Been listening to him for over 35 years. Pure pleasure.
Just unbelievably good. Words don't describe the tightness, the fluidity, the absolute exactness, while still maintaining a feel and an impression of improvisation while all the while knowing that this is all very calculated. Amazing. I've always considered Weckl a favorite even though I don't even know a fraction of the catalog of music he's played on and I don't even listen to Jazz. Every time I watch him play, I'm reminded why I like his playing and style. And the memory to play all these bits with such perfection. There must be an award for someone like this!
I’ve been listening to Dave for over 20 years and he still amazes me every time I see a video of him playing. He’s definitely one of our drumming gods.
It's noticeable that Dave is responsive. A quality of him that makes us listeners to continue to see, listen to all his fushion hits and gigs. There are like no boundaries. He can play with everyone.
his touch on the drums is soooo incredibly recognizable and unique for as hard as that sounds... and it hasn't changed in 30 years of his music trajectory.... it's astounding to me... that's when you say you have developed your own voice on your instrument... to me that is God like talent... a true Master of the drum kit
He is such a different player now to 20 years ago. I think the majority of drummers do evolve, but Weckl has changed so much, and only for the better. From glory to glory
It is like watching...and listening to...water flow down a mountain stream. Follows the contours of the music with unwavering precision and absolute...and completely effortless... perfection.
Dave weckl is the best. I met him a few times at Zanzibar blue in Philly and he was such a nice dude. Same goes for his bass player. Easily one of my greatest influences.
Bro. Dave, no words can say what an awesome drummer you are. I have listened to you when you performed with Chick Corea; absolutely sensational performance! You are a fine, fine, awesome, and a very cool drummer my friend! God richly bless you and continue to bless many upcoming drummers in the future to perform the greatest performances from the best musicians like you Bro. Dave. Awesome, awesome man my friend!!
God I love the color of that kit! My brother actually met Dave who was playing at The Troubadour. This was back in the 80's and he said Dave pulled up in either a Volvo or Audi station wagon and he helped him carry in his kit!
Very cool and extremely handsome drummer man! No drummer has what you have brother! I love the deep, deep sound of the awesome bass drum. I have always said if you can’t hear it loud and clear, it slaughters the sound! You are to, to awesome for the sound not to equal your awesome ability man. Awesome, blessed drummer!
I remember watching him for the first time in "Back to basics", thinking: I'll never be able to do this. Here I'm now, 33 years later, proving my point :)
I have worked and shared stories and good times with Dave . To me he is the perfect drummer #1 And he's a really cool guy. Mexico 2014 Yamaha drums / clinic tour .
My brother, an amateur drummer, was fortunate enough to take lessons from Dave in the 70’s. Dave was with a local bar band at the time called Nite Sprite. Said he was the nicest guy in addition to being a great teacher. It figures.
he has always been my inspiration. i remember when i went to go see him in 96 in machester connecticut, and he was w/ the buddy rich big band, and he and steve smith were trading 4's on stage w/ the band.. it was epic. I got to go back stage and get an autograph from Dave. He was so nice and kind. Steve on the other hand, he wasnt having any of it. Didnt want to give autographs or say anything. At least i got to get Dave's signature. That made me happy.
The way he feels the music is something out of this world...
Yeah, pretty mind blowing stuff! Sometimes I can't wrap my head around what the hell he's doing. The thing is, he knows every measure of so many complex tunes like the back of his hand. It's one of those things where a drummer watches, and shortly into the song, you are completely lost. Then, you just sit back and watch the rest in ahh. Like, WTF?!? 😂
Being a 53 year old amateur drummer, you watch this video and learn what being a professional drummer is. The presence, technique, nuance, dynamics and confidence are all right there.
I have no idea where 1 is :-)
@@itsianwood Haha...my sentiments, too...after watching this, playing 4/4 is like child's play...
And you're watching a drummer who's better than 95% of pro drummers...
I have been playing for 50 years now and I studied drums, I read drum music fairly well, but I got to tell you, Dave is "thee" grandmaster of the instrument! There are tons of great drummers all over the globe, but drummers like Weckl show up once in a lifetime. The notes are flawlessly and uninhibitedly flowing from his limbs into the drums, just like morning-dew dripping off a windshield at the dawn of day. This man is VERY talented!
I agree 100%. I’ve been playing for 40 years and sometimes get disappointed because I can’t play like Dave Weckl.
@@em65 - understandable ... however, i can, and have, been able to play at his level for over 15 years now ... and i honestly ran into limits having so intentionally focused on playing like weckl since age 10 ... i have since intentionally unlearned some of his stylistic decisions ... in favor of more benny greb-like decisions, or more calvin rodgers-like decisions ... depending on the music ... weckl is amazing, but he's not the be-all-end-all ... and he would agree ... if i had to pick one drummer to fit into that category, it would be virgil donati
@@cmtcfu I can see how you experienced limits, playing like Weckl.
You're not Dave Weckl. 🙂
Nobody is, and therefore nobody should try to play like him.
Just like nobody should try to play like Greb, or Donati.
Play like yourself, everyone else is taken.
Most imortantly:
drumming, and music, is not a competition. 😊
@@matsrekdal3065 i agree with you 100% you are your onlly original)
@@matsrekdal3065 - not the issue. you are comparing the idea of learning fundamental, high-level techniques and their subsequent creative execution, that are agreed upon by literally everyone as being an effective means of playing, to individual stylistic decisions. similarly to how a house is built, there are rules that apply if you're going to build a proper foundation. it is not relative in nature. this is not about individual style versus emulating someone else. my individual take is a given, and is always in place. this is about learning the components of the best players in the world, and assimilating certain aspects of their playing into your repertoire. within that, i'm specifically referring to dave's approach from a creative decision-making standpoint, and its application. i used to think that it could be applied to any style. and i think that's a safe statement. it can be. and while it may be safe, it's not necessarily the best. that's what i'm after. that's why i changed my approach.
One man's opinion: he is the best drummer currently living!! He has it all!! Technique, chops, dynamics, perfect timing, musicality, creativity......you name it. He has it all!!!
Amazing groove because of the amazing timing and beat blacement. VERY good sticking too. All these things Gavin Harrison has too, and Gavins drumming to me sounds more creative. So I will Pick Gavin over this guy as to what to me sounds complete/perfect.
It's a tricky one. He is with out a doubt one of the greatest. There's also Cobham,Colaiuta, Erskine and Gadd.
Fluidity, musicality, swing! Dave Weckl got it all!
He's got that stuff you can't teach/learn. Vinnie C is another one
Such a unique drum sound, unbelievable what this man achieved on this musical instrument..
Silky and effortless. Dave is better now at 61 than when he was a much younger guy. By far my favorite drummer. I've been playing since 1963 when I was 3 years-old and have seen all the greats, and Dave, IMO, is the best.
RIP Chicky 🕊
Dave Weckl, every drummers 'drummer'. Unreal musicianship and fluidity.
I love that deep, deep rich sound of your bass drum man! Cool, awesome sound dude. Awesome, Talented musician man! God richly bless you my friend! Awesome talent!
How could I forget this dude for a few years?!?
Tastes change. I was the same, I was listening to other music. I was lucky enough that I picked up on Weckl again when he came to London with Mike Stern, Tom Kennedy and Bob Mallach. He is without doubt as good as Buddy Rich. And I don’t say that lightly, but I believe it to be the truth.
I've seen Dave live with CCEB twice and I've been to three of his drum clinics. He's definitely one of my favorites. Such a fine demonstration. But hearing Chick's keyboard work on this song is otherworldly as well. RIP Chick, one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Mr.Dave Weckl,...this guy has the best time out of most drummers alive today. 2 of the best timekeepers today, Erskine and Weckl. Shit, this man just gets better with age . 10/10 !
OMG he's so effortlessly out of this world talented,
The most musical of drummers . So incredibly fantastic. Without doubt the very best drummer I've ever heard . Been listening to him for over 35 years. Pure pleasure.
He plays with an otherworldly ease. Really quite something to see.
he does. but i miss his 80s and 90s approach. most do.
That flat ride is a GREAT! SOUND!!
Agreed!
Greaterest.
Absolutely a gem
One word..."Butter". That is how smooth Dave is.
i would say .... olive oil
Haven't followed Dave in a long time but if anything, he's playing even more effortlessly than ever before.
Love this video. My kind of music and drumming. You are great and play it so damn well..
Dear God! Been watching him since 2006…He drums with so much grace and ease. Much love and respect!
unbelievably smooth and rhythmic.
He's so good he makes it look boring! Incredible!
Just unbelievably good. Words don't describe the tightness, the fluidity, the absolute exactness, while still maintaining a feel and an impression of improvisation while all the while knowing that this is all very calculated. Amazing. I've always considered Weckl a favorite even though I don't even know a fraction of the catalog of music he's played on and I don't even listen to Jazz. Every time I watch him play, I'm reminded why I like his playing and style. And the memory to play all these bits with such perfection. There must be an award for someone like this!
most probably the best drummer of all times.
After Vinnie C
@@mikeleschnitman9504 Before, imo :)
@@mikeleschnitman9504 vinnie not
@@alexmusbater LISTEN TO JOES GARAGE, EVEN DAVE.W CANT PLAY THAT LIKE VINNIE
@@mikeleschnitman9504
if I heard it and it did not impress me
Still on top of your game Dave! I've been a fan since the mid 80s and you still blow my mind!
Blessed very cool percussion man! Blessed ability! Awesome!!
I’ve been listening to Dave for over 20 years and he still amazes me every time I see a video of him playing. He’s definitely one of our drumming gods.
It's noticeable that Dave is responsive. A quality of him that makes us listeners to continue to see, listen to all his fushion hits and gigs. There are like no boundaries. He can play with everyone.
Truly one of the greatest of all time! Feel, touch, musicality and groove plus total command over the instrument. Just inspiring!!
his touch on the drums is soooo incredibly recognizable and unique for as hard as that sounds... and it hasn't changed in 30 years of his music trajectory.... it's astounding to me... that's when you say you have developed your own voice on your instrument... to me that is God like talent... a true Master of the drum kit
He is such a different player now to 20 years ago. I think the majority of drummers do evolve, but Weckl has changed so much, and only for the better. From glory to glory
It is like watching...and listening to...water flow down a mountain stream. Follows the contours of the music with unwavering precision and absolute...and completely effortless... perfection.
That was spectacular Dave
Excellence of execution. The ultimate in precision.
I want to hit the lottery so that I can get just ONE lesson from one of the greatest of our era! Bravo Dave…Bravo!!!
Dave ages like fine wine...his drumming and drum sound so good...
He just keeps getting better. How is that even possible?
He plays so effortlessly and precise!!!
Masterful! A giant of technique and musicality
Excellent as usual Dave.
Heck ya, Dave! You are the man. That solo was off the chart!!! Thanks Dave. Stay safe.
as always.. such a pleasure to hear/see this guy playing. Thanks
LOVE WATCHING THE MAJIC. Graet memory for all those complicated passages.
Dave weckl is the best. I met him a few times at Zanzibar blue in Philly and he was such a nice dude. Same goes for his bass player. Easily one of my greatest influences.
Genius! Always inspirational. Great Dave! ❤️
As the years go by, Dave’s feel is sounding even more relaxed and open....really dig it
One of my favorite drummers ever !!!!
Makes it feel magical while making it look so pretty. The greatest!
Perfection! Beautiful playing....
How could anyone give this a thumbs down? They must be Zildjian loyalists.
... and deaf.
I was a teenager and a drum set student when Dave played with Chick at the Freejazz Festival in my hometown Rio de Janeiro. It was so inspiring!...
Thank you Mr. Weckl! Nothing but respect!
Master of accurate! Chick 💔
Bro. Dave, no words can say what an awesome drummer you are. I have listened to you when you performed with Chick Corea; absolutely sensational performance! You are a fine, fine, awesome, and a very cool drummer my friend! God richly bless you and continue to bless many upcoming drummers in the future to perform the greatest performances from the best musicians like you Bro. Dave. Awesome, awesome man my friend!!
God I love the color of that kit! My brother actually met Dave who was playing at The Troubadour. This was back in the 80's and he said Dave pulled up in either a Volvo or Audi station wagon and he helped him carry in his kit!
Just when I thought this guy couldn't impress me more... He does. Absolutely second to none.
The incomparable MR WECKL
Outstanding!!! Love that he`s playing the almost lost art of "traditional grip"!
I could watch this 1000x and not grow bored with it.
Very cool and extremely handsome drummer man! No drummer has what you have brother! I love the deep, deep sound of the awesome bass drum. I have always said if you can’t hear it loud and clear, it slaughters the sound! You are to, to awesome for the sound not to equal your awesome ability man. Awesome, blessed drummer!
I saw Dave in 1980/81 in a small club in New Rochelle, NY when he was playing the green Gretsch set. Pure sick.
I remember watching him for the first time in "Back to basics", thinking: I'll never be able to do this. Here I'm now, 33 years later, proving my point :)
I have worked and shared stories and good times with Dave . To me he is the perfect drummer #1
And he's a really cool guy.
Mexico 2014 Yamaha drums / clinic tour .
I hope I can meet Mr. Weckl one day!
superb as usual ..
Dave. Way better than Netflix.
Glad to see two things that Dave and I have in common: the brands of drums and cymbals.
I watch Dave, and I think “ I do that too - a stick in either hand” ....
You don't have a terrible haircut to make it 3 then?
Always great , smooth , effortless .
Just pure class. Sir Dave Weckl 👏🏼
he is just so good, one of he best for sure ! 🥁
Just absolutely sick!!
Man ... smooth but so alive - absolute mastery
Dave’s still got it!
My brother, an amateur drummer, was fortunate enough to take lessons from Dave in the 70’s. Dave was with a local bar band at the time called Nite Sprite. Said he was the nicest guy in addition to being a great teacher. It figures.
That flat ride is great, Dave swingin like never before.
Beautiful. Beautiful song, beautiful playing.
he has always been my inspiration. i remember when i went to go see him in 96 in machester connecticut, and he was w/ the buddy rich big band, and he and steve smith were trading 4's on stage w/ the band.. it was epic. I got to go back stage and get an autograph from Dave. He was so nice and kind. Steve on the other hand, he wasnt having any of it. Didnt want to give autographs or say anything. At least i got to get Dave's signature. That made me happy.
Steve was a jerk to me, too. Dave looked me in the eyes and nodded at me while he was playing! Erskine let me carry his drums. Same venue.
@@hooddrum2164 holy crap!!! You met Peter!!!! 🤤
Just a master at his craft, amazing to watch.
awesome Dave!
Yeah! Fabuleux! Fabulous!
Definition of drumming “masterclass “
Edge of my seat all the way! Wow, Dave.
The new Sabian logo is brutal. Dave Weckl is phenomenal!
"Please don't turn me into an oversimplified logo"
It looks like it was done by a 5 year old
Dave wckl
Is the Best
Rip Chick corea
My Teacher my Mentor
I love you Jazz clasik
Maestro! 🙏
Never thought i'd get goosebumps watching a drummer. Oh well.
He flows like a river through the universe
Dave's gotten better with age! Legend!
Screw wine, that s**t oxidizes. Dave is like fine whiskey.
Just gets better and more rare over time.
You are de best 🙏🏻. Thanks for your music 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Toujours magnifique , quelle fluidité ...relax ...Bravo cher Dave !
You could probably make a living at this :-)
Wow wow wow!!! Touch, finesse, dynamics. The modern day Buddy.......
He knows how to use every cymbal in the perfect way.
Eccezionale e disincantato. lo stile Weckl! I do love it!
Muchas gracias Dave .
Awesome as always...I need that flat ride!!!
What a musician!
The sound of this kit is unreal, and then Dave's touch?!? Come on. 🔥