My favorite Weckl is when he plays simple and then then just throws something busy only once in a while. It's stands out much more. This big band showcases this. GREAT!! He can do it all...
It`s so great to hear a swinging Big Band lead by one of the best drummers today. This is the music I grew up with and your feel for this Big Band music Dave just makes the arrangement come alive! The sound and tuning of the drums, plus your choice of cymbals is just perfect for this type of Big Band music you are playing. You are driving the band with your playing. Love those fills you did on the classic arrangement of "In A Mellow Tone". The musicians you picked Dave in your Big Band sound so good for reading these charts for the first time. As a Big Band drummer and leader myself, I know all the work you are doing in forming this new Big Band. All my best to you Mr. Dave Weckl with your Big Band and keep on Swinging!
So great to hear Dave and the band doing 'You Gotta Try'! Congrats to Dave on getting this band going. Super project - bringing it back home to where it began for so many of us. The Big Band.
DAVE YOU ARE JUST INCREDIBLE!! I DON'T CARE WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IT IS YOU PLAY IT FLAWLESSLY! JUST MAGNIFICENTLY!! PUT DAVE WECKL UP ON MT.RUSHMORE ALONG WITH THE ALLTIME GREATS!!!
As a member of Daves online school and having attended an 8 hour master class this is just simply fantastic. I am always amazed how Dave keeps on coming up with great projects and you never know what he is up to next. If Dave tours with this i hope you come to the Philadelphia/South Jersey cause i am there. Good luck with this Dave and thank you for constantly being a source of inspiration.
Dearest Dave Weckl, I am so thrilled to hear that you have finally established a big band of your own! Your drumming has just been such an incredible influence on me and my drumming. I love the set up and sound of your kit. Everything really comes together with your playing. I consider myself and others very lucky to know your name and know that you are still playing strong. You’re such an incredible person and a large inspiration. Everyone who knows of you would agree with me. Stay safe and healthy. Keep rocking it. ❤🤘🥁 Much love, respect and sincerity, -Bennett Frost
Dave Weckl A+ for drumming and musicianship but also A+ for communication skills. You don’t hoard your magic. You’re a beautiful soul. Gratitude, as always. ❤️🙏🏼
I gotta say this is far and away the most fun I've had listening to Dave's playing; in the groove and SUPPORTIVE of the Music, Wow!! I also dig hearing the bigger size drums and can relate to why he's using them; my playing often involves Pop Orchestra work and in that setting I feel anything less than a 24" just gets lost, especially in the large room with 60 + players! Hey, it's NOT really about Volume so much as it's about the drums' "presence" and you can definitely feel that here!! Great to hear that he's revisiting his roots and carrying on the traditions of Jack, Buddy, Sonny etc!! Continued Success Dave!!
Beautiful playing as always Dave! Love the "Tower of Inspiration" arrangement section. Been enjoying your playing since the early 80s and I'm still amazed how you never stop learning, teaching and expanding your playing into so may new genres. To me, you are definitely the GOAT.
It's funny how these LEGANDS of Drumming don't need thousands of subscribers, although they should have the Most Followers of all. Isee you Mr. Weckle. Thank you for sharing your Gift with us.
I'm sorry now that it's only the first time ever hearing Dave Weckl, I grew up for decades hearing this drummer's name but never been exposed to his music. Man, this guy is great; I hear some of the Buddy Rich school in there and his drums sound great. Like it. Looking forward to more.
I never expected anything less I mean Weckly is the drummer I been living since 1985 He gets better as he gos on Great sound great band and just the best in what he’s been producing since he came on the scene
Very nice Dave , your the best in my book ,closest to BR then ever was!. if I could afford your classes I would definitely take them. If you want to learn proper drumming Dave Weckl is the instructor to chose.
Sounds amazing Dave! Brings me back to the Buddy Rich band and seeing Maynard Ferguson at the Brockton, Ma high school in the 90’s. Thank you! Dave, accenting the horn hits is always the way to go!
This is incredible, it must be also like a dream come true. Especially since you’re main influences were this style of music. Cheers to you Dave, thanks for inspiring us always!
I remember hearing Dave playing with a big band when he was 13. He sounded like a great, veteran big band drummer. Later on, I heard a tape of Dave when he was 16 -- playing Jazz-fusion with Dave Fowler and Gary Borge (two fine St. Louis musicians), and he played beautifully -- using space and color so effectively . . . well beyond his years. Loved his playing with the GRP Orchestra! His work with Chick Corea was also fantastic, more notably when he went back for a reunion to play in a small-group acoustic setting. Fast forward to the present: Dave continues to play amazing, especially in a big band context, as seen here. A musical giant, no less!
I still find myself going back to the grp big band recordings, Dave's been a massive inspiration since I was intruduced to him by my drum instructor back in 99. A true giant sounding as good as ever.
In the nineties I was a teenager, I had a poster of Dave (a big advert for Yamaha) in my room. Having the chance to see you playing in France at that time with Mike Stern did change my life. You remain my legend!
Band are great! Dave is as good a big band drummer I've heard in the modern era. He doesn't play across anyone and brings joy to the music., Swings like hell too!
sounds great...really great to hear how the Evos/Legacy's fit in an acoustic room sound....they're quick...but the glassiness is really mellowed out. Just perfect.
This is fantastic, so happy to see you leading a big band, Dave! The band sounds great, Dave sounds fantastic and the spirit of Buddy Rich is there smiling! I'd watch hours of this, especially that view from behind your shoulder where you can really see what he's playing. Dave, I'd love to see a video (or 100) of just that angle?
My favorite Weckl is when he plays simple and then then just throws something busy only once in a while. It's stands out much more. This big band showcases this. GREAT!! He can do it all...
So well put. I go with you on that... wonderful combination!!
So fluid, it’s a joy to watch Weckl play anything
Brilliant dynamics and phrasing, everybody take a bow! Inspiration in musicians at its best. 🙏👏
It`s so great to hear a swinging Big Band lead by one of the best drummers today. This is the music I grew up with and your feel for this Big Band music Dave just makes the arrangement come alive! The sound and tuning of the drums, plus your choice of cymbals is just perfect for this type of Big Band music you are playing. You are driving the band with your playing. Love those fills you did on the classic arrangement of "In A Mellow Tone". The musicians you picked Dave in your Big Band sound so good for reading these charts for the first time. As a Big Band drummer and leader myself, I know all the work you are doing in forming this new Big Band. All my best to you Mr. Dave Weckl with your Big Band and keep on Swinging!
Always so good to hear mr. Weckl play. Now in this big band setting, what an absolute joy!
So great to hear Dave and the band doing 'You Gotta Try'! Congrats to Dave on getting this band going. Super project - bringing it back home to where it began for so many of us. The Big Band.
A big fan since I´ve started druming in the 90´s. Weckel is about 100% commitment. No shortcuts at all. Just music in it´s best. A legend!
every opportunity to enjoy a moment of your work is a blessing, Dave !
And this is rehearsal! Wow......these musicians are smokin...Dave is incredible as always of course!
I just looking forward….Awesome!!!!!!
Awesome as always Dave Weckl, I have always admire his talent, dedication and versatility to play different genres. Enjoyed it!!
YES !
Sounds great, and a great selection of tunes to boot.
Thanks for posting Dave.
DAVE YOU ARE JUST INCREDIBLE!! I DON'T CARE WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IT IS YOU PLAY IT FLAWLESSLY! JUST MAGNIFICENTLY!!
PUT DAVE WECKL
UP ON MT.RUSHMORE ALONG WITH THE ALLTIME GREATS!!!
I've followed Dave since he was a kid, now he's a mentor to them. Always the best players, regardless of age!
Congratulations on forming the band Dave! Sky is the limit for you. This is fantastic! Look forward to your new projects.
As a member of Daves online school and having attended an 8 hour master class this is just simply fantastic. I am always amazed how Dave keeps on coming up with great projects and you never know what he is up to next. If Dave tours with this i hope you come to the Philadelphia/South Jersey cause i am there. Good luck with this Dave and thank you for constantly being a source of inspiration.
YEESS!!❤️❤️❤️
Tower of inspiration on Big Band version.
WE LOVE YOU DAVE.
The best drummer in the world! Ladies and gentleman *Dave Weckl*
Always beautiful, so musical and inspiring 🙏🏼✨Thank you so much dear Dave
Tight band. Great to hear the work in progress and looking forward to hearing the final output
Dearest Dave Weckl,
I am so thrilled to hear that you have finally established a big band of your own! Your drumming has just been such an incredible influence on me and my drumming. I love the set up and sound of your kit. Everything really comes together with your playing. I consider myself and others very lucky to know your name and know that you are still playing strong. You’re such an incredible person and a large inspiration. Everyone who knows of you would agree with me. Stay safe and healthy. Keep rocking it. ❤🤘🥁
Much love, respect and sincerity,
-Bennett Frost
Dave Weckl A+ for drumming and musicianship but also A+ for communication skills. You don’t hoard your magic. You’re a beautiful soul. Gratitude, as always. ❤️🙏🏼
Beautiful. Dave: great to see you after all these years.
I gotta say this is far and away the most fun I've had listening to Dave's playing; in the groove and SUPPORTIVE of the Music, Wow!! I also dig hearing the bigger size drums and can relate to why he's using them; my playing often involves Pop Orchestra work and in that setting I feel anything less than a 24" just gets lost, especially in the large room with 60 + players! Hey, it's NOT really about Volume so much as it's about the drums' "presence" and you can definitely feel that here!! Great to hear that he's revisiting his roots and carrying on the traditions of Jack, Buddy, Sonny etc!! Continued Success Dave!!
Great band Dave the bass player is laying it down!! C'mon down to Florida please!!!
Love it, Dave! Buddy smiles on your achievements! Thank you!
Beautiful playing as always Dave! Love the "Tower of Inspiration" arrangement section. Been enjoying your playing since the early 80s and I'm still amazed how you never stop learning, teaching and expanding your playing into so may new genres. To me, you are definitely the GOAT.
It's funny how these LEGANDS of Drumming don't need thousands of subscribers, although they should have the Most Followers of all. Isee you Mr. Weckle. Thank you for sharing your Gift with us.
One of the best Big Band clips I've watched! Dave's playing is as close to perfect in this setting as it gets and the band really swings...thank you!
What a drummer - I am speechless.
I'm sorry now that it's only the first time ever hearing Dave Weckl, I grew up for decades hearing this drummer's name but never been exposed to his music. Man, this guy is great; I hear some of the Buddy Rich school in there and his drums sound great. Like it. Looking forward to more.
It's never too late to tune in and feel where the rhythm takes you! Groove along :)
Dave is SMOKING!!
(and seems to be very patient with the band... a Super professional!!)
I was in the Gig yestarday!!!! It was incredible, so much quality!!! Dave amazing musician and amazing person
Sounds Great, nice to see the Big Band sound is still Alive and well.
I would absolutely buy tickets to see this. A cool new setting to see Dave in is exciting.
So glad to see Dave has finally entered his wizard phase, amazing times ahead my friends.
I never expected anything less I mean Weckly is the drummer I been living since 1985 He gets better as he gos on Great sound great band and just the best in what he’s been producing since he came on the scene
Dave has been so good for so long, I ran out of compliments a decade ago.
Yes !!! Can’t wait to hear the whole thing !! Hopefully a record ?!?! 😎
Love that rendition of Buddy Rich's "Ya Gotta Try" at the end there!
Very nice Dave , your the best in my book ,closest to BR then ever was!. if I could afford your classes I would definitely take them. If you want to learn proper drumming Dave Weckl is the instructor to chose.
drumming legent ...learning from you day by day sir
That's amazing to see the master so effortlessly facing new music!
Ahh! Nice clip of my favorite Buddy Rich Big Band song “Ya Gotta Try” 🔥🔥🔥🔥
One of my all time favorite drummers
I am very much looking forward to hearing Tower of Inspiration with the Big Band! 😋
Amazing as always Dave! It's nice to hear big band charts.
Sounds amazing Dave! Brings me back to the Buddy Rich band and seeing Maynard Ferguson at the Brockton, Ma high school in the 90’s. Thank you! Dave, accenting the horn hits is always the way to go!
I luv this kinda behind the scenes footage !!!
This is incredible, it must be also like a dream come true. Especially since you’re main influences were this style of music. Cheers to you Dave, thanks for inspiring us always!
Sempre il migliore!!!😻😻😻
Very nice mix, Dave. And nice band!
I remember hearing Dave playing with a big band when he was 13. He sounded like a great, veteran big band drummer. Later on, I heard a tape of Dave when he was 16 -- playing Jazz-fusion with Dave Fowler and Gary Borge (two fine St. Louis musicians), and he played beautifully -- using space and color so effectively . . . well beyond his years. Loved his playing with the GRP Orchestra! His work with Chick Corea was also fantastic, more notably when he went back for a reunion to play in a small-group acoustic setting. Fast forward to the present: Dave continues to play amazing, especially in a big band context, as seen here. A musical giant, no less!
Congratulations Dave!
Dave é o melhor! Um grande abraço do Brasil!
I can't wait to see a show, bring it to Detroit please!!!
Dave Weckl, the only percussionist that can make playing with a big band look relaxing and easy.
..............Sounds great Dave!!!!!! Thank you!
This is great! Would love to see this live.
My favorite drummer!
I still find myself going back to the grp big band recordings, Dave's been a massive inspiration since I was intruduced to him by my drum instructor back in 99. A true giant sounding as good as ever.
Wow, love this. Would be great if the drum charts could available for purchase :) :) :)
Sounds friggin amazing! Swinging big band!
Great orchestra best of luck to you all.
Awesome! Nice to see the 24 up there too :)
Fantastic big band dear Dave!👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🎶🎶🎶
Dave you keep getting better & better, always playing the right notes!!!!
In the nineties I was a teenager, I had a poster of Dave (a big advert for Yamaha) in my room. Having the chance to see you playing in France at that time with Mike Stern did change my life. You remain my legend!
same here, I had a great black poster of him playing a black kit
Band are great! Dave is as good a big band drummer I've heard in the modern era. He doesn't play across anyone and brings joy to the music., Swings like hell too!
My son and I went to the live concert. What a band.
It's all coming up amazing, keep up with this project!
Oh man, Dave. More and more of that is going to be so sweet. Just sweet, sweet swinging.
He can play anything, incredible drummer!
Hope there's an album from this group. Awesome!
Best complete drummer ever nice to see you man stay in the game
great stuff mr dave, band is sounding so good
sounds great...really great to hear how the Evos/Legacy's fit in an acoustic room sound....they're quick...but the glassiness is really mellowed out. Just perfect.
Come play in Seattle please :)
Guy could literally play this style in his sleep - one of the cleanest, no wasted effort drummers that's ever been
This is fantastic, so happy to see you leading a big band, Dave! The band sounds great, Dave sounds fantastic and the spirit of Buddy Rich is there smiling! I'd watch hours of this, especially that view from behind your shoulder where you can really see what he's playing. Dave, I'd love to see a video (or 100) of just that angle?
Nice to hear you in a big band setting. You seem to be having fun !
BRAVO Dave and Orchestra!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥
Ey! "you gotta try" from the buddy rich band at 3:46. Classic
i love his new style and sound....that was awesome rehearsal
Good stuff Dave, thanks for sharing, drums sound killer.
Tower of Inspiration !!!
going home...
Weckl playing straight ahead jazz
amazing
Nice ! Already sounding great Dave and gang ! Killer !
Great Dave!
YES Dave!
DW knows every beat, every space between said beats, every dynamic, every...
Super!!!! Thanks!!! Bravo!!!
Monteiro-pb Brasil. Perfeito
That's amazing. Can't wait for an album to come out with this Band.
YEAH!!!
Great job as usual Dave!
superb Dave as always
SOUNDS AWESOME!!!!!!
That Big Band re-arrangement of Tower of Inspiration is out of this planet! 👏🏾
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