Jo Jones, a magician on drums, in Caravan
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- Jo Jones is one of the greatest drummer in the history of Jazz. Most inventive, he frequently improvises the most unpredictable and bold breaks with an impressive rythmic energy. This example of his drum solo shows his amazing and unique variety.
The extraordinary solo of Jo Jones, a magician on drums, ends in a blaze of spectacular glory the film "l'Aventure du Jazz." This film will be showed again in France in 2012 by its director Louis Panassié to commemorate the centenary of Hugues Panassié's birth in 1912 and also the foundation of the "Hot Club de France " 80 years ago with the collaboration of Charles Delaunay and Pierre Nourry.
A showing is already expected in December 2012 in Paris by the current Hot Club president François Desbrosses. More showings are being organized in several french towns.
Soon you will see "l'Aventure du Jazz" in Lattes (near Montpellier ) on Friday, March 9 in the Jacques Coeur theater.
Bonjour: you will find more information about this film on my website
sites.google.com/site/louispan... and also others subjects i have tackled in my long and adventurous life which started in 1956 with the first African tour on a Harley Davidson.
As you may understand, I have lived and filmed rare and most unforgettable historical moments.
Please contact me by mail cinevideolouis.panassie@gmail.com
So long. Louis Panassié.
« Jo Jones est un des plus grands batteurs dans l'histoire du jazz. Très inventif, il improvise fréquemment les breaks les plus imprévisibles, les plus audacieux d'un tonus rythmique impressionnant. Ses solos de batterie sont d'une richesse, d'une variété uniques ». Hugues Panassié.
L'extraordinaire solo de ce magicien de la batterie qu'est Jo Jones termine en apothéose et de façon spectaculaire le montage de « L'Aventure du Jazz ». Ce film sera à nouveau projeté en France en 2012 par son réalisateur Louis Panassié. A l'occasion de la commémoration du centième anniversaire de la naissance d'Hugues Panassié en 1912 et également de la fondation, en collaboration avec Charles Delaunay et Pierre Nourry, du Hot-Club de France il y a 80 ans.
Une projection est notamment prévue par son actuel Président, François Desbrosses, à Paris en décembre 2012.
D'autres séances sont actuellement en cours d'organisation en diverses villes de France.
On pourra voir « L'Aventure du Jazz » tout d'abord à Lattes (dans la banlieue de Montpellier) le vendredi 9 mars à 20h.30 au Théâtre « Jacques Cœur ».
Bonjour, vous trouverez plus d'informations sur mes reportages sur mon site sites.google.com/site/louispan... et aussi sur d'autres thématiques que j'ai abordées durant ma longue vie d'aventurier-reporter qui commença en 1956 par le premier tour de L'Afrique en Harley-Davidson.
Comme vous l'aurez compris, j'ai vécu et filmé des moments historiques, rares mais surtout inoubliables. N'hésiter pas à me contacter par mail à cinevideolouis.panassie@gmail.com.
A très bientôt. Louis Panassié. - เพลง
I now LOVE this dude. Hated him when I was a teenager. ONLY because I was an aspiring FUNK drummer and Hip-Hop artist and my drum instructor at the time idolized Jo Jones. "This is REAL drumming", he would say and just shit on any other styles! So I refused to listen to Jo Jones. I now regret doing so!!! LOL
Hakim Muhammad this is why we learn from our mistakes and grow stronger
I have a similar story. I had a teacher back in high-school that found out I was a big fan of older music. He kept a giant book of Bob Dylan lyrics on his desk and always urged me to listen. I argued that Dylan killed folk and the Beatles killed jazz so I wasn't interested. Now as an adult I have become a HUGE Bob Dylan fan.
Dylan was a poet. If Jo sticks can talk. This is Poetry
There’s much to be said for classic funk drumming (hip hop I can live without.
Anyway, glad your ears came to jazz.
Your teacher was a fool, some great innovation in those genres. Im not surprised your feelings towards an arrogant individual can be transferred onto the artist they like. For me this happened when a snobbish guitarist would rave about Phish and Derek Trucks Band. I can see they are good but I just never want to listen to them.
His smile is like a 3rd stick
Like a 7A stick
@Ramon Ggg how?
Le Afar he was talking about himself.
get this stiks
LMBO (a 3rd stick)!
😝 😂 🎹 🎵
Love how he always seems like he's having a blast while playing.
I have no doubt, J.J is having a blast...
Valéria Carneiro if you aren't having a blast while you are playing you must still be learning or trying...✌️
Valéria Carneiro, it would be fun wouldnt it
What i aspire to
Beat
When you love what you do it looks like this.
Candia Bass I love drumming but smiling like that is difficult to do when you’re thrashing like he is 😂
@@tikclips225 I guess take ok on a more appreciative attitude. It also seemed he didnt care too much things slighy went of amd in that relaxedness pick up the pace for the next thing
fun
10000% Agree!!!!
Word
I actually played a gig with him in 1967. I was very young, but I realized that I was on the bandstand with greatness.
wowwww thats sick!!!
wow, 67' lots of jazz greats in their prime.. you must have seen some amazing..
Bro that’s epic
Wow. Can you tell us more about that gig? What did you play? On what instrument? Who else was there?
His energy is so magnetic here. He's obviously very skilled, but in this moment, it doesn't feel like he's showing off his skills. Instead he's showing off the versatility of the instrument itself. We get to experience _his_ appreciation for music.
Or is it just me?
No, that's a great read
He's coaxing so many different sounds out of the instrument. Not a bad read at all.
Definitely not just you, he looks like he's having so much fun!
Very well put! Thank you
He makes drumming look like the funnest thing in the world
Because to him it is
It is
SLAP
Smiley It literally is 😹 I’m not even a good drummer at all and it is FUN
it is you dickhead. try dancing to an only guitar song
That vibe they slip into at 3:25 is simply the holy grail.
Aaron Smyth afro-Cuban
That's Caravan
When you watch this in Japan his hands are blurred out.
Prashant Gnawali why?
Because they look phallic?
Fresh_Content he’s literally fucking those drums, wdym why
Loool
Hahaha good one.
Perfect touch, perfect musicality, perfect technique, perfect stick control, perfect creativity...JUST PERFECT DRUMMING FROM A PERFECT DRUMMER
Steeltowner There is no perfect drumming...stop being a putz
Shawn 'SSDirk' Schultz
Except that which seems perfect in the moment
Cheers Shawn!
@@ssdirk You re right. But he s a Perfect example of how to do it right. I d give him a 9.5 out of 10. The man could play.
@@ssdirk yws there is a perfect drumming. When you playing isn't interfered by your mind but flows directly from your soul and at the samw time your in the flow of it and you feel it and ylu know it. That's perfect drumming. It applies to any music instrument: guitar, piano whatsoever. When it flows naturally out of your soul and it moves you to express it, what then comes out is perfect even if its technically not perfect but perfect in its expression. I wish that any devoted musician once experiences this because there's no better feeling when you feel one and united with your instrument. Papa Joe surely is in the flow here. His facial expression speaks books about it. Outstanding drummer. In the league of the bests of the best.
all gone
Target has never seen a more talented employee,
Adam S too funny!
I was thinking the same thing
Fun fact…
Do NOT where a red shirt to Targét on Black Friday!!!
I made that mistake.
Not once but TWICE!!!
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@@inka0268 I can only imagine the amount shit customers and employees accidentally gave you that night 😭😂
The last few moments of this video are magical… he’s almost experiencing a musical rapture! Papa Jo may not have had the raw technical skill of Buddy Rich and the like but between his musicality, innovation and his sheer love for the drums he’s one of the very best to play the kit. It’s a privilege for me to share the instrument with him.
He's in heaven and giving us a heavenly performance!
Sir are you related to Hughes? Preston my father spoke highly of him.His book was around so many times I read it
Heaven? I'm sure he is in a better place .
I am 70 years old and have been drumming since I was 12. This man has always been my ideal. So much sound out of such a small set. Ginger Baker said it best, most of today's rock drummers are bashers not drummers. This was a drummer.
Thank you sir!!!!👏👏👏👏👏✊👍
PAPA JO JONES: Flawless, Effortless... That drum sound is timeless... Thank you so much, PAPA!!! 👍🏼🥁♥️
You are today, Internet friends, 4.000.201 having already seen the video of Jo JONES in his version of "CARAVAN".
@@Panassie19 ... and thank you very much sir! For sharing Papa's gem ... It's an honour for all drummers. 🙏🏼
You are spot on my friend.
@@SuperMikado282 Dear friend... Thanks a lot!
This drummer is great .. th-cam.com/video/9tTyTc6FjjU/w-d-xo.html
Jo was THE archetype for modern big band drumming. As part of Basie's first rhythm section, they redefined swing and made an entire nation get up and dance. Buddy Rich always cited him as a main influence and referred to him as the slickest drummer who ever lived. Wish we had more footage of the drumset's founding fathers..
How on earth can someone give this a thumbs down?
No taste, no life, no soul. Just dead inside.
Wrong grip? 😁
Probably snobby drummers
Jealousy.
His facial expressions reflect his joy of showing his skills.
this man is expressing himself at the highest levels of the art
I DON'T BELIEVE I EVER SAW A DRUMMER HAVE SO MUCH FUN , WHILE PLAYING HIS SET OF DRUMS ALL THE WHILE SWITCHING BACK AND FORTH FROM THE MATCHED GRIP TO THE CONVENTIONAL GRIP !!!! SIMPLY AMAZINGLY ENTERTAINING !!!!!!!!!
he do be vibin tho
Billy Higgins
tony williams was good at this also
Purdie
Thank you for your comment. We recorded the sound with a Nagra IV. As for the picture I used up to 3 movie cameras Arriflex 16 mm BL.
He taught my dad to play drums in 1940-41. Jo used to come to the house to visit when I was a young teenager. Great guy....
SERIOUSLY...…‽‽
The most powerful Jojo
Second most***
No one can beat Jojo Siwa 😤😤
im not laughing
@@leaf5591 I am 😈
He and Jimi Hendrix had a jam session once, it doesn’t exist because the tape spontaneously combusted.
Damn what a shame
I bet
Lemmy sat in on the session as well. It was recorded back when he was a "roadie" on the Hendrix crew
@Mel Phillips
It's a well known fact that Lemmy was a roadie for Hendrix.
😂
Amazed he never drops his sticks. As loose and relaxed and you will ever see.
So jazzy even his snare drum skin turned black.
Thats racist... but real
🤣😂🤣
That's not racist... and it's real.
@@jonathancastro8487 Doesnt look racist to me, all the best jazz musicians back then were black. Thats a compliment!
@@ericoschmitt Agreed.
@@ericoschmitt It is a compliment, but still a rasist one.
This exceptional footage would have never seen the light of day without my father Hugues Panassié (1912 - 1974).
In 1930 at 18, he discovered Jazz, met Louis Armstrong and plethora of other musicians whom he became friends with. A passion was born.
th-cam.com/video/PgUe58F82sM/w-d-xo.html
Founder of HOT CLUB DE FRANCE, he dedicated his life to it. Forty years later he directed from Montauban, the shooting schedule for my film "L'AVENTURE DU JAZZ". I was IN CHARGE of the cameras .... and of all the pre - shooting meetings that were never filmed live !!!
Hugues Panassié liked to tell his passion and share it. Today I have become A RELAY , magnificently helped by the immense talent of Jo Jones.
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugues_Panassi%C3%A9
You are today, Internet friends, 4.479.331 having already seen the video of Jo JONES in his version of "CARAVAN".
With all the honestly, Sir, you are a genius!
Louis Panassie your father instigated one of the best sessions with Milton ‘Mez’ Mezzrow, Tommy Ladnier and Sidney Bechet, and Teddy Bunn on guitar.
i met hank crawford in tuskaloosa, alabama when i was 15 years old
Wow, great to hear that!
Thank you for posting
Is it possible to learn such power? Man this guy is truly a legend
We all should experience feeling like this about something... this intense. Wow.
the average person can feel this way by having sex
@@scumshine2351 he meant something productive...
@@nikelodeon6852 Well sex definitely produces something, accidentally a lot of times but it does
I agree, you can tell he is having the time of his life everytime he plays the drums
RESPECT!
I started to play drums about a week ago and it's really hard, but watching this doesn't make me want to give up, his happiness is so contagious and he is mesmerizing to watch. I want to get to the level where I enjoy playing as much as he does
How are you doing today, with drums i mean
Keep going
If Mr.Jones playing gives you those feelings, I hope you haven’t forgotten to PLAY your drums. Feel that simple rhythm and play.
5 new drum shells and 12 new tuning locks but still the same old drum head …ha ha …brilliant and all done with such a fantastic smile 😀
This man’s smile makes me so damn happy :)
Man I love that Cross stick snare off swing he does at around 2:50. Masterful drum solo. Bravo.
How the hell are some people going to “dislike” this performance is beyond me 🤦🏻♂️. This man is a genius and his smile is contagious!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥. This is what pure joy looks like
They probably just don't like drums. Otherwise they would know everybody has their own style and something different and unique musically to offer and there is nothing to 👎.
Jealousy probably
this is my first cousin i have seen him play his fingers
was gonna post the same here. How can you dislike this?
Man! His movement around drumset is so velvety smooth and graceful.
the flow he has around the kit is astounding
I could watch this man beat his drums for hours and hours. amazing talent, feels so good watching this magician on drums
I just love how the music is engrained into his soul
There can only be one ! Jo Jones the ultimate showman , complete with that matching smile playing over his genius lightning speed drumnastic style ......makes it all look so easy .
I can't upvote this enough. Not often you see a great drum solo that makes you laugh as well.
The MOST joyful musician EVER!
Jo Jones est l un des plus grands batteurs de l histoire du jazz. Quelle facilité il dégage alors qu il joue de l un des instruments les plus difficiles. J balon
So very musical and creative! Beautiful spontaneous flow of ideas! One of the greatest of all time!
Oh my gosh, the organ sound works so well for Caravan
One of my favorite drummers, but I don't think I've ever heard him play a lengthy drum solo. Every bit as tasteful, colorful, and melodic as one would expect! This is so much better than all the hyper-virtuosic stuff all over TH-cam. This is true musicianship!
God bless Jo Jones. Such beautiful player, and a huge influence to this day.
He looks so happy! It makes me happy too.
i cant stop watching this
I had to check up on this myself but this drummer here is papa jo jones just so everyone knows, not philly jo jones. They are very commonly confused and even coincedently died within days of each other which is crazy but both were great and influential drummers and should be distinct from one another.
Philly joe* not jo apologies
Harley Galeano howw this is a monster of the drum
I saw him when he was pushing 80. I was in awe just because he was among the Gods of his time.
1:32, That switch back to traditional grip was beautiful
I consider this guy thee most musical drummer that ever lived
Damn, I love seeing this kind of joy when someone truly talented, truly skilled, gets to display their art.
I love seeing Steph Curry play ball. I love seeing Daniel Day-Lewis act. I love seeing Freddie Mercury sing. I never knew about this guy until today, and I'm terrible at music, but wow. He's captivating. He's up in that level, at least to a totally untrained ear like mine.
Totally agree with this, his passion is contagious
Definitely great ear man it's innovation at it's highest level and when genius level potential is fulfilled can't miss it. all through life theirs greats but the genius is the innovator a true original. You nailed it obviously he's expressing himself 100% he's conversing and enjoying and entertaining his quintet with miles, trane ,red and Paul 😳 omg. Saw Jordan a bunch of times had to.... fllew to Chicago for playoffs once a year...but from Boston seeing birds Celtics that crowd stared like school kids over during the layup line , as if reduced to the local high school star scenario but in NBA in the garden with big 3. He moved different than anybody acceleration, explosion, nuance , and flexibility again innovation plus real key on top his ability to hold that ball like a toy only Otis Thorpe , chamberlain, rodman, some others obviously but big men! Giving greatest athlete on the court all the most elite skills then that added component. Magic obviously too it's outrageous advantage Phil Jackson loves to talk about in greatest conversation because kobe playing to his credit and genius developed his shot earlier , even with hand checking and era of 7 footers you couldn't stop from getting to the hoop and finishing. Michael a 6-6 guy who can pick up any hall of Fame point guard his era full court defensively was silly. Steph in another way absolutely silly how soft his touch and mechanics are to allow such range. undeniably greatest shooter of all time,Larry in big moments, Reggie too, ray Allen poetry in motion, glen rice what form I think Dale Ellis was best pure mechanics until Steph. Dale was machine. Steph is prodigious shooter. Klay Thompson too what a treat. Two of my favorite topic's sorry man 👌☺️ great observation and comment!!
Made me so happy to see his joy it put tears in my eyes
Guys blood pressure has to be a 1. Unbelievable. Most relaxed drummer at this talent level that I've ever seen.
The middle section is reminiscent of the 40s big bang era drummers...
Love it... he's outstanding and he looks as if he is truly enjoying playing
wow!!!
Dale lion
How can even just one person dislike this...sigh...he was for sure one of the best ever.
The prodigious feel and technique is enhanced to full integration by the joy this man plays with. Ladies and gentleman, this is what a museum of experience SOUNDS like...
He was the gentleman of jazz drumming. Always smiling and having a good time. Finesse. How can you not enjoy his performances with or without the solos?
Exactly! How can anybody not smile when they watch him play! I'm smiling now.
Without disputing his abilities, it seems that he might not have been a "gentleman":
"In addition to his artistry on the drums, Jones was known for his irascible, combative temperament. One famous instance of his irritable temper was in the spring of 1936, during a jam session at the Reno Club in Kansas City. A young Charlie Parker was attempting to play an improvised solo, but lost track of the chord changes; as a sign of contempt, Jones threw a cymbal from his drum kit onto the floor near Parker's feet to get him to leave the stage."
This dude is freaking awesome!! Love him playing and grinning ear to ear.
This is the kind of Drumming you play when your parents don’t tell you to be quiet as a kid
As much as I've seen videos of him when I was young, I only recently (in the last 10-15 years) truly appreciate his playing.
The way he drove the Basie band and his timing, unique accents was magical
I always love watching Marco Minneman laugh amd smile when he's playing-clearly after watching this awesome display I see where he gets that from-Papa Jo is a pure pleasure to watch-Love watching people who clearly "are" the music and love every second of playing it! Will be listening to more Papa Jo Jones!!
Definitely my tempo here!
Old school genius that never grows old.
Mind bending drumming. I have never seen anything like his style.
And what a lovely person! Just a joy to watch him play.
This chap is fantastic to watch. I can see the genuine happiness drumming brings him.
This performance never gets old.
I love the faces Jo makes when he plays. He's so happyy!
A 6 year old on a playground full of toys couldn’t have more fun that Jo Jones is havin here.
This man is the best drummer I’ve ever seen I wish I was like him such a good drummer
@Simon Donovan Jo jones is great at drums because he loves it. Buddy Rich loves drums because he’s great at it. I think overall Jo has so much more musical aspect to his drumming. His solos are so fun to listen to
Somebody let Terence Fletcher know we finally found his perfect drummer
This is the guy who threw the cymbal in the story fletcher tells
One minor problem... he's dead.
CYNow8824 he never threw a cymbal he just dropped it on the ground
@Mammas Pojke throwing is just horizontal dropping
Ian's Show Fletcher said that Jones threw the cymbal _at_ Bird.
This guy makes me rethink everything about what makes a good drum solo. He obviously has the technical abilities but chooses to make it more a performance. Unique, awesome drummer!
He's talking to us and his face is part of the conversation.
How this happy Legend has dislikes!Papa Jo Jones is one of the greatest drummers ever lived!
Quite possibly the coolest drummer to ever live....
OMG, He makes it look effortless!🔥
A lot of drum solos can be too long and boring but not this one. Really entertaining and he's loving every minute of it. Papa Jo Jones is a legend in jazz drumming and we can see why!
I hope that drum set is 18...
If not then it got 18 years worth in 4min 11 seconds.
I see what you did there ;) clever, clever.
HAHA SO ORIGINAL DID YOU COME UP WITH THAT YOURSELF????????????????
I smiled bcuz already understood what you meanr😄😄 had to give that comment a like🤘🏾
I dont get it
Crazy....very, very cool...thanks for the fantastic video.
2 secondes c'est le temps qu'il faut pour avoir le sourire quand on écoute Jo Jones jouer dans cette vidéo!
One of my favorite tunes! Fabulous drummer!!!
2:14 my favourite part
Aaaah !! He's having so much fun ! Great work.
I'm very impressed how you can hear all the notes he plays at every nuance at every dynamic level. This proves you don't necessarily need 1 mic/drum. Even with very minimal miking & specific miking positions that you can still get a clean & clear sound as if the drumkit had 1 mic/drum provided you have the right mics.
What an example of love for the instrument and the music he played. A smile of pure inspiration. Thanks for the memories, JJ.
GOD,This guy sure can do anything with the drums
Absolutely brilliant & amazing.
From a 70yo Aussie fan.
A true legend! They just don't come any better....
I love the joy in his style! Such freedom.
i remember playing Caravan in jr high '76 heard many versions but this one is delightful Thank You for posting
Wow! Awesome! Legendary!
Never a smiling happier, having a good-time, drummer.
drummers always look so happy whenever they play solos and it makes me happy
Just watch his left hand index and middle fingers. What a master of his craft. Effortless.
Wonderful, historic.
Love this!!
Look at the legendary smile on his face. Awesome...
Oh Man, that lifted my soul!