Couldn't agree more, for me, he is the best to have ever played drums. We all know how good buddy was, there's some amazing drummers out there. None of them come close to Dave weckle. He has everything.
For me he's the best player I've ever heard. I like a lot of drummers but Dave has always had a special something. Precision, fluidity, touch, creativity and feel on an always perfectly tuned kit. The Washington on my Mount Rushmore.
It's a great time to be alive where one can access thess wonderful performances with such ease. I'm greatly thankful for these musicians for sharing their gift with us.
His sticking is just flawless and beautiful. Even during lighting fast rolls the power blends perfectly with smoothness. It's just unreal how much control he has, no matter what he comes up with.
THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is drumming at its FINEST. Mr. Weckl has cemented himself as a GOAT for a long while for me, and this just adds to that by impossible margin... Wish he can play on forever lol
I know Dave wouldn't agree with this, but he'd give the great Buddy Rich a run for his money. Two absolutely flawless drummers side by side would be like Tyson vs Ali. Two legends. This was so effing beautiful to watch.
My son and I were there. Loved to see Dave adding local high school students to play with this group. This band was terrific and Dave is a tremendous leader.
I’ve known Dave from his Connecticut days and then early Chick days. This is the most musical , tastiest solo he’s ever played . True genius of a musician , Buddy would be proud of him. This was so musical I will listen to it many more times. TY for posting.
Decades of Being The Ultimate Artist... Now The Leader... Always The Master... Forever The Maestro... DW is Planet-Class... the Epitome of the Art of Drumming... [& Big Kudoz to the AMAZING Band, Of Course!]
I heard a tape of Dave when he was 13 playing "live" with a big band. He swung the band (well beyond his years) like a seasoned veteran big band drummer. Fast forward to the present day and Dave still continues to amaze me. This performance blew me away!
Absolutely incredible stuff! I’ve been following Dave for the last 30 years and he never disappointed me in any way…incredibile sound and playing. He’s a true musician and a genius. I need some time off after watching this…
Absolutely FANTASTIC Dave!!!!!......I could see a "Dave Weckl/STL Big Band Playalong Package" as another Dave W. future business drumming/musical venture!!!!.......Everything YOU have put out since your "1987 Contemporary +One" is always TOP NOTCH material to have!!!........Thanks again Dave-Todd Walker
Simple perfection. Big Band sound brings out the best of any musician, especially the drums…and you didn’t disappoint. Buddy would be (and is) very proud !!
Dave, that solo was beautiful! And hearing you play "Apples" brought back great memories of Buddy. Thank you for all the outstanding music! What a great band... Congratulations! :)
Und dieser fantastischen Big Band gebührt wirklich ebenfalls der aller größte Respekt. Diese Harmonie auch mit den Einstiegen nach den Drum Solos .... Einfach perfekt. 1000 Dank für diese Musikalität. Chapeau 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 😊
Dave is the kind of guy that shows that more is not better. He can punish the traps of a large set or a small set and leave everyone else in the dust. I remember watching his instructional videos back in the 80s. The man can groove!! Not just speed like many other drummers...he has finesse and creativity. Speed is purely secondary, in my humble estimation.
My love and respect for Dave Weckl grows and grows over the years. His careful touch and absolute command are unmatched. He can literally play anything...he just doesn't.
Man, Dave is the greatest big band drummer I think I've ever heard. Nobody can concieve of playing orchestrated rhythmic kicks like Dave. And great band! The soloists were top notch! Take it on the road Dave. So much better than hearing all of these synth patches trying to sound like horns.
Undoubtly highly skilled drumming performance by Dave following the beauty generated from the accents dynamics and well tempered sudden attack applied to the set.
Best solo I’ve ever seen so far in my life. And I’ve seen hundreds if not thousands. Neil is still my favorite, but this is pure treasure and inspiration.
Nov 11 2023 was a busy night for shows in the STL area. There was this gig, Joe Bonamassa playing the Fox, and Jerry Seinfeld & Jim Gaffigan playing Enterprise Center. I already had tix to Seinfeld when Dave’s gig was announced, so I couldn’t make it… Looks awesome so I’ll def catch it next time.
just one of countless TH-cam channel subscribers here, Dave. ...Just wanted to say Thank You, and tell you how appreciated it is when you grant us the experience of seeing and hearing you create. I don't think you are capable of producing a drum solo that is anything less than Master-Class worthy, but this one in particular also seemed, to me, to also be one of your most *musical.... meaning there were an abundance of places where it seemed the drums were singing, not just executing chops. ..hope that makes sense.
Outstanding change from combo bands Dave. Love the adlib dynamic solo format. Form and creative mix is awe inspiring. My dad was a jazz trumpet player in CT., and when I started the drums at 12, he took me to see Buddy. He was for sure the driving force at that time. Now, it's you! This is a special gift to the world of music for you to survive the big band entity. I'm truly grateful. Rock on! Glenn. (civalidrums on you tube).
That was a treat Mr. Weckl. Mad drum solo plus an excellent chart that you guys ran down like M-Fkers. The ensemble parts were on the money. Very nice! Thanks for all the music you've given us thru the years. I imagine with a little practice you might become a pretty good drummer 😉
Dave's drumming is a great example of perfect taste, flawless technique and pure musicianship! You never get tired listening to the Master!
I agree Dave is just all heart and soul!!!!👍👍👍 Great work!! This guy did his homework!! And then some!!!😁👍👍
Couldn't agree more, for me, he is the best to have ever played drums. We all know how good buddy was, there's some amazing drummers out there. None of them come close to Dave weckle. He has everything.
Да,он настоящий Маэстро!
For me he's the best player I've ever heard. I like a lot of drummers but Dave has always had a special something. Precision, fluidity, touch, creativity and feel on an always perfectly tuned kit. The Washington on my Mount Rushmore.
😊😊😊😊😊dave weckl the greatest drummer i ever heard
It's a great time to be alive where one can access thess wonderful performances with such ease. I'm greatly thankful for these musicians for sharing their gift with us.
I love that I’ve seen dozens of solos by Dave and this one is completely unique and unlike any other.
Dave Weckle's in a universe of his own. Unreal dynamics and control at every level. Plus pure music. Gives that Rich fellow a run for his money.
His dynamics on the instrument are superb! A real master of the art form of drumming.
His sticking is just flawless and beautiful. Even during lighting fast rolls the power blends perfectly with smoothness. It's just unreal how much control he has, no matter what he comes up with.
Other worldly technique, flowing musicality! What more can be said other than thank you, Dave Weckl!
The way that he draws a musical Drum Solo is delicate and powerful 🔥🥁
THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is drumming at its FINEST. Mr. Weckl has cemented himself as a GOAT for a long while for me, and this just adds to that by impossible margin... Wish he can play on forever lol
I know Dave wouldn't agree with this, but he'd give the great Buddy Rich a run for his money. Two absolutely flawless drummers side by side would be like Tyson vs Ali. Two legends. This was so effing beautiful to watch.
WOW 🎉!!!
That man is the truth I went to his clinic October 9th here flawless drumming & grooving & this solo is very unique to Mr Dave Weckyl 💯🎼🥁
My son and I were there. Loved to see Dave adding local high school students to play with this group. This band was terrific and Dave is a tremendous leader.
I cry every time I watch you. You are the greatest.
Absolute state of the art.
Dave is the best drummer, musician and engineer in the world.
He is the best drummer to have ever played in my opinion.
Nothing short of spectacular! Bravo, sir, bravo!
I’ve known Dave from his Connecticut days and then early Chick days. This is the most musical , tastiest solo he’s ever played . True genius of a musician , Buddy would be proud of him. This was so musical I will listen to it many more times. TY for posting.
Decades of Being The Ultimate Artist... Now The Leader... Always The Master... Forever The Maestro...
DW is Planet-Class... the Epitome of the Art of Drumming...
[& Big Kudoz to the AMAZING Band, Of Course!]
So called the new Buddy Rich of the 21st century!Great 👍👍👍👍👍 Dave Weckl drum master
Been a fan of Mr. Weckl since the Live Wire album back in the 90’s. His independence and flow around the kit is highly unmatched
beautiful ... i love chokin´ the cymbals at the end !!!!! brilliant
I heard a tape of Dave when he was 13 playing "live" with a big band. He swung the band (well beyond his years) like a seasoned veteran big band drummer. Fast forward to the present day and Dave still continues to amaze me. This performance blew me away!
Absolutely incredible stuff! I’ve been following Dave for the last 30 years and he never disappointed me in any way…incredibile sound and playing. He’s a true musician and a genius. I need some time off after watching this…
Absolutely FANTASTIC Dave!!!!!......I could see a "Dave Weckl/STL Big Band Playalong Package" as another Dave W. future business drumming/musical venture!!!!.......Everything YOU have put out since your "1987 Contemporary +One" is always TOP NOTCH material to have!!!........Thanks again Dave-Todd Walker
Applause!! - Here we are watching and listening to an innovator, taking drumming to another level in the context of a big band.
That solo is a culmination not simply a drum solo HE IS LETTING IT FLY IMHO. NEVER ARRIVE please😀😀
Simple perfection. Big Band sound brings out the best of any musician, especially the drums…and you didn’t disappoint. Buddy would be (and is) very proud !!
Spectacular. The phrasing with the band is UNREAL. Beautiful solo, too. The drum sound, ideas, musicality, touch & phrasing…my god.
Dave, that solo was beautiful! And hearing you play "Apples" brought back great memories of Buddy. Thank you for all the outstanding music! What a great band... Congratulations! :)
No one plays so musically and cleanly. Dave you are the best.
Thanks Dave and orchestra. A real master at work and play. JCITWTL
Whoa , Dave never ceases to amaze me , the best I’ve ever heard on a drum kit. MAESTRO ! BRAVO 👏
Und dieser fantastischen Big Band gebührt wirklich ebenfalls der aller größte Respekt. Diese Harmonie auch mit den Einstiegen nach den Drum Solos .... Einfach perfekt. 1000 Dank für diese Musikalität. Chapeau 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 😊
Dave is the kind of guy that shows that more is not better. He can punish the traps of a large set or a small set and leave everyone else in the dust. I remember watching his instructional videos back in the 80s. The man can groove!! Not just speed like many other drummers...he has finesse and creativity. Speed is purely secondary, in my humble estimation.
I can see myself in the crowd haha!
Best concert I've ever went to, bless you dave 🙏
Marvelous!
At the top of your game.
Magnifico!
Holy God, This Is amazing. Dave Weckl is my Buddy Rich.
My love and respect for Dave Weckl grows and grows over the years. His careful touch and absolute command are unmatched. He can literally play anything...he just doesn't.
Dave....Drumming World everything in Him!!! Greatest in the World!!!!
Man, Dave is the greatest big band drummer I think I've ever heard. Nobody can concieve of playing orchestrated rhythmic kicks like Dave. And great band! The soloists were top notch! Take it on the road Dave. So much better than hearing all of these synth patches trying to sound like horns.
Butch Miles (the first white drummer to play with Basie) was the best big band drummer I've ever known.
Amazing as always. Dave just sounds better and better all the time. One of the greatest of all time.
Cada vez que El Maestro hace un solo se convierte en una nueva obra de arte para la posteridad !!!
Absolutely blown away! ❤
Buddy Rich would so love this!!! Dave is the best.
Melts my face off every single time.
Exceptional sound from Dave on the kit. The bass drum and toms are sounding huge. Awesome playing.
와우. ❤❤
Undoubtly highly skilled drumming performance by Dave following the beauty generated from the accents dynamics and well tempered sudden attack applied to the set.
Greetings from Earth to Planet Weckl you are just from another place man!! INCREDIBLE!! New Album Planet Weckl
Incredible... amazing... i miss words... contrats Dave !
Dave Weckl is a GREAT drummer! I think Buddy Rich is looking down and smiling.
MMGA - Make Music Great Again. Vote Dave Weckl for President in 2024 !!!!!!!!
Simply amazing! Great stuff!
Um Jedi! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Lenda viva!!!!
And this folks is the greatest drummer of all time. Legend. King. GOAT.
que som fantástico dessa bateria... e nas mãos do grande mestre Dave Weckl ficou ainda melhor... Top!!! Show!!! Tks!!
Best solo I’ve ever seen so far in my life. And I’ve seen hundreds if not thousands. Neil is still my favorite, but this is pure treasure and inspiration.
Absofckinglutely Killin Always & Forevahhhh!!!👊🔥❤️💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Stunning musician in finesse and showmanship.
simply incredible
Absolutely fantastic. More please Dave.😊
Genius, Dave is my best drummer ever👌
I've never seen Dave swing like this! Awesome!!
Always better with the years- Tu es l'excellence Dave - Hi by France!
10 out of 10 as per usual Mr. Weckl.
Ein Gott am Schlagzeug. Chapeau 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 😊
Amazing dave weckl like Buddy rich !
Well wasnt this just the greatest thing I have ever watched
thanks a lot mr. dave im so enjoyd
Dave mai banale, sei come il buon vino ....... sublime ❤
Amazing. Your hands are unbelievable.
Wow..... that was incredible! Beautiful playing in the solo... and also... in the tune! Wow!
Always the best and never disappointed with my favorite drummer and his great bands he creates
WHAT A FRIGGEN INSPIRATION!!! A TRUE TECHNITION!!! LOVE YOU MAAAAAAN!
Pure joy to my ears and eyes!
😮 Dave was awesome here!! Nails it all!!
Amazing skills and so effortless , so so smooth!!!!!🤘🏻🥁
Nov 11 2023 was a busy night for shows in the STL area. There was this gig, Joe Bonamassa playing the Fox, and Jerry Seinfeld & Jim Gaffigan playing Enterprise Center. I already had tix to Seinfeld when Dave’s gig was announced, so I couldn’t make it… Looks awesome so I’ll def catch it next time.
Maestro...just pure mastery
just one of countless TH-cam channel subscribers here, Dave. ...Just wanted to say Thank You, and tell you how appreciated it is when you grant us the experience of seeing and hearing you create. I don't think you are capable of producing a drum solo that is anything less than Master-Class worthy, but this one in particular also seemed, to me, to also be one of your most *musical.... meaning there were an abundance of places where it seemed the drums were singing, not just executing chops. ..hope that makes sense.
OMG!! Speechless. 🙏🏻
A real treat! Thanks Dave & Band.. fantastic rendition of a swing classic! I love the Buddy Rich BB version(s) and this is just as good! 🥁
Amazing performance!
This insanely good, flawless perfection - awesome!!! 🙏🤩
Fantastic 😍
Always a great performance. Just thank you!
That flow and dynamics, I never tire of it, so awesome
Outstanding change from combo bands Dave. Love the adlib dynamic solo format. Form and creative mix is awe inspiring. My dad was a jazz trumpet player in CT., and when I started the drums at 12, he took me to see Buddy. He was for sure the driving force at that time. Now, it's you! This is a special gift to the world of music for you to survive the big band entity. I'm truly grateful. Rock on! Glenn. (civalidrums on you tube).
Incredible!!!
What a brilliant performance...both the band and especially Dave!
🔥🔥🔥 thank you Dave for your inspiration from 🇵🇦
Such a great experience hittin’ with you Dave! Looking forward to the next one!
Your cymbal work is superb. ❤
Thank you for the lenghty description. Us nerds like to get some of that precious info!
total perfection true Master of the drums ,the band so tight fantastic sound
Had a blast watching you play Dave! Concert was incredible, will definitely be there next time your in Stl!
Imprecionante master DAVID
That was a treat Mr. Weckl. Mad drum solo plus an excellent chart that you guys ran down like M-Fkers. The ensemble parts were on the money. Very nice! Thanks for all the music you've given us thru the years. I imagine with a little practice you might become a pretty good drummer 😉
Impresionante! Impecable