This is one Wise, Godly, Humble and loving Man. What a joy it is listening to him talk about his life. I'm really thankful that I grew up in the late 60's, 70's and 1980's. Wow, We really got to grow up listening to all this great new and fresh music as it was being written and produced!! The radio was filled with everything from every genre back then.
A national treasure. The man has first hand experience during the jazz scene to the funk scene transitional period . God bless this man. A very articulate and humble man indeed.
Dom, what a wonderful interview with King James Gadson. Whenever I hear Use Me by Bill Withers which features Mr. Gadson on the traps, I say to myself, man you have to sit down and learn that beat pattern, because it's so cool and more importantly, it's very original, and syncopated, that it's not just a drum pattern that one can easily learn because it is a complex pattern, especially the way he uses his kick drum pattern along with the hi-hat accents, is just mind blowing. Of course he's played on many more songs with many different artists, but the Use Me drum pattern is the one that stands out the most to me, because it's so original and super interesting, and catchy. Also, one can tell that he's very spiritual and humble, and that to me is a lovely and beautiful thing. May God bless Mr. James Gadson, and you as well, Dom.
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I love this dude - not only a fantastic drummer/musician but one fine human being...
This is one Wise, Godly, Humble and loving Man. What a joy it is listening to him talk about his life. I'm really thankful that I grew up in the late 60's, 70's and 1980's. Wow, We really got to grow up listening to all this great new and fresh music as it was being written and produced!! The radio was filled with everything from every genre back then.
A national treasure. The man has first hand experience during the jazz scene to the funk scene transitional period . God bless this man. A very articulate and humble man indeed.
My big sister had that live Bill Withers album..with Gadson on drums.. CLASSIC!!
Dom, what a wonderful interview with King James Gadson. Whenever I hear Use Me by Bill Withers which features Mr. Gadson on the traps, I say to myself, man you have to sit down and learn that beat pattern, because it's so cool and more importantly, it's very original, and syncopated, that it's not just a drum pattern that one can easily learn because it is a complex pattern, especially the way he uses his kick drum pattern along with the hi-hat accents, is just mind blowing. Of course he's played on many more songs with many different artists, but the Use Me drum pattern is the one that stands out the most to me, because it's so original and super interesting, and catchy. Also, one can tell that he's very spiritual and humble, and that to me is a lovely and beautiful thing. May God bless Mr. James Gadson, and you as well, Dom.
absolutely LOVE this man..and his groove! I had the pleasure of meeting him in person las NAMM show.. what a privilege
Such a sweet talented man
Blessings James!!!
Two great quotes...
"The one is this [ ] big..."
and when asked where it all came from:
"It had to be the Grace of God..."
King James Class Act !!
Two great videos. Time well spent watching them.
Sweet man, crazy, tight funky pocket, original! Thanks Dom and James!!
love James Gadson!!!!
I'm so inspired by Mr Gadson!
So humble, and yet he is going to be remembered for a century or more for his feel for the art of the beat
Thank you! I love James Gadson playing.
This is a great and humble man! Thank God for men like him! And thank Dom for doing these great interviews. Blessings to all!
Gotta love everything about Gadson
Great Human! Cool ass drummer......
Modern Drummer recently covered James Gadson. Prompted me to search and found this. (podcast #106)