I think Steve's message is just play what's you feel and what is right for the music...don't worry about too much else. There are some guys that make me feel like selling all my gear...he makes me just want to play music.
It seem so many comments about drumming pertain to technique and speed, but this playing here is based upon his life experiences, listening to all that soul music as a child and knowing the history of the music and so much more. A lot of the things he plays are not even in the books but instead are in his soul and that is where it all comes from. Before all of this technique and speed nonsense their was the raw emotion of just playing without the intent of sounding like a mechanical robot as so many drummers now a day do. Groovin, playing slow, mid tempo as well as making mistakes are very natural musical elements. Rely on your own heartbeat and forget about the metronome sometimes. It is okay to breathe while you play. This video is a perfect example of that by one of the greatest drummers ever who can play anything and it sounds so good. Ultimately the technique (if you will) is his natural abilities just coming out in his playing. You can't teach this because it is him and it is original. So many drummers are concerned about sounding like someone else but neglect to develop sounding like themselves. As I was told by an alltime great drummer many years ago " if you are gonna spend 10 hours a day practicing your drums, then make sure you are practicing to develop and sound like yourself and that is how you distinguish yourself from the others" and I do agree. That is the best technique!!!
What's so interesting about Steve is that you can hear him playing some of the tightest, most controlled and technical grooves/licks, and then turn around and play the loosest, almost sloppy pocket without falling apart. Takes a hell of an ear and talent to do that.
+Herman Melville Yeah. So much space between his hits. Never heard anyone shuffle quite like him...reminds me of someone walking on a tightrope - bouncing and almost falling off but still staying on that rope. Although that space between the notes is consistent so it is very controlled. A unique pocket and a unique player indeed.
Aside from the timing, the consistency of the notes (i.e. the snare hits all sound the same) and the control of dynamics (the difference in volume between the various and individual instruments) are very important in the sum of the overall feel and groove. I've also noticed my favorite groove drummers hold no tension in their bodies. I feel most beginners and intermediates play with a lot of tension and mostly from the shoulders and elbows, and also hit the drums with too much velocity, choking the natural resonance of the drums. Most advanced drummers play without tension and mostly from the wrist and fingers and also have a looser/softer touch allowing the sticks to rebound naturally.
i discovered Steve on David Sanborn's Marcus Miller produced Upfront like 20 years ago and never forgot him since that day, he's too classy for words. Thanks for posting, peace out.
Solo's a personal representation of a given piece..keyword "personal"...and it did fit the song, if you listen he kept time with the bass. He played in front and behind the beat (jazz technique). Not sure how you've been playing drums or even if you play at all, but this guy is a drumming/drummers staple.
worth searching for-- Steve is on a couple of Steve Kahn records ( Eye Witness) also he's on one or two Don Pullen albums playing Jazz and he's on one of Scofields first albums, Electric Outlet-- find them, you won't be sorry you did- he's fantastic on them.
I think I will just go douse my in gasoline and light them on fire, Damm that man can play. That stick drop recovery was so smooth if you didn't see it happen you would have never known it did.
Genius. this is really an interesting jam, since I rarely see Mr J break out like this.. I've heard that metronomes and click tracks practice to Steve's time.
How in the hell are there 19 thumbs down on this? Impossible. Come on people, WAKE UP!! All 19 of you. Actually, don't wake up...ever. Stay asleep. LMAO!!
Il tient ses baguettes comme Charlie, il aime le jazz comme Charlie, c'est un minimaliste mais efficace comme Charlie Watts !!! Rien d'étonnant que Charlie lui ait donné son aval pour le remplacer avec les Stones ! 😊
How come it sounds like there are 2 or 3 drummers playing ?, not only that but a groove that is so in the pocket I could listen to himjust play the drum track all day long. He's as good as Purdy but he can also play ANY type of music, I've seen him with everybody from Herbie Hancock to Eric Clapton and a bunch of others he just plays exactly what's needed.The Irony is I'm a guitar player but one thing I KNOW is if you ever find a drummer this good take out a 2nd mortgage, sell your wife & kids :) whatever its takes, guys like him and a few others like Vinnie C, Jeff Pocaro(RIP),Steve Gadd etc. create a wall of sound and rhythm that enables to just play a few real tasty licks without the pressure of feeling you also have to fill in the weakness of the rhythm section. I'm sure you drummers can explain it a more technical way.Whatever, I'd sell my soul not to be able to play like Hendrix but be able play WITH a drummer this great.
izreor is obviously has no concept of what real musicians do when they express themselves in a solo. And i guess izreorreally has no creative concept if he missed the way S.J. played around the beat so nicely. And dropping a stick is somethines the nature of the beast. God bless you izreor, one day you will get.....hopefully!! :-)
Drummers who play the drums the way they’re supposed to be played: 1. John Bonham 2. Steve Gadd 3. Levon Helm 4. Ringo Starr 5. Steve Jordan 6. Ginger Baker 7. Steve Smith 8. Tony Williams 9. Elvin Jones 10. Dave Weckl 11. Clyde Stubblefield 12. Benny Greb 13. Danny Carey 14. Bernard Purdie 15. Gavin Harrison
Had to say I was a little disappointed when I saw that it was a guitar, instead of a bass. There's just something about piano, bass and drums that I love. But Steve really made up for it for me.
Great mostly, but that solo at the end was SO arbitrary, and didn't fit the music at all, and he even dropped the stick because he was too busy screwing the whole peice up
I think Steve's message is just play what's you feel and what is right for the music...don't worry about too much else. There are some guys that make me feel like selling all my gear...he makes me just want to play music.
so true
It seem so many comments about drumming pertain to technique and speed, but this playing here is based upon his life experiences, listening to all that soul music as a child and knowing the history of the music and so much more. A lot of the things he plays are not even in the books but instead are in his soul and that is where it all comes from.
Before all of this technique and speed nonsense their was the raw emotion of just playing without the intent of sounding like a mechanical robot as so many drummers now a day do. Groovin, playing slow, mid tempo as well as making mistakes are very natural musical elements.
Rely on your own heartbeat and forget about the metronome sometimes. It is okay to breathe while you play. This video is a perfect example of that by one of the greatest drummers ever who can play anything and it sounds so good.
Ultimately the technique (if you will) is his natural abilities just coming out in his playing. You can't teach this because it is him and it is original.
So many drummers are concerned about sounding like someone else but neglect to develop sounding like themselves.
As I was told by an alltime great drummer many years ago " if you are gonna spend 10 hours a day practicing your drums, then make sure you are practicing to develop and sound like yourself and that is how you distinguish yourself from the others" and I do agree. That is the best technique!!!
Can we just appreciate Danny Kortchmar's guitar playing too for a moment? He's smooth af
man I actually thought he was pretty weak....especially compared to how amazing of a groove Jordan laid down
Those chords at the end.
What's so interesting about Steve is that you can hear him playing some of the tightest, most controlled and technical grooves/licks, and then turn around and play the loosest, almost sloppy pocket without falling apart. Takes a hell of an ear and talent to do that.
+Herman Melville Yeah. So much space between his hits. Never heard anyone shuffle quite like him...reminds me of someone walking on a tightrope - bouncing and almost falling off but still staying on that rope. Although that space between the notes is consistent so it is very controlled. A unique pocket and a unique player indeed.
Aside from the timing, the consistency of the notes (i.e. the snare hits all sound the same) and the control of dynamics (the difference in volume between the various and individual instruments) are very important in the sum of the overall feel and groove.
I've also noticed my favorite groove drummers hold no tension in their bodies. I feel most beginners and intermediates play with a lot of tension and mostly from the shoulders and elbows, and also hit the drums with too much velocity, choking the natural resonance of the drums. Most advanced drummers play without tension and mostly from the wrist and fingers and also have a looser/softer touch allowing the sticks to rebound naturally.
It Does.
WOW!! Another free master class...thank you youtube for spotlighting these stunning artists!!
groove broke my neck
One of the most underrated funkiest drum moment
I loved the solos over the form. so clean and on point.
Keepin' it together through the stick drop! I feel like it adds to the solo and expresses showmanship in tricky situations.
THOSE DRUMS GOT SOUL BOY!!!!!!!
Man that kit & those cymbals sound amazing!!!
One of the best that ever did it.
This guy,superb groove baby!
Sticks or no sticks, the groove is there. Bless
i discovered Steve on David Sanborn's Marcus Miller produced Upfront like 20 years ago and never forgot him since that day, he's too classy for words.
Thanks for posting, peace out.
Butter!
Thanks for showing/playing a shuffle a lot of young Kat's don't know how to shuffle ohh that snare is on point I love that pop
wovvvvv.. what a nice emotional drum playing.... killing,,,,
ANNNDDDD... I just learned I need a second ride cymbal. Life is good!
i can't tell if i'm really inspired by this or if i just want to give up forever...
I really like his signature snare drum!
Solo's a personal representation of a given piece..keyword "personal"...and it did fit the song, if you listen he kept time with the bass. He played in front and behind the beat (jazz technique). Not sure how you've been playing drums or even if you play at all, but this guy is a drumming/drummers staple.
Steve Jordan: making groove drummers want to quit since 1978
Mathijs Tieken lol
worth searching for-- Steve is on a couple of Steve Kahn records ( Eye Witness) also he's on one or two Don Pullen albums playing Jazz and he's on one of Scofields first albums, Electric Outlet-- find them, you won't be sorry you did- he's fantastic on them.
I love Steve Jordan.
There's only one Steve Jordan and he's got the groove! DC
You can go to school all you want , but if you ain't got no groove go home
like Charlie watts
Awesomeness
I think I will just go douse my in gasoline and light them on fire, Damm that man can play.
That stick drop recovery was so smooth if you didn't see it happen you would have never known it did.
Nice recover on that stick drop!!
Thanks!!!
It's groovin'!!!
Snare size?
Greatest comment of the century?
I imagine, thats what the night life in new york or chicago sounds like.
Amazing!!!!
SOUND !!
Genius. this is really an interesting jam, since I rarely see Mr J break out like this.. I've heard that metronomes and click tracks practice to Steve's time.
Muy bueno.
his groove is held up in that fro comb!
Master ...
How in the hell are there 19 thumbs down on this? Impossible. Come on people, WAKE UP!! All 19 of you. Actually, don't wake up...ever. Stay asleep. LMAO!!
Because they’re fools
unreal. his face is classic too!
Great
Il tient ses baguettes comme Charlie, il aime le jazz comme Charlie, c'est un minimaliste mais efficace comme Charlie Watts !!!
Rien d'étonnant que Charlie lui ait donné son aval pour le remplacer avec les Stones ! 😊
now that's swampy....right on Steve
How come it sounds like there are 2 or 3 drummers playing ?, not only that but a groove that is so in the pocket I could listen to himjust play the drum track all day long. He's as good as Purdy but he can also play ANY type of music, I've seen him with everybody from Herbie Hancock to Eric Clapton and a bunch of others he just plays exactly what's needed.The Irony is I'm a guitar player but one thing I KNOW is if you ever find a drummer this good take out a 2nd mortgage, sell your wife & kids :) whatever its takes, guys like him and a few others like Vinnie C, Jeff Pocaro(RIP),Steve Gadd etc. create a wall of sound and rhythm that enables to just play a few real tasty licks without the pressure of feeling you also have to fill in the weakness of the rhythm section. I'm sure you drummers can explain it a more technical way.Whatever, I'd sell my soul not to be able to play like Hendrix but be able play WITH a drummer this great.
Jordan!
you don't think Steve has chops?? Seek out Steve Kahn's Eyewitness discs. Jordan also played with many people such as Sonny Rollins....
Did this trio ever put out an album? I’ve looked all over, but it appears that it doesn’t exist.
dat groove
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3:29.... awesome!
WAWWWWWWWWW!!!!!
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Dat snare.
sounds radddddddddddddddd
That snare drum is sooo nasty
would love to know what snare he is using here....any thoughts?
@sweetfly66 Mmmmm, no you can't. There's no such thing as "better" music, only different. This is a great laid back and sleazy blues groove.
Well, that's... a shuffle!
Fucking FiiiiLLLLLLLLttttHHH
izreor is obviously has no concept of what real musicians do when they express themselves in a solo. And i guess izreorreally has no creative concept if he missed the way S.J. played around the beat so nicely. And dropping a stick is somethines the nature of the beast. God bless you izreor, one day you will get.....hopefully!! :-)
what ride cymbal is that??
friday53
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Paiste Traditional light ride 22”
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I posted Steve Jordan Pick Hits for all the fans of Steve Jordan, John Scofield Electric Outlet album!!
Steve Jordan signature snare 13"
that was serious bussiness
He's spanking the snare!
I played on one at g.center - looks like his signature snare
so... groovy...
I think Steve got distracted while combing his hair that morning LOL...
Sounds like a Yamaha Maple 14x6.5 to me
重厚なのに軽快。すごいグルーヴ。
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Drummers who play the drums the way they’re supposed to be played:
1. John Bonham
2. Steve Gadd
3. Levon Helm
4. Ringo Starr
5. Steve Jordan
6. Ginger Baker
7. Steve Smith
8. Tony Williams
9. Elvin Jones
10. Dave Weckl
11. Clyde Stubblefield
12. Benny Greb
13. Danny Carey
14. Bernard Purdie
15. Gavin Harrison
Funny random list
Bad Fozzie Bear It definitely isn’t “random”.
The solo at 1.5x speed = Billy Cobham
High as a Kite
fucking cazy.
recovery, mid-solo no less. Only to keep soloing
頭に何か刺さってないか？
he talks like he plays!
he play for all feel and sole.master.of groov.poket play er tight.but look like no home.why?
Papapoo Do maybe no home required to play this good?
they are sitting on kitchen chairs makin this dirrty dirty music! god dammet I wanna die...
Had to say I was a little disappointed when I saw that it was a guitar, instead of a bass. There's just something about piano, bass and drums that I love. But Steve really made up for it for me.
Silence.
Further evidence green sparkle is best.
Great mostly, but that solo at the end was SO arbitrary, and didn't fit the music at all, and he even dropped the stick because he was too busy screwing the whole peice up
yawn
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