I couldn't stop listening to this. I think a lot of , if not most drum solos are not interesting if not boring. Weckl is very subtle, surprising, always interesting and surprising. Not to mention amazing technique. I think he's the best drummer in the world.
He is a humble person, I enjoy his transparency & honest advice to drummers. I met him several yrs. ago at a drum clinic. He never disappoints, I might exaggerate but I think Senri Kawaguchi might take the baton or torch the day Dave retires. Just my opinion considering there's more great drummers out there.
I think Dave Weckl is probably the Greatest Drummer of ALL (in Western Culture at least)! He’s taken all the greatest things from all the great Drummers that have come before him and has brought Drumming to a whole new level!! Thanks Dave!
Without breaking a sweat, Dave shows us how really good technique, combined with really good rhythmic and phrasing ideas, including dynamics, can allow for this kind of drumming. it's a superb demonstration of the hard work it takes to get to this kind of level of ability. Thanks Dave for the lesson and the music.
There is something uniquely special about someone like Dave. His solos are tasteful and make sense. There’s a story. Listen to the dynamics. They’re flawless and truly speak louder than if he were to play fast and loud the entire time. He’s a master. Has the touch and truthfully makes the drums sing. You don’t get that much anymore. I hope anyone reading this in the era of social media and trying to get “likes” or shares on social media, to remember this drum solo. This drum solo is really what a drum solo should be. It takes shape and sets the tone for what he has taken a lifetime to develop. Legend, icon and a true musician. Dave we love you.
I totally and utterly 100% respect Dave W, Vinnie C, Steve G and Dennis C. You have all been huge inspirations to me all my drumming life, also Gregg B. God Bless You all for the passion to your craft, professionalism and drumming musicality. With Humbleness, David Curtis 🎶🥁😎
Hey Dave. I just wanted to say that you're my hero. I've heard you say in interviews before that you wouldn't be playing the drums if it weren't for Buddy Rich. Well Dave, you're my Buddy Rich.
My favourite drummer. His precision, clarity, articulation, drum tone and musicality always been an inspiration to me.. Imagine.. how much one has to practice to achieve this level of perfection!!! Salute to you Mr. Weckl 🙏
There are millions of people like me that play drums. And then there are the rare few that take the art of drumming to another level entirely. Thats Dave Weckl.
One of the smoothest drummers ever. Got the privilege of going to one of his clinics and talking to him. He was nice enough to give me his sticks after he signed them! A possession I deeply treasure! 😊
GENIUS... The sophistication of Dave's drumming is astonishing. The precision of his drumming... the beauty of his drumming amazes me every time I listen to him. No wonder he has millions of fans !
I've been listening to Dave since the first Electric Band LP and it always to this day amazes me how he flows thru very intricate and technical fills during an odd time piece with shots and pushes and never ever loses his place. I've never heard a stumble or a pause to catch himself. I'm sure Dave would disagree but I've never heard one. Simply the greatest drummer of the last 3 decades. imo
DW is a BEAST, for sure! I started listening to him probably 20+ years ago and never cease to be amazed. Also check out Omar Hakim!! Watching his play is like watching a glass of water play. He is so absolutely fluid!! A true inspiration!!
It's just mind blowing how Dave never stops challenging himself to take it to yet another level. Been enjoying his playing for decades now and as soon as you think he's reached his summit he gives us all this. F*#kin' beautiful Dave...Just Beautiful.
Man, I could happily listen to this dude solo all day. The dynamics and musicality of his playing, let alone the mind-boggling technique are spell binding. I had the good fortune to sit about 6 feet from that left hand at Ronnie Scott’s and I can safely say that I have never witnessed such fluent command of a musical instrument. I actually wept. Legend
Dave is the master of technique! It's also really nice to hear him playing a kit that's voiced like this. It's refreshing! Dave's not my favourite drummer, but any time I really want to see what is possible on a drum kit, he's one of the people I look to. Sounding even more impeccable than ever!
This is seriously one of my favorite drum solos ever. Weckl is aging like the finest of wines: incredible tone, incredible facility, incredible ideas and musicality.
I mean i know I have already commented but MY GOD, this man is amazing!!! I listen to this on repeat and get amazed every single time! What a legend! LEGEND!!!
How can anyone not like this? Dave is a master and one of if not the most musical drummers around. Such a joy to watch such smooth precision and musicality.
I remember going to Guitar Center before the age of RUclips and seeing Weckl in a video while buying drumsticks. It was the craziest thing I had ever seen a drummer do up to that point. I love that his playing has transcended and he is still very relevant.
This man will go down as the greatest musician drummer that’s ever graced the planet. His timing, flexibility, fluidity, and absolute to adapt to any situation is a God given talent and he took that talent and really perfected it.
From the drummers of Cairns Dave, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for coming to Cairns and showing us how it's done!! Thanks also to the many drummers who came to Cairns, bringing with them, some of the most famous of all musicians with them, and brought an entire collage of music never before seen by the Australian public, hopefully one day returning for an encore!!!
Well..after years,and years of lessons and practice, all I can really do is understand what he’s doing. However, I cannot execute such sheer badass-ness!! True master! The best.
nareshgb1 Look deeper my friend. The world of Weckl is a school where drummers must attend to become modern drummers. Lol. All jokes aside, please do yourself a favor and buy anything with his name on it and own it. Especially this book. Dave Weckl -- Contemporary Drummer + One: Book, CD, & Charts (Manhattan Music Publications) www.amazon.com/dp/0769247938/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wkDPAbCBFXPMA It’s quite advanced. It takes a few years to get through. It’s recommended that you start with his play along Books 1and 2. These are hands down the best drumming play alongside made. They have almost flawless charts, and the top players on the recordings... MIKE STERN...CHICK COREA!!! Come on!! Be brave and don’t give up! You will start to understand the language. Mr. Dave wants you to learn. Eventually you should join the club and become a member of his online lessons! Cheers!
His precision is amazing; and you can hear melodic lines in his playing! Still head and shoulders of the newer drummers, this guy plays music not just flashy chops and each part of the solo is a pure statement in itself!
Well, it could be one hand down, one foot up while the other limbs play a cross rhythmic ostinato over several time signatures creating the impression of different pulses all at the same time. But I get what you mean :P
An absolutely superb drum solo. One of the best that I’ve ever seen. It has it all; creativity, effortless understated power, fluidity, musicality and peerless technique. Bravo!
countless new drummers with blazing speed and technicality.. but noone else expresses music with drums like dave. noone can fill his shoes. i listen to countless other drummers but always go home to Dave even if its years listeing to others, when i go back to dave, theres always something new,he always reinvents himself, always new always at the pinnacle of musical excellence! Dave is forever at the peak of his playing.. one of a kind
Dave makes this look so fluid and easy. Add to that the fact that his creativity is astronomical and one just has to sit with mouth agape watching THE MASTER.
It takes an incredible amount of control, restraint and patience to have that much music in you, and make it come out in time and on time! After the solo, you turn it on like a square wave- bam!!! Awesome Dave!
I’ve seen him in Los Angeles, San Diego and even in Guangzhou, China with Oz... AND Dave! You Killed it, Even jet-lagging and on drums that weren’t what you had asked for.
In my personal opinion Dave Weckl and Steve Smith are both maybe the best examples of drummers playing even better and more musical now than in their young days. I don´t feel the same with others drum legends.
Absolutely, then just keep getting better. They somehow improve their technique and overall chops while also becoming more subtle and musical at the same time.
My God Dave! This is incredible… From the beautiful drum tuning to the absolute musicality and sheer soul of the playing.. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you play the snare drum so much in a solo before. I love it. This is as close to seeing Buddy in 1080p as we’re going to get (yes I know about Greyson). Unbelievable playing. Thank you for sharing, Dave.
It’s just a sheer privilege to hear this. DW is possibly the most creative musician alive today whose instrument is a drum kit. Technical excellence at the service of music. Genius.
The musicality and dynamics in that solo. I don't know many drummers that can solo for that long and keep it interesting. So lucky to see him at Ronnie Scott's
That was not "Steroids", that was indeed on steroids. :) I would like to pile up on one of the comments mentioning him being consistently incredible and say: consistently coherent, consistently concise, consistently clear and consistently consistent in delivering top performances and outperforming himself time and again. He is like the embodiment of precision and dynamics yet he is so musical at the same time. That is his genius in my opinion. Brilliant as always.
With musical specialization so prevalent in our world, after Buddy Rich, it seems impossible to pick the "best" drummer in the world IMHO. If it was possible, is there anybody better than Weckl? Such deep command of technique, feel, speed, independence of limb, and textures in his soloing. It's like watching a finely-tuned athlete on the kit. Props to Gadd and Vinny as well.
Dave Weckl, the drummer you never tire of listening to, watching and enjoying.
Yeah this is just great. He’s just chillin.
I couldn't stop listening to this. I think a lot of , if not most drum solos are not interesting if not boring. Weckl is very subtle, surprising, always interesting and surprising. Not to mention amazing technique. I think he's the best drummer in the world.
I saw him over 20 years ago sitting in with Spokane Falls Community College Orchestra. I’ll never forget that night!! What an amazing talent!!
So many ideas, so much flow. I love listening to him.
He is a humble person, I enjoy his transparency & honest advice to drummers. I met him several yrs. ago at a drum clinic. He never disappoints, I might exaggerate but I think Senri Kawaguchi might take the baton or torch the day Dave retires. Just my opinion considering there's more great drummers out there.
Give this man an honorary degree in fluid dynamics.
Consistently incredible. One of the best players of all time.
Hands down. One of my early influences
My favorite...he’s incredible
Yes!!!
Yes. Just yes.
For sure! The drums can sing through his hands!
Who here thinks Dave is still one of the greatest drummers in 2020?
@@bestdrummer4607 i have see him in Paris.. Infinite musicality playing incredible !!!!
I certainly do...Hes been Amazing since the early 80s and is always getting even better if that's even imaginable!!!That's a Rap. ♩🎶🎵🎹🌏😎
Love daves playing always have .. :)
So many amazing drummers. But that one is just not human
there is no way this Giant isn't relevant FOREVER !
I think Dave Weckl is probably the Greatest Drummer of ALL (in Western Culture at least)! He’s taken all the greatest things from all the great Drummers that have come before him and has brought Drumming to a whole new level!! Thanks Dave!
Without breaking a sweat, Dave shows us how really good technique, combined with really good rhythmic and phrasing ideas, including dynamics, can allow for this kind of drumming. it's a superb demonstration of the hard work it takes to get to this kind of level of ability. Thanks Dave for the lesson and the music.
Yep. 100%. TY. Wisdom
Spoken by a great drummer himself... thank you for your contributions as well. Perfectly said btw❤️👍🏼
Dynamics Cool Ace!
Agree and Ralph, you sir are a legend.
RIP sir.😔
Without question, one of the greatest players of all time!!
I concur 1000%👍
Thank you for saying CORRECTLY "one of the greatest"!
That left hand is magic.
It certainly is!
Island magic.
It sure is.
his technique is amazing~🤤
@@budda777pl
Killer dynamics.. 🙄
I have studied so many drummers...but this guy...… He is beyond human...its like an anointing or something.
There is something uniquely special about someone like Dave. His solos are tasteful and make sense. There’s a story. Listen to the dynamics. They’re flawless and truly speak louder than if he were to play fast and loud the entire time. He’s a master. Has the touch and truthfully makes the drums sing. You don’t get that much anymore. I hope anyone reading this in the era of social media and trying to get “likes” or shares on social media, to remember this drum solo. This drum solo is really what a drum solo should be. It takes shape and sets the tone for what he has taken a lifetime to develop. Legend, icon and a true musician. Dave we love you.
Dave has been a drumming hero for over 25 years. He's as good as they get. Period.
I totally and utterly 100% respect Dave W, Vinnie C, Steve G and Dennis C. You have all been huge inspirations to me all my drumming life, also Gregg B. God Bless You all for the passion to your craft, professionalism and drumming musicality. With Humbleness, David Curtis 🎶🥁😎
And Peter Erskine
Hey Dave. I just wanted to say that you're my hero. I've heard you say in interviews before that you wouldn't be playing the drums if it weren't for Buddy Rich. Well Dave, you're my Buddy Rich.
Amen, Mark!
I love this comment!
Honestly same
He plays better than Buddy and still manages to be a nice person.
I haven't heard a drummer that plays his notes so exacting and that feels so right for the music as Dave. The silkiest technician. Just butter smooth.
Weck changed my direction of drumming way back in 1989. Thanks Weck.
Dave’s Technique is unparalleled. Inspirational.
Speed, dynamics, inventiveness, fluidity - Who else in drum kit drumming has musical mastery of the drum kit like this??? Weckl's the absolute BOMB!!!
My favourite drummer. His precision, clarity, articulation, drum tone and musicality always been an inspiration to me.. Imagine.. how much one has to practice to achieve this level of perfection!!!
Salute to you Mr. Weckl 🙏
There is nobody like Dave. There are lots of great drummers in the world but Dave is the ultimate in precision.
There are lots of great drummers but I enjoy listening to Weckl the most. His drumming just sounds the best - creative and tasty
There are millions of people like me that play drums. And then there are the rare few that take the art of drumming to another level entirely. Thats Dave Weckl.
indeed
Or jut have two brains like Thomas Lang
Me: Wish I could get my drums to sound like that.
Drums: Wish I could get my drummer to sound like that.
BLUEPLANETJAZZ Lmao that's exactly right bro. My drums would say the same!!!
That is so effing great LMAO!
HAHAHAHAH damn so true lmao
This is the truest comment I’ve ever seen on youtube
Don’t beat yourself up bud! X
Keep playing so long as you’re enjoying it! 👊🏻😎
One of the smoothest drummers ever. Got the privilege of going to one of his clinics and talking to him. He was nice enough to give me his sticks after he signed them! A possession I deeply treasure! 😊
GENIUS... The sophistication of Dave's drumming is astonishing. The precision of his drumming... the beauty of his drumming amazes me every time I listen to him. No wonder he has millions of fans !
I've been listening to Dave since the first Electric Band LP and it always to this day amazes me how he flows thru very intricate and technical fills during an odd time piece with shots and pushes and never ever loses his place. I've never heard a stumble or a pause to catch himself. I'm sure Dave would disagree but I've never heard one. Simply the greatest drummer of the last 3 decades. imo
Dave is one of my heroes. Amazing Drummer!
I bought a double VHS Dave Weckl instructional when I was only a year into drumming. I'm still trying to nail the first groove 30 years later. hehe.
I feel it man
DW is a BEAST, for sure! I started listening to him probably 20+ years ago and never cease to be amazed. Also check out Omar Hakim!! Watching his play is like watching a glass of water play. He is so absolutely fluid!! A true inspiration!!
I have the same pb with a Terry Bozzio VHS lol
Hahaha! Classic.
Don't worry! Don't compare yourself to the godfather of drums. Greetings from germany Christoph 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
It's just mind blowing how Dave never stops challenging himself to take it to yet another level. Been enjoying his playing for decades now and as soon as you think he's reached his summit he gives us all this. F*#kin' beautiful Dave...Just Beautiful.
I have watched Dave for decades...I melt every time I see him play... a true genius of his instrument....what else can I say.
I'm not a drummer, I'll never be a drummer and I bloody love my basses, but Dave Weckl is just brilliant. Simply gorgeous playing.
He's incredible, in my humble opinion..the best drummer on the planet!
Would not argue that
Man, I could happily listen to this dude solo all day. The dynamics and musicality of his playing, let alone the mind-boggling technique are spell binding. I had the good fortune to sit about 6 feet from that left hand at Ronnie Scott’s and I can safely say that I have never witnessed such fluent command of a musical instrument. I actually wept. Legend
He's a freaking stick control maestro! THEN he has the audacity to be musical on top of that! Ridiculously amazing!
I could listen to Weckl solo all day long. And seeing how I'm under quarantine right now that may be a possiblity
Dave is the master of technique! It's also really nice to hear him playing a kit that's voiced like this. It's refreshing!
Dave's not my favourite drummer, but any time I really want to see what is possible on a drum kit, he's one of the people I look to. Sounding even more impeccable than ever!
Without question one of the all-time greats. My personal favorite. Dude probably snores in 6/8.
there is NOBODY better than King Weckl .... I'll bet my life on that fact !
Man this comment made me laugh! So true 😂
Omg this is what drumming is ...chops,groove,dynamics,dynamics,dynamics.....all mixed into a 🔥.
Wow! Dave never disappoints! One of the best solos I've ever seen and I have seen a lot !
This is seriously one of my favorite drum solos ever. Weckl is aging like the finest of wines: incredible tone, incredible facility, incredible ideas and musicality.
Dynamics is what I love about Dave Weckl.
Exactly and very dynamic and subtle dynamics.
YES! The KING of dynamics. My all time favorite is Louis Bellson, but Dave has everyone beat (no pun) with dynamics and style and swagger.
and very articulate.
This is my fav Weckl solo. So many ideas, so interesting and musical.
I mean i know I have already commented but MY GOD, this man is amazing!!! I listen to this on repeat and get amazed every single time! What a legend! LEGEND!!!
Dave Weckl: virtuosity, creativity, incredible feeling... "the drummer you never tire of listening to, watching and enjoying", you're rigth Jordi...
Badass. Been listening to Mr. Weckl for years and I never get tired of it.
Watching him play is a thing of beauty. So fluid and effortless and at the highest level of musicality.
Probably the BEST drum solo I've ever seen/heard. Drums sound amazing too.
How can anyone not like this? Dave is a master and one of if not the most musical drummers around. Such a joy to watch such smooth precision and musicality.
The best solo i've heard from dave in years, perfect
I remember going to Guitar Center before the age of RUclips and seeing Weckl in a video while buying drumsticks. It was the craziest thing I had ever seen a drummer do up to that point. I love that his playing has transcended and he is still very relevant.
This man will go down as the greatest musician drummer that’s ever graced the planet. His timing, flexibility, fluidity, and absolute to adapt to any situation is a God given talent and he took that talent and really perfected it.
From the drummers of Cairns Dave, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for coming to Cairns and showing us how it's done!!
Thanks also to the many drummers who came to Cairns, bringing with them, some of the most famous of all musicians with them, and brought an entire collage of music never before seen by the Australian public, hopefully one day returning for an encore!!!
Well..after years,and years of lessons and practice, all I can really do is understand what he’s doing. However, I cannot execute such sheer badass-ness!! True master! The best.
agreed - I played drums for a few years and I absolutely cant figure out what he plays . But he sounds great and looks effortless. Amazing guy.
nareshgb1
Look deeper my friend. The world of Weckl is a school where drummers must attend to become modern drummers. Lol.
All jokes aside, please do yourself a favor and buy anything with his name on it and own it. Especially this book.
Dave Weckl -- Contemporary Drummer + One: Book, CD, & Charts (Manhattan Music Publications) www.amazon.com/dp/0769247938/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wkDPAbCBFXPMA
It’s quite advanced. It takes a few years to get through. It’s recommended that you start with his play along Books 1and 2. These are hands down the best drumming play alongside made. They have almost flawless charts, and the top players on the recordings... MIKE STERN...CHICK COREA!!! Come on!!
Be brave and don’t give up! You will start to understand the language. Mr. Dave wants you to learn. Eventually you should join the club and become a member of his online lessons! Cheers!
Check out daveweckl.teachable.com
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He's not a mortal man
I am truly grateful that you exist. So few people actually make the world a better place. I hope you feel your place beside them in history.
His Fluidity and ...'Creativity'....Simply Unparalleled.
His precision is amazing; and you can hear melodic lines in his playing! Still head and shoulders of the newer drummers, this guy plays music not just flashy chops and each part of the solo is a pure statement in itself!
I know there are many incredible players out there… While I appreciate them all immensely, Dave is my favorite...
Wow! Such speed, fluidity and dynamics! One of the best, EVER!
Your fluidity on the kit blows my mind... Fantastic stuff! You're one of the greats, no doubt.
Dave was born to play the drums. He makes it look effortless.
My favorite drummer. Hands down.
Few people get close, but no one compares.
Me too. Also been HUGE into Todd Sucherman for the last couple years.
i don't think he can put his hands down 🤔
Well, it could be one hand down, one foot up while the other limbs play a cross rhythmic ostinato over several time signatures creating the impression of different pulses all at the same time. But I get what you mean :P
An absolutely superb drum solo. One of the best that I’ve ever seen. It has it all; creativity, effortless understated power, fluidity, musicality and peerless technique. Bravo!
The dynamics and musicality he has is uncomparable.. 😍😍
I 've never seen a drummer so precise in my entire life. Thanks to Gary Chester and to Dave Weckl!
A genuine free spirit on the instrument - bravo Dave!
An absolute master - a drummer's delight to watch, learn, acknowledge the mastery, the level where Dave is at. Long may it continue !
Wow ! Dave NEVER disappoints.., NEVER !!!
countless new drummers with blazing speed and technicality.. but noone else expresses music with drums like dave. noone can fill his shoes. i listen to countless other drummers but always go home to Dave even if its years listeing to others, when i go back to dave, theres always something new,he always reinvents himself, always new always at the pinnacle of musical excellence! Dave is forever at the peak of his playing.. one of a kind
Dave makes this look so fluid and easy. Add to that the fact that his creativity is astronomical and one just has to sit with mouth agape watching THE MASTER.
the dynamics, the musicality, the technique, the fluidity of ideas just blows me away, every time you play.
He is still evolving and exploring new things. Incredible.
It takes an incredible amount of control, restraint and patience to have that much music in you, and make it come out in time and on time! After the solo, you turn it on like a square wave- bam!!! Awesome Dave!
I’ve seen him in Los Angeles, San Diego and even in Guangzhou, China with Oz... AND Dave! You Killed it, Even jet-lagging and on drums that weren’t what you had asked for.
One of cleanest drummers out there. Its like listening to surround sound.
The absolute master. Feel and dynamics like nobody else comes close to. There are a lot of great players but to me Dave is king. Thanks for uploading.
Dave just keeps getting better every time I see him. OMG
Everything about this is just right... no other word to explain it.
We are facing a serious drummer here. The best drum solo i have seen among all the other i have watched in the last 10 days on you tube.
One of the best on the top 10 drummers of all time... feeling, creativity, dynamics, technique... you name it !
👍👏👍
Top two him and vinnie
I have been studying this lad for 30 years. I am blown away with every new piece of video. Simply brilliant.
In my personal opinion Dave Weckl and Steve Smith are both maybe the best examples of drummers playing even better and more musical now than in their young days. I don´t feel the same with others drum legends.
throw Todd Sucherman in that mix and we have a deal
My sense is Dave practices all the time, and as he gets older, he gets more "musical."
Daniel G right 👌👍
Absolutely, then just keep getting better. They somehow improve their technique and overall chops while also becoming more subtle and musical at the same time.
I make it a point to watch a Dave Weckl solo each and everyday. Skill, feel, drum tuning and sound just so inspirational.
To me, this is the greatest solo in history.
He's catching up to Buddy Rich...
I think he passed Buddy a while back, IMO. Buddy is freaking amazing. Dave is freaking amazinger!
My God Dave! This is incredible… From the beautiful drum tuning to the absolute musicality and sheer soul of the playing.. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you play the snare drum so much in a solo before. I love it. This is as close to seeing Buddy in 1080p as we’re going to get (yes I know about Greyson). Unbelievable playing. Thank you for sharing, Dave.
dave weckl one of my favorite drummers
You keep producing solos like this, Dave. It's not natural. Superb.
Insane, as always. For me, the best drummer.
It’s just a sheer privilege to hear this. DW is possibly the most creative musician alive today
whose instrument is a drum kit. Technical excellence at the service of music. Genius.
One of the greatest!
One of the best drum solos i have ever seen! Beautiful! Thank you Mr. Weckl!
The musicality and dynamics in that solo. I don't know many drummers that can solo for that long and keep it interesting. So lucky to see him at Ronnie Scott's
The lightness in which he can play at speed is astounding.
OH ITS SO AWESOME NICE PLAYING
It's not enough that's he's the best drummer I've ever seen but his tone is absolutely perfect. He's incredible!!!!
I can't stop watching this solo! Transcending! Thanks Dave!
The technique is absolutely amazing
I play guitar but percussion is ingrained into my soul .. Dave has been one of my favorites for the past 20 years!
That was not "Steroids", that was indeed on steroids. :) I would like to pile up on one of the comments mentioning him being consistently incredible and say: consistently coherent, consistently concise, consistently clear and consistently consistent in delivering top performances and outperforming himself time and again. He is like the embodiment of precision and dynamics yet he is so musical at the same time. That is his genius in my opinion. Brilliant as always.
Dear God could Dave live forever please?!
Tight and the consummate professional..love that he uses traditional grip too!!!!
Excellent video and classic placement of the Drum sticks in his hands.
With musical specialization so prevalent in our world, after Buddy Rich, it seems impossible to pick the "best" drummer in the world IMHO. If it was possible, is there anybody better than Weckl? Such deep command of technique, feel, speed, independence of limb, and textures in his soloing. It's like watching a finely-tuned athlete on the kit. Props to Gadd and Vinny as well.