My favorite Weckl is when he plays simple and then then just throws something busy only once in a while. It's stands out much more. This big band showcases this. GREAT!! He can do it all...
So great to hear Dave and the band doing 'You Gotta Try'! Congrats to Dave on getting this band going. Super project - bringing it back home to where it began for so many of us. The Big Band.
It`s so great to hear a swinging Big Band lead by one of the best drummers today. This is the music I grew up with and your feel for this Big Band music Dave just makes the arrangement come alive! The sound and tuning of the drums, plus your choice of cymbals is just perfect for this type of Big Band music you are playing. You are driving the band with your playing. Love those fills you did on the classic arrangement of "In A Mellow Tone". The musicians you picked Dave in your Big Band sound so good for reading these charts for the first time. As a Big Band drummer and leader myself, I know all the work you are doing in forming this new Big Band. All my best to you Mr. Dave Weckl with your Big Band and keep on Swinging!
As a member of Daves online school and having attended an 8 hour master class this is just simply fantastic. I am always amazed how Dave keeps on coming up with great projects and you never know what he is up to next. If Dave tours with this i hope you come to the Philadelphia/South Jersey cause i am there. Good luck with this Dave and thank you for constantly being a source of inspiration.
I gotta say this is far and away the most fun I've had listening to Dave's playing; in the groove and SUPPORTIVE of the Music, Wow!! I also dig hearing the bigger size drums and can relate to why he's using them; my playing often involves Pop Orchestra work and in that setting I feel anything less than a 24" just gets lost, especially in the large room with 60 + players! Hey, it's NOT really about Volume so much as it's about the drums' "presence" and you can definitely feel that here!! Great to hear that he's revisiting his roots and carrying on the traditions of Jack, Buddy, Sonny etc!! Continued Success Dave!!
DAVE YOU ARE JUST INCREDIBLE!! I DON'T CARE WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IT IS YOU PLAY IT FLAWLESSLY! JUST MAGNIFICENTLY!! PUT DAVE WECKL UP ON MT.RUSHMORE ALONG WITH THE ALLTIME GREATS!!!
Dearest Dave Weckl, I am so thrilled to hear that you have finally established a big band of your own! Your drumming has just been such an incredible influence on me and my drumming. I love the set up and sound of your kit. Everything really comes together with your playing. I consider myself and others very lucky to know your name and know that you are still playing strong. You’re such an incredible person and a large inspiration. Everyone who knows of you would agree with me. Stay safe and healthy. Keep rocking it. ❤🤘🥁 Much love, respect and sincerity, -Bennett Frost
Very nice Dave , your the best in my book ,closest to BR then ever was!. if I could afford your classes I would definitely take them. If you want to learn proper drumming Dave Weckl is the instructor to chose.
Dave Weckl A+ for drumming and musicianship but also A+ for communication skills. You don’t hoard your magic. You’re a beautiful soul. Gratitude, as always. ❤️🙏🏼
I'm sorry now that it's only the first time ever hearing Dave Weckl, I grew up for decades hearing this drummer's name but never been exposed to his music. Man, this guy is great; I hear some of the Buddy Rich school in there and his drums sound great. Like it. Looking forward to more.
Beautiful playing as always Dave! Love the "Tower of Inspiration" arrangement section. Been enjoying your playing since the early 80s and I'm still amazed how you never stop learning, teaching and expanding your playing into so may new genres. To me, you are definitely the GOAT.
This is incredible, it must be also like a dream come true. Especially since you’re main influences were this style of music. Cheers to you Dave, thanks for inspiring us always!
It's funny how these LEGANDS of Drumming don't need thousands of subscribers, although they should have the Most Followers of all. Isee you Mr. Weckle. Thank you for sharing your Gift with us.
As far as I can see, there are only two microphones on Dave - bass drum and one overhead. Dave is so awesome at mixing himself so I sounds like a much more elaborate setup than it actually is. That is huge.
Sounds amazing Dave! Brings me back to the Buddy Rich band and seeing Maynard Ferguson at the Brockton, Ma high school in the 90’s. Thank you! Dave, accenting the horn hits is always the way to go!
I never expected anything less I mean Weckly is the drummer I been living since 1985 He gets better as he gos on Great sound great band and just the best in what he’s been producing since he came on the scene
My favorite Weckl is when he plays simple and then then just throws something busy only once in a while. It's stands out much more. This big band showcases this. GREAT!! He can do it all...
So well put. I go with you on that... wonderful combination!!
So fluid, it’s a joy to watch Weckl play anything
Brilliant dynamics and phrasing, everybody take a bow! Inspiration in musicians at its best. 🙏👏
I just looking forward….Awesome!!!!!!
And this is rehearsal! Wow......these musicians are smokin...Dave is incredible as always of course!
every opportunity to enjoy a moment of your work is a blessing, Dave !
Always so good to hear mr. Weckl play. Now in this big band setting, what an absolute joy!
A big fan since I´ve started druming in the 90´s. Weckel is about 100% commitment. No shortcuts at all. Just music in it´s best. A legend!
So great to hear Dave and the band doing 'You Gotta Try'! Congrats to Dave on getting this band going. Super project - bringing it back home to where it began for so many of us. The Big Band.
Dave is SMOKING!!
(and seems to be very patient with the band... a Super professional!!)
Great band Dave the bass player is laying it down!! C'mon down to Florida please!!!
YEESS!!❤️❤️❤️
Tower of inspiration on Big Band version.
WE LOVE YOU DAVE.
Awesome as always Dave Weckl, I have always admire his talent, dedication and versatility to play different genres. Enjoyed it!!
YES !
Sounds great, and a great selection of tunes to boot.
Thanks for posting Dave.
Always beautiful, so musical and inspiring 🙏🏼✨Thank you so much dear Dave
It`s so great to hear a swinging Big Band lead by one of the best drummers today. This is the music I grew up with and your feel for this Big Band music Dave just makes the arrangement come alive! The sound and tuning of the drums, plus your choice of cymbals is just perfect for this type of Big Band music you are playing. You are driving the band with your playing. Love those fills you did on the classic arrangement of "In A Mellow Tone". The musicians you picked Dave in your Big Band sound so good for reading these charts for the first time. As a Big Band drummer and leader myself, I know all the work you are doing in forming this new Big Band. All my best to you Mr. Dave Weckl with your Big Band and keep on Swinging!
Congratulations on forming the band Dave! Sky is the limit for you. This is fantastic! Look forward to your new projects.
Love it, Dave! Buddy smiles on your achievements! Thank you!
Tight band. Great to hear the work in progress and looking forward to hearing the final output
..............Sounds great Dave!!!!!! Thank you!
As a member of Daves online school and having attended an 8 hour master class this is just simply fantastic. I am always amazed how Dave keeps on coming up with great projects and you never know what he is up to next. If Dave tours with this i hope you come to the Philadelphia/South Jersey cause i am there. Good luck with this Dave and thank you for constantly being a source of inspiration.
Congratulations Dave!
Tower of Inspiration !!!
What a drummer - I am speechless.
Sempre il migliore!!!😻😻😻
I've followed Dave since he was a kid, now he's a mentor to them. Always the best players, regardless of age!
Beautiful. Dave: great to see you after all these years.
I gotta say this is far and away the most fun I've had listening to Dave's playing; in the groove and SUPPORTIVE of the Music, Wow!! I also dig hearing the bigger size drums and can relate to why he's using them; my playing often involves Pop Orchestra work and in that setting I feel anything less than a 24" just gets lost, especially in the large room with 60 + players! Hey, it's NOT really about Volume so much as it's about the drums' "presence" and you can definitely feel that here!! Great to hear that he's revisiting his roots and carrying on the traditions of Jack, Buddy, Sonny etc!! Continued Success Dave!!
DAVE YOU ARE JUST INCREDIBLE!! I DON'T CARE WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IT IS YOU PLAY IT FLAWLESSLY! JUST MAGNIFICENTLY!!
PUT DAVE WECKL
UP ON MT.RUSHMORE ALONG WITH THE ALLTIME GREATS!!!
The best drummer in the world! Ladies and gentleman *Dave Weckl*
You are the number one 👏👏👍👍😊😊
BRAVO Dave and Orchestra!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥
That's amazing to see the master so effortlessly facing new music!
Sounds friggin amazing! Swinging big band!
I love it!!! Very tasty fills!
My son and I went to the live concert. What a band.
So glad to see Dave has finally entered his wizard phase, amazing times ahead my friends.
Dearest Dave Weckl,
I am so thrilled to hear that you have finally established a big band of your own! Your drumming has just been such an incredible influence on me and my drumming. I love the set up and sound of your kit. Everything really comes together with your playing. I consider myself and others very lucky to know your name and know that you are still playing strong. You’re such an incredible person and a large inspiration. Everyone who knows of you would agree with me. Stay safe and healthy. Keep rocking it. ❤🤘🥁
Much love, respect and sincerity,
-Bennett Frost
I luv this kinda behind the scenes footage !!!
I was in the Gig yestarday!!!! It was incredible, so much quality!!! Dave amazing musician and amazing person
Dave Weckl, the only percussionist that can make playing with a big band look relaxing and easy.
Very nice Dave , your the best in my book ,closest to BR then ever was!. if I could afford your classes I would definitely take them. If you want to learn proper drumming Dave Weckl is the instructor to chose.
Sounds Great, nice to see the Big Band sound is still Alive and well.
I would absolutely buy tickets to see this. A cool new setting to see Dave in is exciting.
Great job as usual Dave!
Damn Teacher!!!! Felicidades
drumming legent ...learning from you day by day sir
Fantabulous !
Ahh! Nice clip of my favorite Buddy Rich Big Band song “Ya Gotta Try” 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dave Weckl A+ for drumming and musicianship but also A+ for communication skills. You don’t hoard your magic. You’re a beautiful soul. Gratitude, as always. ❤️🙏🏼
I'm sorry now that it's only the first time ever hearing Dave Weckl, I grew up for decades hearing this drummer's name but never been exposed to his music. Man, this guy is great; I hear some of the Buddy Rich school in there and his drums sound great. Like it. Looking forward to more.
It's never too late to tune in and feel where the rhythm takes you! Groove along :)
It's all coming up amazing, keep up with this project!
great stuff mr dave, band is sounding so good
Fantastic big band dear Dave!👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🎶🎶🎶
One of my all time favorite drummers
Dave é o melhor! Um grande abraço do Brasil!
Dave has been so good for so long, I ran out of compliments a decade ago.
That was awesome!
YES Dave!
Good stuff Dave, thanks for sharing, drums sound killer.
Legendary
Beautiful playing as always Dave! Love the "Tower of Inspiration" arrangement section. Been enjoying your playing since the early 80s and I'm still amazed how you never stop learning, teaching and expanding your playing into so may new genres. To me, you are definitely the GOAT.
My favorite drummer!
Amazing as always Dave! It's nice to hear big band charts.
Wonderful!!
This is incredible, it must be also like a dream come true. Especially since you’re main influences were this style of music. Cheers to you Dave, thanks for inspiring us always!
It's funny how these LEGANDS of Drumming don't need thousands of subscribers, although they should have the Most Followers of all. Isee you Mr. Weckle. Thank you for sharing your Gift with us.
DW knows every beat, every space between said beats, every dynamic, every...
Amazing!
Sweet!
Ah yes génial Dave Weckl 👏👏👏
Come play in Seattle please :)
Nice ! Already sounding great Dave and gang ! Killer !
One of the best Big Band clips I've watched! Dave's playing is as close to perfect in this setting as it gets and the band really swings...thank you!
As far as I can see, there are only two microphones on Dave - bass drum and one overhead. Dave is so awesome at mixing himself so I sounds like a much more elaborate setup than it actually is. That is huge.
superb Dave as always
Amazing!!! Z
Nice!
great work!
This is great! Would love to see this live.
Dave you keep getting better & better, always playing the right notes!!!!
Thanks, master!
Sounds amazing Dave! Brings me back to the Buddy Rich band and seeing Maynard Ferguson at the Brockton, Ma high school in the 90’s. Thank you! Dave, accenting the horn hits is always the way to go!
Great orchestra best of luck to you all.
Oh man, Dave. More and more of that is going to be so sweet. Just sweet, sweet swinging.
I can't wait to see a show, bring it to Detroit please!!!
Totally killer!
Love that rendition of Buddy Rich's "Ya Gotta Try" at the end there!
Super!!!! Thanks!!! Bravo!!!
Great drummer, great band.
I am very much looking forward to hearing Tower of Inspiration with the Big Band! 😋
Best complete drummer ever nice to see you man stay in the game
Awesome! Nice to see the 24 up there too :)
Very cool to see. That 3:07 fill!
Yes !!! Can’t wait to hear the whole thing !! Hopefully a record ?!?! 😎
So cool!!!
I never expected anything less I mean Weckly is the drummer I been living since 1985 He gets better as he gos on Great sound great band and just the best in what he’s been producing since he came on the scene
So, Dave’s just reading these accents off a conductor chart?? Blown away for sure.
Some serious swing right there. Hotcha
i love his new style and sound....that was awesome rehearsal