This is so cool, I only wish Jeff Porcaro was still around to be part of this. He had some big contributions with the Dan. He was only 21 years old when he recorded Katy Lied, a testament of how talented he was. RIP Jeff.
One thing needs to be stated here very clearly; Anthony Jackson is a TRUE and complete innovator of the electric bass guitar, not just another great bassist. He is one of the most innovative and visionary bassists OF ALL TIME! His innovations and contributions to the electric bass are just as vital to the instrument as someone like Jaco Pastorius's in terms of a complete and utter reinvention of the instrument in many many ways, and the development of a uniquely personal vision, language, and physical approach to the instrument.
Fully agree with that statement their is video on RUclips Lee Ritenour with friends called Restoration Bob James and Anthony Jackson from the early 90’s fantastic !
Interesting Anthony’s hurt coming through regarding his bass work on Gaucho the tune being replaced by Walter. WB’s work is gritty and soulful but it must of been a big decision by Fagen and Becker to replace Anthony. I’ve always been a huge fan of Anthony’s his other performances on the Gaucho the album and Donald’s The Nightfly were just superb. A master of his instrument he is an in demand bassist and the developer of the 6 string contrabass. As Vincent said above he is an innovator.
@@jonromefoodmusicHave heard him say ‘stop thinking about it, the ghost notes just happen on the rebound." Hahaha which is of course true. But that doesn’t help really! It’s like a zen master telling you to just stop paying attention to your thoughts. Um, ok, sure. I’m gonna need some practice
Bernard seems so grateful and truly amazed at how cogent and perfect everything would come together in the studio. Like magic. Which it was. This is a great video here.
What a great video featuring great musicians. The compositional brilliance of Fagen/Becker, the best session mucicians of the time, studio engineers, produced music that will perhaps only be truly appreciated by wider audiences in the future. Of course I'm preaching to the converted. You know what I mean.
Thank you so much for that many inspiring insides! Blessings to all of you - everybody on the screen as well as to everyone who watches this! Does anybody know how to find the other episodes? THANKS!
I saw Victor and his brother with Bella Fleck in Clearwater, Florida in the mid 90’s. I have never witnessed anything like that since. Wooten brothers weren’t f’ng around.
Thx as usual for finding great Dan related video. Loved this on the “groove” section, bass and drums. Now we need a keyboard zoom group. Then a guitar session. Not to be greedy. Love the other Dan Vault materials. The “concepts in jazz/rock piano” with Fagen was a keyboard clinic.
Brilliant collection of legends, a long listen but worth it! Please check out Rick Beato's sit down with Bernard Purdie on RUclips as well as his interview with Larry Carlton at the Baked potato, priceless...he's also done an episode on Kid Charlemagne, playing back each instrument separately and explaining what is happening. Highly recommended.
Imagine an 11 person music discussion where Steve Bailey is possibly the least experienced musician and Victor "God" Wooten is not even one of the top five legends on view - Incredible 🤔
Sorry, Elliott, still not convinced that "analog sounds better." For that matter, _The Nightfly_ sounds better than _Two Against Nature_ and _Everything Must Go_ . My best guess is that the skills one acquires, having worked a long time with analog tape, don't necessarily translate to the skills you need to make something sound good when you're using Pro Tools. One weird thing about _Two Against Nature_ is that some gaffes, like the out-of-tune trumpet at the end of "What a Shame About Me," were left in. Becker's guitar in "Negative Girl" doesn't sit well in the mix at all. Rookie mistakes that a discerning ear could have corrected with relative ease.
This is so cool, I only wish Jeff Porcaro was still around to be part of this. He had some big contributions with the Dan. He was only 21 years old when he recorded Katy Lied, a testament of how talented he was. RIP Jeff.
Well Bernard Purdie, Steve Gadd, Dennis Chambers and Keith Carlock isn't a bad selection.
One thing needs to be stated here very clearly; Anthony Jackson is a TRUE and complete innovator of the electric bass guitar, not just another great bassist. He is one of the most innovative and visionary bassists OF ALL TIME! His innovations and contributions to the electric bass are just as vital to the instrument as someone like Jaco Pastorius's in terms of a complete and utter reinvention of the instrument in many many ways, and the development of a uniquely personal vision, language, and physical approach to the instrument.
Fully agree with that statement their is video on RUclips Lee Ritenour with friends called Restoration Bob James and Anthony Jackson from the early 90’s fantastic !
Preach
Well said!
Interesting Anthony’s hurt coming through regarding his bass work on Gaucho the tune being replaced by Walter. WB’s work is gritty and soulful but it must of been a big decision by Fagen and Becker to replace Anthony. I’ve always been a huge fan of Anthony’s his other performances on the Gaucho the album and Donald’s The Nightfly were just superb. A master of his instrument he is an in demand bassist and the developer of the 6 string contrabass. As Vincent said above he is an innovator.
The recording engineers deserve a lot of credit too.
Donald’s voice makes it all come together underrated as a vocalist is Mr Donald Fagen
Imagine getting a Zoom lesson from Bernard Purdie. My hands would be shaking so hard I couldn't hold the sticks!
might help with those patented Purdie ghost notes
@@jonromefoodmusicHave heard him say ‘stop thinking about it, the ghost notes just happen on the rebound." Hahaha which is of course true. But that doesn’t help really! It’s like a zen master telling you to just stop paying attention to your thoughts. Um, ok, sure. I’m gonna need some practice
i met him yesterday and i could barely talk. ive been drumming for 39 years.
I love all of these bassists. It's good to see the ingenious, game-changing Anthony Jackson in the house. His greatness is unmeasurable.
Bernard seems so grateful and truly amazed at how cogent and perfect everything would come together in the studio. Like magic. Which it was. This is a great video here.
A joy to hear these awesome players, the Steely Dan alumni with groove.
Thank you so much🌹
Oh my god so many legends on one call I would have had a heart attack if I got the chance to speak with even one of these guys
I can say the same fxxxxxxxg legends
This is the best thing that’s ever happened to me
Dennis with NO CAP! Shocking! BTW this was a brillant discussion. Thanks for gathering together these legends.
Great players all. My favourite live drummer is Keith Carlock and Purdie for recordings but they're all ridiculously great.
This is beyond golden. The Ultimate Backstories. 💎
Hot damn I love this channel! Thanks so much for this.
Ok. "Keep the band happy, the bank happy, the wife happy, and the dog happy".
- Chuck Rainey, 2020
What a great video featuring great musicians. The compositional brilliance of Fagen/Becker, the best session mucicians of the time, studio engineers, produced music that will perhaps only be truly appreciated by wider audiences in the future.
Of course I'm preaching to the converted. You know what I mean.
Ho. Ly. Cow. What a treat!!! So many of my musical heroes.
You just earned yourself a subscriber!
Good Lord 🙏🏼 my dream comes true.
That was the best webener i have watch in all my music life. thank you guys for this.
I wish Bernard Purdie was my uncle, he's so fun
Amazing line up of legend s.
Thank you so much for that many inspiring insides! Blessings to all of you - everybody on the screen as well as to everyone who watches this! Does anybody know how to find the other episodes? THANKS!
Only Jewish singer i ever know that made it big!
Priceless.
"Remember the One."- Bernard Purdie
Such an awesome chat. Thanks to everyone involved
This needs a million views - at least
Just wonderful - thank you.
This is cool! These fellas are all legends.
I saw Victor and his brother with Bella Fleck in Clearwater, Florida in the mid 90’s. I have never witnessed anything like that since. Wooten brothers weren’t f’ng around.
Thx as usual for finding great Dan related video. Loved this on the “groove” section, bass and drums.
Now we need a keyboard zoom group. Then a guitar session. Not to be greedy. Love the other Dan Vault materials. The “concepts in jazz/rock piano” with Fagen was a keyboard clinic.
This is history in the making
All of my Idols
This is so great
Brilliant collection of legends, a long listen but worth it! Please check out Rick Beato's sit down with Bernard Purdie on RUclips as well as his interview with Larry Carlton at the Baked potato, priceless...he's also done an episode on Kid Charlemagne, playing back each instrument separately and explaining what is happening. Highly recommended.
I wouldn't think square Zoom could handle soo much cool in a single phone call! Rock On You freaks of Nature!!!
Only thing missing is static, none what so ever. Hey that's catchy would make great song😁
. hold on . all these guys . in a room . talking about Steely Dan . . riiiiiiiight .. wake me up, later.
Chuck ! . 'smilin' like a fat kid with cake . '
Absolute living treasures each and every one of you, thank you all , what a fantastic discussion ...
This is PURE LOVE CLASS!!!
Western NC
Walter Becker R I P. Full band in my opinion. Thank for the music.
Imagine an 11 person music discussion where Steve Bailey is possibly the least experienced musician and Victor "God" Wooten is not even one of the top five legends on view - Incredible 🤔
This is brilliant.
Victor Wooten speaks True
Purdie. you da man..Lol
1:12:00 hilarious story about Steve Gadd playing on Aja
Will we ever hear the version of Gaucho with Anthony Jackson on bass?
Gaslighting Abbie made me a Tom Barney fan. I bought a Stingray 5 (copy) just so i could play that bassline.
Keltner? Marotta?
Some of the greatest musicians alive singing happy birthday out of sync and out of tune brings the universe into balance again.
Sorry, Elliott, still not convinced that "analog sounds better." For that matter, _The Nightfly_ sounds better than _Two Against Nature_ and _Everything Must Go_ .
My best guess is that the skills one acquires, having worked a long time with analog tape, don't necessarily translate to the skills you need to make something sound good when you're using Pro Tools.
One weird thing about _Two Against Nature_ is that some gaffes, like the out-of-tune trumpet at the end of "What a Shame About Me," were left in. Becker's guitar in "Negative Girl" doesn't sit well in the mix at all. Rookie mistakes that a discerning ear could have corrected with relative ease.
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Dan Vault did Anthony get his bass back in the end or do you still have it
Aja was mostly recorded in 1977 not 1976.
Superb. The best drummer IMO that SD ever used was Peter Erskine for Alive in America. Followed closely by Chambers.
This is probably the one benefit that COVID gave us - you will probably never get this line up on a livestream call again.
No Rick Marotta?
I’m amazed that that your still having conversations of the pandemic? Such a negative subject to bring up repeatedly.
🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🌪🌪🌪🌪
This also shows that being a musician is a precarious occupation.
Steve who? Can’t read last name.
Steve Gadd. He played drums on Aja
@@TheDanVault...yeah yeah....no, I meant the moderator. We know Gadd. Haha Looks like his first name is Steve. Sorry and thank you!
@@jerrymammoser9857 ohh sorry. The moderator is Steve Bailey
@@TheDanVault Mr. Bailey is the Chair of the bass department and faculty at Berklee.
Some egos in there. Fo sho and rightfully so.