Steve Smith is my official favorite drummer of all time and this video is one reason why. But I'll still bust him on losing his stick at :50 mark, haha. The look on his face afterwards is priceless!
So very sorry for your loss, Steve! Andy was already a legend when I came onto Buddy Rich's band as lead trumpet in 1984, even though he'd already left the band a year or so earlier. I had the good. fortune of playing with him in NYC on a few big band clubdates in the 1990's, but never got to hear him play like this until, a couple of years ago when I was asked to join Cathy Rich's Buddy Rich Alumni Big Band for a few gigs here in NYC at the Cutting Room. What a tragic loss to the jazz community! Andy and Walt Weiskopf, another Buddy Rich sax section alumnus, burn here, along with you and the rest of this fine small group. To think, if Andy had continued his pro football player, we might not ever have gotten exposed to how marvelous a sax player and person he became. RIP Andy Fusco. We miss you! A fine tribute Steve!
This is practically perfection in a live performance, from all members. Everything crystal clear and with all the swing that it requires. With such a fast tempo it is difficult to maintain this consistency in execution. Congratulations!
Andy Fusco: I have great memories of him playing his heart out with Buddy Rich. I am sorrowful for your loss Steve & band & hope he didn’t suffer too much. Terrific performance by all here, by the way, this is really burning.
Steve Smith is a technical freak. I've watched numerous videos of his and he is like a machine, but a musical one. He makes everything, including this incredible tempo look relax and easy.
Steve is an Icon in modern jazz drumming.......drumming period. I miss the days where great drummers would get together and trade licks............Steve and Dave Weckl.........wow!!!
Constant growth in your art. Dedication to advancement in technique and musical knowledge. All the while such groove and dynamic control. These are the reasons you are absolutely my favourite musician on the planet, Steve. Bravo man.
I was shocked and saddedened to learn of the passing of Andy Fusco. He first came to my notice as lead alto with Buddy Rich. Buddy really liked Andy, he was a character and there are a couple of funny stories of Andy on the bus with Buddy as they were on the road. Rest In Peace Andy you brought good music to those with a discerning ear and thank you for being a good guy. If Buddy thought YOU were OK you were definitely that, OK !!
My condolences to you on the loss of Andy! I saw him perform with your group Vital Information NY Edition at the Dakota in Minneapolis in 2015. It was magical! I enjoy watching youtube clips of Andy playing the Buddy Rich Big Band too!
As a Journey fan I’ve heard for years that Steve is a well accomplished jazz player and just assumed, yeah, I’m sure he’s good, I believe it. After watching this I’m embarrassed how badly I underestimated his playing would be. My apologies. How he played that in the first place is amazing but to do so seemingly effortlessly and then get up at the end and not have a drop of sweat is just a musical and athletic feat of elite playing.
Does anyone know the two other Zildjian rides Steve plays in this recording? I know that during Andy’s solo he’s playing a 19” Beautiful Baby but I don’t know the other ones he is using so if anyone does please let me know! I would love to add them to my collection of Zildjians that I play! Awesome job ‘Machine Gun’ and everyone else!
Steve's playing is mind blowing.
Yeah! You can say that again ! Phew !
Best thing I think I've ever seen him do. Correction. Best thing I've seen anyone do.
Full Zen like machine gun.
Steve Smith is my official favorite drummer of all time and this video is one reason why. But I'll still bust him on losing his stick at :50 mark, haha. The look on his face afterwards is priceless!
His left hand on this is astounding!
Ballistic.
So very sorry for your loss, Steve! Andy was already a legend when I came onto Buddy Rich's band as lead trumpet in 1984, even though he'd already left the band a year or so earlier. I had the good. fortune of playing with him in NYC on a few big band clubdates in the 1990's, but never got to hear him play like this until, a couple of years ago when I was asked to join Cathy Rich's Buddy Rich Alumni Big Band for a few gigs here in NYC at the Cutting Room. What a tragic loss to the jazz community! Andy and Walt Weiskopf, another Buddy Rich sax section alumnus, burn here, along with you and the rest of this fine small group. To think, if Andy had continued his pro football player, we might not ever have gotten exposed to how marvelous a sax player and person he became. RIP Andy Fusco. We miss you! A fine tribute Steve!
steve smith is the master total he is the best
Best drumming I’ve seen in a long, long time.
Just such skills
Wow, Steve is a great Jazz and Rock Drummer
Jazz as good as it gets right there powered by zen master Smith.
This is practically perfection in a live performance, from all members. Everything crystal clear and with all the swing that it requires. With such a fast tempo it is difficult to maintain this consistency in execution. Congratulations!
i saw andy playing live with buddy rich,his alto solos were great and he is in fine form here years later.
Sad to hear of Andy’s passing. Saw him in Montreal in 1982 with Buddy Rich! He was great. R.I.P
Never had my mind blown so quickly into a video.
Hard stuff to play. Andy was always great.
R.I.J. The GREAT Andy Fusco. That drumming was SPECTACULAR!!!
Andy Fusco: I have great memories of him playing his heart out with Buddy Rich. I am sorrowful for your loss Steve & band & hope he didn’t suffer too much.
Terrific performance by all here, by the way, this is really burning.
Steve Smith is a technical freak. I've watched numerous videos of his and he is like a machine, but a musical one. He makes everything, including this incredible tempo look relax and easy.
Yeah . I've seen him live at Yoshi's .. I'm a drummer and total fan of Steve Smith
"Be like water" is the style and technique of this playing. Amazing! 👍
Really nice playing from all. Steve is really burning here. RIP Andy. What a fine player he was.
Steve is an Icon in modern jazz drumming.......drumming period. I miss the days where great drummers would get together and trade licks............Steve and Dave Weckl.........wow!!!
Whoever said bass guitar doesn’t swing? Great communication between that bass player and Steve’s ride cymbal……
Constant growth in your art. Dedication to advancement in technique and musical knowledge. All the while such groove and dynamic control. These are the reasons you are absolutely my favourite musician on the planet, Steve. Bravo man.
What a sax player ! RIP
You make it look so easy Steve. This is such a nice performance.
Such a combination of chops and pocket! Amazing drumming.
I was shocked and saddedened to learn of the passing of Andy Fusco. He first came to my notice as lead alto with Buddy Rich. Buddy really liked Andy, he was a character and there are a couple of funny stories of Andy on the bus with Buddy as they were on the road. Rest In Peace Andy you brought good music to those with a discerning ear and thank you for being a good guy. If Buddy thought YOU were OK you were definitely that, OK !!
Damn Steve this was fantastic. Great band. Really nice drumming , really. Sincerely !
This kind of craziest gig ever… a pity not having been there
I'm so sorry to hear of your friend's passing. Such a loss to the jazz world. ❤☮
Just amazing, a Buddy Rich style temp and from a very calm Steve which shows how in control that he can just relax into the gig.
still love your work!!
My condolences to you on the loss of Andy! I saw him perform with your group Vital Information NY Edition at the Dakota in Minneapolis in 2015. It was magical! I enjoy watching youtube clips of Andy playing the Buddy Rich Big Band too!
For me this is peak Steve Smith 🔥🔥🔥 he’s crazy amazing at this concert
Absofrigginglutely
Bravo!
A great piece to celebrate him. Thank you, Professor Steve Smith.
Best wishes to his family.
Steve is a super star
This is simply beautiful jazz! Incredible & inspiring musicians. Outstanding drumming. RIP Andy!
Rest in Peace, Great musician. 🏆🌹❤️
Wow !
Fantastic!! Thanks for posting.
Omg this so smooooth . Speed and effortless. Steve is a master for sure.
Intense.
amazing, sir and the best drummer i've ever seen in my life
Fantastic swing!
My Condolences.. RIP Mr Andy Fusco.
This performance on MDF is my favorite and this is my favorite Jazz Legacy line up. EPIC!!
Stellar performance by everyone involved!!
Steve drumming with pinpoint accuracy!!👍👍
Beautiful playing by Mr. Smith Thanks for all the inspiration.
As a Journey fan I’ve heard for years that Steve is a well accomplished jazz player and just assumed, yeah, I’m sure he’s good, I believe it.
After watching this I’m embarrassed how badly I underestimated his playing would be. My apologies.
How he played that in the first place is amazing but to do so seemingly effortlessly and then get up at the end and not have a drop of sweat is just a musical and athletic feat of elite playing.
And all the time looking around, smiling, enjoying the performance of his buds, the audience while playing at 100mph.
Thanks for sharing. Beautiful. L♥️VE the smooth sound
A crear piece to celebrate him. Thank you, Professor Steve Smith.
Does anyone know the two other Zildjian rides Steve plays in this recording? I know that during Andy’s solo he’s playing a 19” Beautiful Baby but I don’t know the other ones he is using so if anyone does please let me know! I would love to add them to my collection of Zildjians that I play! Awesome job ‘Machine Gun’ and everyone else!
すばらしい 💕
Impressionante... Grandi!
Τhat is some amazing drive
Awesome!
Smith is a legend.
Wow 🙃 excellent
Steve Smith the best wow my favorite
Great Mestero
Wow 😳
RIP ❤️
Super Jazz Schlagzeuger
Nice
Das Timing ist cool.
RIP.
🌐👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🌐
I also have a Sonor kit, but... you get it...
Yeah,lol
Rip
I know Buddy Rich is considered the best jazz drummer of all time, but I think Steve is very close.
Steve is smoother and more versatile imo
Smoking 🚬
On 🔥
👍❣️
Awesome!!