It would have been better if I'd had my tripod but the best I could do on the day was hand held camera. It was that or not film at all. Most folks seem to have focussed on the music and enjoyed it.
@@barryyoungdrumsI enjoyed listening to the drumming. I also like looking because it gives a better idea of how legendary drummers do their grooves & solos. Here I had to look elsewhere because I'd rather not force my eyes with shaky images.
In an effort to clarify the debate over Steve's interpretation of the "Mozambique" check out "Steve Gadd Up Close": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7eVClkOkud8.html. At 48' 22" he offers an explanation. He says his rhythm is "based off a Mozambique". He demonstrates the bell pattern (2-3 clave) and adds the Tumbao pattern on the tom-toms, rather than on bass drum which is more common. Steve never claims it to be an authentic Mozambique. The book "Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drum Set" by Frank Malabe and Bob Weiner (DCI Music) pp 47-48, explains the traditional rhythm, the drum set version, and a transcription of two of Steve's personal variations. If you study it you will learn something useful, which is more productive than arguing about it. Frankie Malabe was an in-demand performer and teacher in New York in the 1980's. Peter Erskine and John Riley were among his many students.
This should be shown to every beginning drum set player in the world. No blazing chops or break neck tempos needed. Feel, groove, and musicality win the race
