I went on 9/29, early show, and managed to sit 18 inches from Gadd's HiHat. It was so amazing. I brought my 11 year-old with me and Gadd was so nice to him. A most memorable father/son night out.
@@sonomaskio7874 that's because those good old chops are all this master needs to make a perfect solo, with all the aspects of groove, feel and telling a musical story that makes sense and is to the point. It shows that he's creative, because his solo's are from the heart and in the moment, even if he only uses the same signature licks (which are many btw.) Your comment shows that we've forgotten what it's all about. Gadd's playing reminds us that making music is not an athletic sport, but it's telling a story and moving people.
Mr Friendly...Respectfully, I don’t need to hear your opinion & lecture. You can rant about Gadd all day if you want, I’ve heard it all before!! I think your missing the point (which l’m not going to repeat) I haven’t forgotten anything,Btw! I know Gadd’s contribution to the music “FIRST” & then to the INSTRUMENT!! I noticed that your perspective about him is a biased one!!! My angle is a subjective one!! SO, you can carry on admiring Steve Gadd!! Ohh! and BTW!...pls continue to be delighted by hearing the same ol’ story in his playing!!!!!
@@sonomaskio7874 That something called "style", or "personal sound", which I'm not sure you'll have 50 years from now - at least one that's still relevant.
wow.. what a angle for the video.. its a drummers dream come true to watch the GROOVE KING ... w chick and all these great musicians... thanks for posting this up....
Steve is playing so ... delicate ... groovy ... supportive ...nobody can do it like him. There are lots of drummers with a drumset twice as big, but Steve brings out so many colours. His cooperation with the percussionist is mindblowing. Always a miracle. 🥰🙏
Isn't it great to see such super seasoned musicians still have so much fun after all these years? And they aren't half naked or making suggestive moves or jumping around like idiots or playing so loud you can't stand it. I LOVE JAZZ MUSICIANS. Bless you all.
Always so special to come across these videos of MR.Gadd playing.Everything he played on was truly a work of passion.I especially loved what he did with steely Dan, and Paul Simon. You just know when he was the drummer on the record.One of the greatest of all times.!!! When I think of drumming and the true legends of the instrument He's at the top of the list.
I had the pleasure of hearing and meeting Mr Gadd in clinic recently (Auckland, New Zealand. Nov. 2018). He played beautifully of course and was so helpful in answering questions and demonstrating. A true Sharman of the drums.
He's a lot less fiery than in the old days, but his smoothness and economy of motion are superb. I saw him a couple weeks ago and he did a great job of highlighting the amazing younger guys in the band (Lionel and Carlitos especially). Gadd's solos are pretty rote these days, usually consisting of his greatest hits licks (including the Asia tom fills), but he has nothing at all to prove. You want to see astonishing drum solos, there are countless young players like Marcus Gilmore and Eric Harland who will more than satisfy. Gadd is about groove and comfort, getting the job done and making everybody in the band sound great.
i like the way Gadd solos now. the idea of density and quantity of notes needs to end as a measuring stick. its feel and idea . the younger drummers are developing this. Gadd is now showing how its done. did you see how he navigated those band figures.amazing. the listener might take that for granted.
So well said. Gadd has always had "musical taste", in spades. And you're exactly right about the rote nature of his solos in his later years, but it's like listening to Heifitz or any other great musician go with the pieces and highlights that s/he has been playing for years; the ones that set them apart. It's like enjoying a well-aged vintage wine. Solid, dependable, and GREAT!
The MAN never misses a ghost note !!! You can only get there by being Steve Gadd for 70+ years. No other way Sorry folks … You can try ?!? … but let’s be real now
Gadd was the best drummer going back in the 70's. His records with Chick in the 70's were amazing. He has a great style of drumming. It is not as special though as it used to be when he was younger and played with more fire.
