Drumming has been proven to release endorphins (aka, feel good brain chemicals) and induce Alpha waves in the brain. This simply means you can feel a greater sense of well-being and happiness after a drum session. 3:03 [Healing Sounds Music Therapy]
Steve Gadd i a drummer that always adds that sweet soul to the music he is on. with such a fantastic pocket and musical knowledge to boot its no wonder why he is one of the greatest drummers to ever live
Steve takes the same exact nine or 10 licks and patterns, plays them like he means it with 100% heart and soul, and never gets tired or worn out-even after 40 years of that same stuff. He just keeps on truckin’-thank G-d for GADD
Gadd's time is so good, and his articulation on all the grace notes. His subtlety is what kills it, and the dynamics and stops. He sets everything up to tell the story. Nice.
There's nothing wrong with loud and fast. There's a place and time for everything, ya don't have to beat on your wife, to prove to your girlfriend, that you love her, lettem both shine, just maybe not together. Remember, Buddy Rich was loud and fast !
Sometimes simplicity is good but Gadd sounds like a dude who has no creative edge. You can tell he dismissed working with Herbie Hancock. He knew Chick Corea was hot....no thought. Gadd taught us licks. Never taught us how to grow as a musician.
Steve is a composer and a great creator of drum beats. He gets inside the music and draws out talent from a wellspring. He has marked a true epoch in drumming. Gaddyo
This is the art and mastery of the few musicians that are and were and will always be great for generations to come. I truly miss Joe Sample Wayne Henderson of The Crusaders . Steve Gadd is a drummer that is another luminary in the pantheon and lineage of excellent percussionists . This solo is example of his mastery on the drums. You go Steve !!!
As a pro drummer myself I always remember those before me who I will ALWAYS cherish as mentors, pioneers, and just some bad ass cats! Mr. Gadd, I love you brother and may you continue to be inspiring and influencing the next generations to come.
Gadd is just plain Groove Master. He’s so darn skilled and marchy, yet sooooooo musical. His cymbal selection is so colorful. I have a buddy who has Gadd ears and is also an inspiring drummer & friend. My buddy’s name is dean smith. If I was at laptop I’d share a link. So many great musicians, but S Gadd is special to most every drummer I know. Much respect. Thx for sharing. D. 🤩🎵😊💚
👏 Gadd keeps the greatest groove while he is soloing it's just incredible to watch. I think it makes him, IMHO, the best drum soloist of at least my life time, if not all time.
What an All-Star lineup! Gadd is def an All Time Top Drummer. His rhythm, melody and finesse makes him so great. Joe Sample on the Keys, Ray Parker Jr on the guitar and this band makes jazz music so enjoyable.
AWESOME MR. GADD GREAT OLD SCHOOL STUFF That I kinda learned from my dad’s Jazz ALBUMS! Grandad, DAd, Myself my Brother my kids his kids ALL DRUMMERS. My dad had great jazz ALBUMS STAN KENTON, HERB ALPHERT/ TIJAUNA BRASS, CHASE on and ON.
Awesome, fantastic, their presens - everything. What a combination of highly skilled, experienced, gifted jazz musicians at their very best - outstanding, what can I say ? :-)
The thing that I think makes this so good is that it isn't crazy fast and hard. It's simple but well executed with great feel and timing. I have respect for Steve
The drums have always been part of jazz, because the beat and sound of the drums is so integral to the cultural history of where jazz music originated and evolved from. The drum kit has always held a prominent role in the rhythm section of jazz bands, providing rhythmic drive as well as tonal colors. Extended periods of drumming release endorphins and enkephalins, neurotransmitters that act as natural painkillers and mood enhancers. 4:53 [Dawkes; Jazz Blog Org; Mic com]
Great drummers know that their solos are not supposed to be an exercise in speed, prowess, and flash.. solos should always compliment the song's musicality and bring it all back home to the original groove. Nobody does it better than Steve Gadd!
It starts at about 108 and guess where it winds up after the solo? That's right, that's right - about 108!! Truly THE Master!! Look Ma, no earbuds and/or click!!!
@James Gray Everybody talks about Aja . His work as well with Al Jarreau Kate Bush Barbara Streisand Quincy Jones Chick Corea Steve's band especially that album "Gadditude" Paul Simon Grover Washington I mean the list of the man's performances is extensive . To keep going back to "Aja" as a signpost? Come on.
The feel and dynamics in which Gadd projects every note he plays Is, to me, what sets him apart from other revered drummers like Colaiuta, Weckl, Smith & the rest. Steve is just on another level musically...
The Crusaders sound always needed the trombone with the sax. When Wayne Henderson left, their sound went with him. This is a great video even if most of the founders aren't there.
