Not a lot of drummers wouldnt even bother to look at some of the older cats, looking at drummers from back then is my inspiration, my favorite modern day drummer is aaron spears but we all learn differentt ways so
i saw tony williams at jazz alley in seattle back in the early 90's. i actually met w/him during a dinner break and he gave me a set of sticks. my ex-wife worked at jazz alley and set up the meeting. it was really great to talk with him. i remember after one of his sets the manager of jazz alley came up to the stage and asked him to play lower...so funny...what a joke. tony williams is loud - thats his style.
I am going to practice this solo just to check my cardiovascular system...hope to survive.
What an icon of drumming this sir really was. I discovered Tony in my twenties when I was very fond of prog rock/jazz and workshiped Peart, Gadd and Colaiuta, all of them masters on their own right. But Tony is just special, cant explain it.
@ziberfantom HUH? Maybe you don't know this but the band is "vamping" which means they are repeating a musical phrase for Tony to solo over. The whole tune was not in this video clip, just the drum solo over the vamp!!
I've just been watching a load of vids on here of Weckl and Vinnie. And I loved them, and thought what fine drummers these boys are. But then I come back to watch Tony. And there we are. The man. The best.
@teetomthomas Yeah man I hear you. Weckl and Vinnie are great but they have no sound. But Tony damn is just an innovator from his approach to his ideas and the way he hits the drums just produces a tone like no other. And his FEEL Fucking incredible. There will never be another Tony Williams.
He dies soooo early...he had ESP. And the finest ear I've yet heard for how a set of drums should sound played improvisationally. You have to hit the things to get the sound out of them.
i love the fact that he defies what is deemed the proper jazz drum set up!! no coated head on the snare so...no brushes even though he can kill it, big toms stylistically tuned to rock...to my drum bruhs out there try showing up to a gig with that set up and watch the comments fly out of their mouths...swing it hard and hit hard and mean everything you play...thats what tony was about, INTENTIONAL MUSIC ....I LOVE IT!!! ,
You can't top Tony. All of the power of rock with all of the sophistication/ intelligence of Jazz. Matched grip, even. Hit hard as hell that way, with huge sticks. He didn't fake it like Chambers or the rest of the poser frauds. Tony was 100% soul, all musician.
@rkfromchi There isn't really a reason. He probably just like to play with the traditionnal grip (unmatched) for light parts and the 'matched' grip for the heavy stuff :p But he could most likely do all the solo with one grip or the other
@rkfromchi When you know both grips in and out, some drummers - myself included - feel traditional grip (unmatched) gives you a different feel about the sound, whilst matched gives you FAR greater efficiency, better movement, and better control. Some drummers do it to "stay loose" but really it's just preference for snare work to use trad. grip sometimes.
I know what you mean. I can't play jazz with matched grip. It feels too heavy handed for me. So for that I go with trad. Same way I can't play the heavier stuff with traditional- i gotta go with matched. I think it's best to master both though.
What a drummer! All the chops you could ever possibly wish for, plus an extraordinary ability to be a unique and totally creative musician. Great video.
Not a lot of drummers wouldnt even bother to look at some of the older cats, looking at drummers from back then is my inspiration, my favorite modern day drummer is aaron spears but we all learn differentt ways so
13drummerman 4 days ago
Mr Groovzilla,you are 1 lucky guy,I would hv done anything to get pair of Stick from the late great Tony.
jazzfusionsoul 1 week ago
i saw tony williams at jazz alley in seattle back in the early 90's. i actually met w/him during a dinner break and he gave me a set of sticks. my ex-wife worked at jazz alley and set up the meeting. it was really great to talk with him. i remember after one of his sets the manager of jazz alley came up to the stage and asked him to play lower...so funny...what a joke. tony williams is loud - thats his style.
MrGroovzilla 2 weeks ago
Gristle + finesse
drumr6198ish 1 month ago
Best god dam drummer this planet has ever seen!
mallaes2006 1 month ago
I am going to practice this solo just to check my cardiovascular system...hope to survive.
What an icon of drumming this sir really was. I discovered Tony in my twenties when I was very fond of prog rock/jazz and workshiped Peart, Gadd and Colaiuta, all of them masters on their own right. But Tony is just special, cant explain it.
TheMoonchild1969 2 months ago
tony is maybe one of the most deliberate yet free drummers I've ever seen. Absolute total genius....
TheTeekayes 5 months ago
this guys in the wrong band...
ziberfantom 5 months ago
@ziberfantom HUH? Maybe you don't know this but the band is "vamping" which means they are repeating a musical phrase for Tony to solo over. The whole tune was not in this video clip, just the drum solo over the vamp!!
maxwellbutton 4 months ago
You know, just coming back to this, one realises why the man is an important drummer. His work is rhythmically innovative, not chops alone.
There's a remarkable difference.
Samsgarden 5 months ago
i thought that simon phillips was original, boy was i wrong for so many years this is way better
frankanizer 5 months ago
whats the name of this song ?? thx
antonioneill 6 months ago
The drumming Art at its apex.
Easleytee 8 months ago
I love that he rocks a pillow in his kick too.
TbTReviews 10 months ago
I've just been watching a load of vids on here of Weckl and Vinnie. And I loved them, and thought what fine drummers these boys are. But then I come back to watch Tony. And there we are. The man. The best.
teetomthomas 11 months ago 2
@teetomthomas yup
indoud 10 months ago
@teetomthomas Yeah man I hear you. Weckl and Vinnie are great but they have no sound. But Tony damn is just an innovator from his approach to his ideas and the way he hits the drums just produces a tone like no other. And his FEEL Fucking incredible. There will never be another Tony Williams.
CHC4669 8 months ago
@CHC4669 vinnie definitely has a sound
flipadiddle 8 months ago
@CHC4669
" Weckl and Vinnie have no sound " Really?
MrQstixx 4 months ago
@MrQstixx in terms of using the latest of state of the art technology in clinics ,gigs etc..
Tony could get his sound out of any kit any time given.Vinnie & Dave are phenomenal drummers what so ever.
nadir6661 2 months ago
He dies soooo early...he had ESP. And the finest ear I've yet heard for how a set of drums should sound played improvisationally. You have to hit the things to get the sound out of them.
HollywoodWags 1 year ago
The greatest drummer who ever lived, period. Every major genre incorporated into one style.
Asymmatrix 1 year ago
i love the fact that he defies what is deemed the proper jazz drum set up!! no coated head on the snare so...no brushes even though he can kill it, big toms stylistically tuned to rock...to my drum bruhs out there try showing up to a gig with that set up and watch the comments fly out of their mouths...swing it hard and hit hard and mean everything you play...thats what tony was about, INTENTIONAL MUSIC ....I LOVE IT!!! ,
hotmail99 1 year ago 7
mi #1
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doronkorecords 1 year ago
You can't top Tony. All of the power of rock with all of the sophistication/ intelligence of Jazz. Matched grip, even. Hit hard as hell that way, with huge sticks. He didn't fake it like Chambers or the rest of the poser frauds. Tony was 100% soul, all musician.
Asymmatrix 1 year ago
@Asymmatrix Saying Chambers is a poser fraud should be punishable by law :P The rest of your comment, totally cool though.
sofakingrate 1 year ago 11
Im not a drummer, I play bass. I would like to know why he switches grips from unmatched to matched within the solo. Any drummers out there?
rkfromchi 1 year ago
@rkfromchi There isn't really a reason. He probably just like to play with the traditionnal grip (unmatched) for light parts and the 'matched' grip for the heavy stuff :p But he could most likely do all the solo with one grip or the other
hadrienpierson 1 year ago
@rkfromchi When you know both grips in and out, some drummers - myself included - feel traditional grip (unmatched) gives you a different feel about the sound, whilst matched gives you FAR greater efficiency, better movement, and better control. Some drummers do it to "stay loose" but really it's just preference for snare work to use trad. grip sometimes.
Matches is the best grip overall by far, however.
FeeLtheHertZ 1 year ago
I know what you mean. I can't play jazz with matched grip. It feels too heavy handed for me. So for that I go with trad. Same way I can't play the heavier stuff with traditional- i gotta go with matched. I think it's best to master both though.
kwakis 1 year ago
What a drummer! All the chops you could ever possibly wish for, plus an extraordinary ability to be a unique and totally creative musician. Great video.
mjazz234 1 year ago
Amazing is Tony Williams. Outstanding technique. Improvisational genius!
cementdriveway 1 year ago
All The Greats Kick Butt!.
jarooism 1 year ago