Was at this show Steve did a clinic as well at Sam Ash in Carle Place LI NY
two days earlier on a Saturday his solo covered all feels in a drumming specrum for 25 plus minutes non stop very impressive especially with his stamina. Back then he was using a sonor signature bronze pic snare. 3 / 1/2 snares were in the early nintees and Yamaha was the biggest endorser . Weckl was hot in the studio scene and everyone wanted that sound
Great finger control Steve has Jojo is another with that touch.
@ravcampbell 1988 i think. it was the first memorial concert held after Buddy passed away. if it is from that performance, steve gadd and dave weckl were also there with Vinnie Colaiuta and a few others.
@cadillacdude1975 correction, Steve Smiths performance was from the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert held at The Ritz Theater in New York City on April 8, 1991
@erkoape Not when it comes to jazz. I love Peart. I saw Rush in concert 04/03/2011. They're my favorite, but I think Neil is just a little square when it comes to jazz. He already knows what he's going to play when he sits down. In other words, there's no improvising when he plays jazz. That's just my opinion.
@drewper73 I couldn't agree more... I LOVE Peart, but the guy just cannot play jazz in my opinion; he doesn't swing. It was almost painful to watch him take a "jazz" solo during this concert only to turn it into a rock solo about 1 minute in; watch the footage and see for yourself! Peart was quite literally incapable of performing a jazz solo. Still, I've always loved Peart and at the end of the day he's a rock drummer anyway.
Ever since I saw this performance when it came out, have always said that Steve deserved special recognition for playing this great on such a woobly drum riser!
Almost 20 years later, he's even playing 20 times better! What a wonderful role model he is.
@MrPelicanPants You should hear him with his new Raga Bop Trio Live. It's a mind-blowing experience. It's one of those rare bands that really synergizes live.
No one but the best drummers in the world can play a piece like this like this. Another reason Steve Smith goes down in the annuls of music history as the legend he is. One of the best and most versatile ever.
Steve Smith with hair! thought i will never see that!
devildrums 2 days ago
he is class!
StewieFavre 1 week ago
those damn ghost notes lol
waltermcbobom 2 weeks ago
wow.. HIS drumset sounds amazing... and he IS quite amazing... really high quality posting...some great horn section.... i am enjoying the view.
bcdigiart141 3 weeks ago
yes the shoes are for comfort and he pulled it off very well !
JROD331877 3 weeks ago
even the kit is swinging amazing :)
mdb1230 1 month ago
Incrível som, quando ainda tinha cabelos....é um mestre da bateria!!!!!
leodndrummer 2 months ago
Was at this show Steve did a clinic as well at Sam Ash in Carle Place LI NY
two days earlier on a Saturday his solo covered all feels in a drumming specrum for 25 plus minutes non stop very impressive especially with his stamina. Back then he was using a sonor signature bronze pic snare. 3 / 1/2 snares were in the early nintees and Yamaha was the biggest endorser . Weckl was hot in the studio scene and everyone wanted that sound
Great finger control Steve has Jojo is another with that touch.
Taikomaniac 2 months ago
oh my god.. flawless
waltermcbobom 3 months ago
If I was a drummer I would play just like this! LOL
STOMPBOXUSA 4 months ago
Ive Met Steve (twice)in Manhattan with Vital Information(Iridium Jazz Clubs both times)................Great Drummer and a Nice Guy..
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What year was this performance?
ravcampbell 6 months ago
@ravcampbell 1988 i think. it was the first memorial concert held after Buddy passed away. if it is from that performance, steve gadd and dave weckl were also there with Vinnie Colaiuta and a few others.
cadillacdude1975 4 months ago
@cadillacdude1975 correction, Steve Smiths performance was from the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert held at The Ritz Theater in New York City on April 8, 1991
cadillacdude1975 4 months ago
When was this concert?...
MrJazzSaxophonist 7 months ago
Sorry, but Neil Peart much more creative drummer imop.
erkoape 10 months ago
@erkoape Not when it comes to jazz. I love Peart. I saw Rush in concert 04/03/2011. They're my favorite, but I think Neil is just a little square when it comes to jazz. He already knows what he's going to play when he sits down. In other words, there's no improvising when he plays jazz. That's just my opinion.
drewper73 9 months ago
@drewper73 I couldn't agree more... I LOVE Peart, but the guy just cannot play jazz in my opinion; he doesn't swing. It was almost painful to watch him take a "jazz" solo during this concert only to turn it into a rock solo about 1 minute in; watch the footage and see for yourself! Peart was quite literally incapable of performing a jazz solo. Still, I've always loved Peart and at the end of the day he's a rock drummer anyway.
DanLetts97 9 months ago 2
@erkoape poor guy
ren2020ky 3 months ago
Only Steve Smith can pull off matching classic Reeboks with a tux.
Askren34 11 months ago 15
shakey drum riser much?!?! I know from experience, that sucks..Great drummer tho..
dullchime 11 months ago
I love this guy for both his playing and him as a drummer. But FYI Steve, White trainners don't go with a tux. Good prefromance though.
paulwall1981 11 months ago
wow, this guy is awesome.
mervebaby37 11 months ago
an earthquake is going thorugh his drumset
Freshpinguin 11 months ago
steve perry was stupid for letting this guy go. he's awesome and still is.
believin13 1 year ago
0 dislikes, that tells it all.
megaman8923 1 year ago
aaagggghhh! to die for! and this guy is almost a shadow of the drummer he has become....
chrisnewhook111 1 year ago 6
all hail the double bass metal beat on a big band tune, ss rocks!
mcufre 1 year ago
Is there an earthquake or are the drums about to fall on the floor... and roll out the door?
magster65 1 year ago
Thumbs up if you agree.: You know your good at playing drums... when your in front of the band, lol
MarcusBernard89 1 year ago 33
@MarcusBernard89 its a buddy rich memorial concert, of course the drummers r in front. geez
ren2020ky 3 months ago
@MarcusBernard89 all the drummers at this festival played in the front of the band.
StewieFavre 1 week ago
@StewieFavre and they were all great!
StewieFavre 1 week ago
lol tux and sneakers haha steves gnarly tho
filmskate14 1 year ago
Ever since I saw this performance when it came out, have always said that Steve deserved special recognition for playing this great on such a woobly drum riser!
Almost 20 years later, he's even playing 20 times better! What a wonderful role model he is.
MusicLessonsComp 1 year ago
what size snare is he using...it seems huge...
Jabarichonicles 1 year ago
@Jabarichonicles At the time, he had been using 6X14 snare drums.
BassmanII 1 year ago
Steve is the man. And this is only 1991. The rate and extent that he's grown since then is utterly ridiculous.
MrPelicanPants 1 year ago
@MrPelicanPants You should hear him with his new Raga Bop Trio Live. It's a mind-blowing experience. It's one of those rare bands that really synergizes live.
metamorphosis67 1 year ago
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MrPelicanPants 1 year ago
No one but the best drummers in the world can play a piece like this like this. Another reason Steve Smith goes down in the annuls of music history as the legend he is. One of the best and most versatile ever.
Thank you for the great post....
47TheSteve 1 year ago
Thaaaaanks!
sextenica 2 years ago