I read some years ago a book by a bass player named Hinton who played with Jo Jones. He said that Jo Jones was royalty on the drums, but he was a control freak who always tried to tell others what to do. From what to play to where to stand on the bandstand to what you should eat for dinner. Milt Hinton said it would have been comical if he wasn't so serious.
TheLastPictureShow you don't have any idea what you are talking about: Master means you've spent 30+ years as a master player, innovator, sideman, bandleader, teacher. Papa Jo student list looks like a who's who of drummer -Max Roach, Buddy Rich, etc. If you asked Ari or Brian neither would put themselves in that category at this time. It is possible to become famous and/or rich in a short amount of time. But unlike so many things today mastery of anything can not be cheated.
Papa Jo deserves so much credit, it's hard to know where to begin. Besides being a great drummer, he was influential in the evolution of jazz drumming itself. He didn't just play a style, he changed and shaped it.
Watching him, he has that look of confidence of a guy who's totally in control of what he's doing.
Extremely complex rhythms going on here. No "shucking and jivin" at all. He is a rhythm builder. He builds complex rhythm from simple rhythmic fundamentals. He is a true, learned, "rhythmic composer". They are very rare breed indeed.
and people say Danny Carrey and Mike Portnoy are the best drummers ever....educated people know better - this guy is one of the best ever at creating rythms. His independence and creativity are amazing...his timing is no less amazing..this solo displays technical and musical drumming at its best.
This was from the days when people appreciated a much more sublime style matched with massive talent. Most of the great musicians from this era demonstrate these qualities.
I love the look on his face man.... He is the role model for the cool and relaxed drummers like Jeff Ballard who just sit and play so musically and relaxed like they were born playing that way..
I thought I was crazy to want to play the drums with my fingers...I guess with enough confidence, you can do anything on stage and people will like it. This is great.
There are many drummers i love grooving: Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Jack de Johnette... But soloing the are only two masters that combine skills and melodic notion: papa joe and max roach.
You´re right. Ari is part of this tradition of melodic soloing. Brian Blade and Eric Harland are different (altough, of course they are super drummers).
They excellent drummers but not Masters they may well all become masters some day but not yet. I mean Papa Joe's students were people like Max Roach and Buddy Rich plus many others people who went on to become masters and innovators themselves. Learn about the tradition of drumming before you state something so uninformed and foolish sounding.
What a load of malarkey. I know plenty about the tradition of drummer- the question is not how great Ari or Brian's students are, it's whether they perform as improvisers at a level that qualifies them for "master" status. The answer is yes- Brian Blade and Ari Hoenig are every bit as good as Papa Jo Jones. I don't particularly care whether you like to hear it or not.
You are entitled to your opinion but I know Ari and I know he would not classify himself as a master and I doubt Brian would either so clearly you don't know as much about the tradition as think you do and that is my opinion.
The only thing I said, in the first place, is that i like drummers who play their solos in a "melodic" way, such as Papa Joe and Max Roach. Then I said that Ari Hoenig follows this tradition. Nothing more. I´m not saying that one is better than other. I play drums and i´m no one, but can i have my own taste? Thank you.
Agreed Brian and Ari play melodically and I misunderstood your comment and apologize. I just miffed by the ignorance of some posting here to compare someone 20 to 30 years younger than Papa Jo and call them equals? They may get there but it's much too early to anoint them. Ironically Ari who I know would agree and Brian I'm pretty sure would as well and takes nothing away from their tremendous talent displayed today either.
TheLastPictureShow you don't have any idea what you are talking about: Master means you've spent 30+ years as a master player, innovator, sideman, bandleader, teacher. Papa Jo student list looks like a who's who of drummer -Max Roach, Buddy Rich, etc. If you asked Ari or Brian neither would put themselves in that category at this time. It is possible to become famous and/or rich in a short amount of time. But unlike so many things today master of anything can not be cheated.
Great Film- thanks for posting- it's like a succinct portrait of what cool is all about- what a great personality- what a lovely style- and you can see it's all part of a beautiful whole- can't think of anyone around today that exemplifies this kind of attitude-- all the drummers I can think of no matter what style play like such..... attack dogs!
Amazing! Too bad many of us drummers can´t even come close to what he was doing and many other Jazz greats of his era. Oh! well, at least I have a passion and some technique that...... well, I learned from a Jazz master
By playing so smoothly and with such feel and quietness, he caught the one thing that others try to catch by bashing their drums randomly : ATTENTION. top class...
Papa Joe is one of the finest drummers ever. His movements are so fluid and natural. It's almost as if he and the drums are one. Some great drummers look like they are fighting the instrument, Papa Joe has this natural way of playing that is an art unto itself. Simply a beautiful way of playing. Beautiful.
I agree! he didn't play drums, he made love to them!!! That's one of te things I try to achieve as a drummer an as a human being... doing whatever I do, play whatever I play with such a passion.
il migliore del mondo, per la tecnica, le dinamiche, la fantasia e soprattutto per il sorriso smagliante e il sopracciglio ammiccante...!!!! Che tipo, c'è da morire..!
Oh yeah, you could. :] His charisma and love for the instrument are totally contagious. He always makes me feel good. Just by looking his expressions. The guy is a legend. :]
cadaverr - are you aware of a twin session with Buddy playing with Jo Jones? I'd like to have seen how their executions of rudimentary structures compare and countermeasure off one another!
I have the soundtrack of that. Rich does what he always does, explode with muscle and showing off his speed and rudimentary technique. Papa Jo responds with playing music on his drums causing Rich, at one point, to cry out "Oh God! I love what this man plays!"
I got the soundtrack only off a university radio broadcast in New York City many years ago. Don't quote me on this, but I do think it is from the Tonight Show. I do not know what the year is. As i remember, the studio band is playing Old Man River.
he is the only jazz drummer i know of that used a floor tom on his left hand side...i think Keith moon was the other drummer that was unconventional in his approach to drumming.
buddy was too in his playing the bass drum with his stick.
other drummers wouldn't do that for fear of looking stupid...
That set up is not really that uncommon. Larry Mullen Jr. is one drummer who used it and there are others. Moon really didn't actually use that floor tom but rather kept it there for to hold hid drinks (he actually said this in a 1971 interview).
I cannot understand how he can do the bit at 1:01. It's super human. The hardest thing to do when playing drums is to play really quitely and I just find this amazing to watch.
Boring to you only because you have no concept or comprehension of papa jo's style and substance!!! Anyone who thinks the way you do needs a course in drums 101!! Papa Jo started in the late 20's and was a contemporary of Webb, Krupa and was playing with Basie before Rich got any notoriety!! Now, you have completed your first class of drum101,so.....GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!
This is a Drumming Master. I am amazed at how he so effortlessly coaxes sounds from his kit. His sense of time and rhythm astound me. From another time - yet timeless. I am inspired.
That's what I'm talking about! You have to enjoy doing what you do and his face expresions says it all! Great skills and lots of creativity. Amazing drummer!
i love that he uses as many different parts of the drum and as many different techniques as he can rather than just hitting the skins. i really makes it that bit more special
I was part of a drummers jam one time. Present were Max Roach, Elvin Jones and myself. When Papa Jo walked in, Elvin got up and wispered in my ear "Here comes the f---king master!" I think that said it all.
I love Jo Jones' style. He was as fluid as a flowing river. He had that old school show biz smile too. Definitely one of the most important drummers of the 20th Century.
Gwebbly shwupt, hurp-hurp mandingo splort, heembrow? Plust-tuskiddy shreem putkoweklekshtoopeepeeborshtquorsht!
tropwq 2 years ago
What kind of sticks are those?
patswayze18 2 years ago
I read some years ago a book by a bass player named Hinton who played with Jo Jones. He said that Jo Jones was royalty on the drums, but he was a control freak who always tried to tell others what to do. From what to play to where to stand on the bandstand to what you should eat for dinner. Milt Hinton said it would have been comical if he wasn't so serious.
bigreed43 2 years ago
Cuánto swing, cuánta seguridad. Oh, sí .
elsegno 2 years ago
the boss of bosses! nice arguing, by the way :-)
apentema 2 years ago
man this solo+his smile made me grin all day long :)
wonder if he was on anything.... :p
parkbennink1 2 years ago
yeah he's high on music
alivenawake1 2 years ago
fucking amazinig. I am speechless.
a true master beyond.
jpritch2 2 years ago
whats he trying to say im new to this language
MANOFNAR 2 years ago
TheLastPictureShow you don't have any idea what you are talking about: Master means you've spent 30+ years as a master player, innovator, sideman, bandleader, teacher. Papa Jo student list looks like a who's who of drummer -Max Roach, Buddy Rich, etc. If you asked Ari or Brian neither would put themselves in that category at this time. It is possible to become famous and/or rich in a short amount of time. But unlike so many things today mastery of anything can not be cheated.
sonsoflegends 2 years ago
holy shit this guy is soo expressive, gotta love him and his groove...
timezoner 2 years ago
Papa Jo deserves so much credit, it's hard to know where to begin. Besides being a great drummer, he was influential in the evolution of jazz drumming itself. He didn't just play a style, he changed and shaped it.
Watching him, he has that look of confidence of a guy who's totally in control of what he's doing.
homerinchinatown2 2 years ago
his facial expressions kinda remind me of Tim Curry from "The Rocky Horror Picture show"
Janesledtool93 2 years ago
This ought to be required viewing for anyone who presumes to pick up a pair of sticks.
mab0440 2 years ago
yepper..a true master...said more by playing less .
buddy92585 2 years ago 2
i wish i was him.
Tiahur76 2 years ago
They just don't make drummers like this anymore.
Psycho9263 2 years ago
I love the "now watch this, motherfuckers"- look on his face at 1:39. Probably the most entertaining drum solo ever.
b00mhauer 2 years ago 4
it will never get better than this...PERIOD!!!!
His calibre of musicality and showmanship is beyond the reach of many we call GREAT'S today.
karanondrums 2 years ago 2
Super Bad Mutha fucka!!!!!! Wow!!!!
602guy 2 years ago
His presence is just too classy. Charisma illuminates off of him like protons and electrons. WOW!
Br0kenEnGliSh 2 years ago
..very very very rare man!!yeahh!!
toninodrumlecce 2 years ago
Extremely complex rhythms going on here. No "shucking and jivin" at all. He is a rhythm builder. He builds complex rhythm from simple rhythmic fundamentals. He is a true, learned, "rhythmic composer". They are very rare breed indeed.
YouSpamTard 2 years ago 3
sick drummer but lol i think he was on shrooms
ryanandbranslurppiss 2 years ago
Why even pick up the sticks! this dude is a monster.
djkaneck1 2 years ago
i love his cheeky grins!
metalcore0dan 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. Truly amazing!
swckswck 2 years ago
and people say Danny Carrey and Mike Portnoy are the best drummers ever....educated people know better - this guy is one of the best ever at creating rythms. His independence and creativity are amazing...his timing is no less amazing..this solo displays technical and musical drumming at its best.
metalmike83 2 years ago 4
Follow the recording timelines...Jones is the one who influenced Rich and Krupa.
Krupa08 2 years ago 3
looking for the first drummer to play with brushes could Papa Jo be the answer
SisterOfTorment 2 years ago
Now that is a master at his best!
sussexcounty 2 years ago
He was beautiful. One of the all time legends of the instrument. Wish more young drummers would see this.
Drumminman4U 2 years ago 3
This is really amazing,
METALxTAMAxHEAD 2 years ago
That demonstrates that drumming is not only doing a lot of fast and chaotic noise :)
Thanks for posting the video
foxfire180 2 years ago 3
He is so relaxed. And this groove!!!
tomaszha 2 years ago 2
now this is what you call drumming
RWH411 2 years ago 2
I have never seen these types of facial expressions on a drummer whilst doing a solo!
wolfgar2 2 years ago
This was from the days when people appreciated a much more sublime style matched with massive talent. Most of the great musicians from this era demonstrate these qualities.
pleuresy 2 years ago
thanks a lot for posting...
love it!
FunkyFenus 2 years ago
This guys drumming just makes me smile, you cant help it! I love how he doesn't just drop a beat on his drums, he plays with them. Magic.
DanielGween 2 years ago 2
One of my all time favorite solos. Such a creative touch on drumming that is lost these days
poptya 2 years ago
I love the look on his face man.... He is the role model for the cool and relaxed drummers like Jeff Ballard who just sit and play so musically and relaxed like they were born playing that way..
Bendoengbanaang 2 years ago
Players such as Thomas Lang can only dream about playing like this.
Beautiful :)
dylandog8181 2 years ago
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dylandog8181 2 years ago
I thought I was crazy to want to play the drums with my fingers...I guess with enough confidence, you can do anything on stage and people will like it. This is great.
BrandMan211 2 years ago
Kids these days don't understand this type of creativity.
warubandgeek 2 years ago 7
NATURAL!!
yoshitaka1 2 years ago
Officialy my favorite drum solo ever!
sofakingrate 2 years ago
man, this guy truly embodies the joy of drumming.
m0rtem 2 years ago
There are many drummers i love grooving: Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Jack de Johnette... But soloing the are only two masters that combine skills and melodic notion: papa joe and max roach.
HumpaLumpa2009 2 years ago
That's totally not true. They are all masters with fundamentally different approaches to soloing.
And there are new drummers you neglect entirely- both Brian Blade and Ari Hoenig, for example.
TheLastPictureShow 2 years ago
You´re right. Ari is part of this tradition of melodic soloing. Brian Blade and Eric Harland are different (altough, of course they are super drummers).
HumpaLumpa2009 2 years ago
They excellent drummers but not Masters they may well all become masters some day but not yet. I mean Papa Joe's students were people like Max Roach and Buddy Rich plus many others people who went on to become masters and innovators themselves. Learn about the tradition of drumming before you state something so uninformed and foolish sounding.
sonsoflegends 2 years ago
What a load of malarkey. I know plenty about the tradition of drummer- the question is not how great Ari or Brian's students are, it's whether they perform as improvisers at a level that qualifies them for "master" status. The answer is yes- Brian Blade and Ari Hoenig are every bit as good as Papa Jo Jones. I don't particularly care whether you like to hear it or not.
TheLastPictureShow 2 years ago
You are entitled to your opinion but I know Ari and I know he would not classify himself as a master and I doubt Brian would either so clearly you don't know as much about the tradition as think you do and that is my opinion.
sonsoflegends 2 years ago
The only thing I said, in the first place, is that i like drummers who play their solos in a "melodic" way, such as Papa Joe and Max Roach. Then I said that Ari Hoenig follows this tradition. Nothing more. I´m not saying that one is better than other. I play drums and i´m no one, but can i have my own taste? Thank you.
HumpaLumpa2009 2 years ago
Agreed Brian and Ari play melodically and I misunderstood your comment and apologize. I just miffed by the ignorance of some posting here to compare someone 20 to 30 years younger than Papa Jo and call them equals? They may get there but it's much too early to anoint them. Ironically Ari who I know would agree and Brian I'm pretty sure would as well and takes nothing away from their tremendous talent displayed today either.
sonsoflegends 2 years ago
Three quotes from Thelononious Monk:
"A note can be small as a pin or big as the world, it depends on your imagination."
"Whatever you think can´t be done, somebody will come along and do it"
"A genius is the one most like himself"
HumpaLumpa2009 2 years ago
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Three quotes from Thelonious Monk:
"A note can be small as a pin or big as the world, it depends on your imagination."
"Whatever you think can´t be done, somebody will come along and do it"
"A genius is the one most like himself"
HumpaLumpa2009 2 years ago
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TheLastPictureShow you don't have any idea what you are talking about: Master means you've spent 30+ years as a master player, innovator, sideman, bandleader, teacher. Papa Jo student list looks like a who's who of drummer -Max Roach, Buddy Rich, etc. If you asked Ari or Brian neither would put themselves in that category at this time. It is possible to become famous and/or rich in a short amount of time. But unlike so many things today master of anything can not be cheated.
sonsoflegends 2 years ago
So smart. He's my heroe. When looking at this video, you can understand the way he plays if you know that Jo started as tap dancer.
Jacquesthebike 2 years ago
Great Film- thanks for posting- it's like a succinct portrait of what cool is all about- what a great personality- what a lovely style- and you can see it's all part of a beautiful whole- can't think of anyone around today that exemplifies this kind of attitude-- all the drummers I can think of no matter what style play like such..... attack dogs!
ambroulard 2 years ago
WOW this is really poetry on the drums!!!!
datdrummer 2 years ago
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Oh! Wow!!!! That is AWESOME!!
dgall335 2 years ago
Oh my god, this man is AMAZING!!!! I never knew drums could be played that way.
purplel123 2 years ago
he is a sexual maniac of drums
LazarusGordon 2 years ago
HA! Comment of the decade ;)
senseitre 2 years ago
probably the most creative drummer who ever lived
DeanIgnacio 2 years ago 3
Just discovering this man! OH MY OH MY!!!!
what a genius!
mikeleza 2 years ago
This is PRECISELY why I love this website, I wasn't aware of this guy before now. The dude is awesome...
och70 3 years ago 2
This is my black-drum-Jesus ;o)
LOVE him ! :)´
greatfoot1 3 years ago
Yeah, so class, respect Papa Jo Jones !!!
Rodgebi 3 years ago
When not throwing ride cymbals at Charlie Parker's head....
superjules 3 years ago
LoL
andydavenhall 3 years ago
gotta love his face impressions.great drummer
whentheleveebreaks11 3 years ago
Haha - UR right! ;-) He is very cute :-)
LOVE him too.
greatfoot1 3 years ago
cha nadie sabe si este tipo no era dios? probablemente en la biblia se hayan confundido y dios era negro.
huecocielo 3 years ago
there may be other drummers at par with good ol phil, but no one is near as smooth and pimpin as this guy. i lay down my sticks to this man
keithmoonprogidy 3 years ago
The Supreme Drummer. So King-like on
his drum throne. Showing us how to be
musical. This is grand. PAPA JO!
roadrocket7 3 years ago 2
Such cool expression, with excellent playing!!!
MIYASHIRO60 3 years ago
THE WORLD'S FINEST DRUMMER!!!
tfw23 3 years ago 3
he knew the art of having a soft touch. to sound smoothe you had to be light.
speedoflite1 3 years ago
Amazing! Too bad many of us drummers can´t even come close to what he was doing and many other Jazz greats of his era. Oh! well, at least I have a passion and some technique that...... well, I learned from a Jazz master
drummeronmars 3 years ago
i think all of us drummers can learn from this man the simpleness and complexity and god sakes the showmanship it's so amazing
wonkavella 3 years ago 3
That press roll !
mikedaugherty 3 years ago
By playing so smoothly and with such feel and quietness, he caught the one thing that others try to catch by bashing their drums randomly : ATTENTION. top class...
mewrth 3 years ago
just the look on his face is amazing.
then youve got his playing just makes it legendary
jee0ne 3 years ago
Papa Joe is one of the finest drummers ever. His movements are so fluid and natural. It's almost as if he and the drums are one. Some great drummers look like they are fighting the instrument, Papa Joe has this natural way of playing that is an art unto itself. Simply a beautiful way of playing. Beautiful.
maryted 3 years ago
recomment- best beat ever at 1:15 to 1:40
Jonesmayes 3 years ago
this guy is the fucking sex!
and his surname is same as mine :D
i love his swing!
2:13 is the best beat ever!
and his facial expressions = ownage
oh and orgasm at 2:38 lol.
Jonesmayes 3 years ago
I agree! he didn't play drums, he made love to them!!! That's one of te things I try to achieve as a drummer an as a human being... doing whatever I do, play whatever I play with such a passion.
uriangatobataclan 3 years ago
I much prefer listening to and watching drummers of this era than today's drummers.
All the drummers today sound alike( with the exception of a guy called Carl Palmer who is class A tops).
audiophile55 3 years ago
The hands of a surgeon!
giantsownu25 3 years ago
A Natural Giant.
psyne000 3 years ago
Papa Jo Jones is the man. He plays with so much more soul than most drummers. And he knows that silence is as important as sound.
ReistRock 3 years ago 5
he makes some really funny faces when he drums.
mypetFIP 3 years ago
Papa Jo got more sounds out of clicking his drumsticks than most drummers on a huge kit.
mjulio71 3 years ago 6
BEAUTIFUL!!!
mjulio71 3 years ago
One of the all time greats!
miketalbot4 3 years ago 2
Class !!
coconutguardian 3 years ago 2
fuckn... wow.....
soooooo quiet...
soooo simply....
yet soooo amazing.
mypetFIP 3 years ago 2
il migliore del mondo, per la tecnica, le dinamiche, la fantasia e soprattutto per il sorriso smagliante e il sopracciglio ammiccante...!!!! Che tipo, c'è da morire..!
giuliosim 3 years ago
Wow, I'm just in awe of this. That's a level of creative skill that's mind bending.
chaospoet 3 years ago 4
a true master of drumming & entertainment..Papa Jo
DEDRUMMA 3 years ago 4
What a beautiful and joyful drummer... Awesome creativity, great chops and inspiring dynamics. True love for the instrument. One of the greats.
cadaverr 3 years ago 3
Couldn't have said it better,cadaverr.
Jewlampijs95 3 years ago
Oh yeah, you could. :] His charisma and love for the instrument are totally contagious. He always makes me feel good. Just by looking his expressions. The guy is a legend. :]
cadaverr 3 years ago
cadaverr - are you aware of a twin session with Buddy playing with Jo Jones? I'd like to have seen how their executions of rudimentary structures compare and countermeasure off one another!
Standardfrank 3 years ago
I have the soundtrack of that. Rich does what he always does, explode with muscle and showing off his speed and rudimentary technique. Papa Jo responds with playing music on his drums causing Rich, at one point, to cry out "Oh God! I love what this man plays!"
drdee51 3 years ago
dree51 - Are you trying to tell me you have a money substance visual of two of the greatest masters of the drums and you haven't told me?
Shame on you ...lol!
Ok...can you tell me how or where I can get it? Is there a title to this masterpiece?
Your timely response is with great appreciation my Lord...
Standardfrank 3 years ago
I got the soundtrack only off a university radio broadcast in New York City many years ago. Don't quote me on this, but I do think it is from the Tonight Show. I do not know what the year is. As i remember, the studio band is playing Old Man River.
drdee51 3 years ago
I must hear this! hahaha...that's so awesome.
playswithpassion 3 years ago
Y IS HE ALWAYS SMILING?
jakaboy 3 years ago
A true entertainer and showman.
aronizer 3 years ago
he is the only jazz drummer i know of that used a floor tom on his left hand side...i think Keith moon was the other drummer that was unconventional in his approach to drumming.
buddy was too in his playing the bass drum with his stick.
other drummers wouldn't do that for fear of looking stupid...
bigbreadeaterellis 3 years ago
That set up is not really that uncommon. Larry Mullen Jr. is one drummer who used it and there are others. Moon really didn't actually use that floor tom but rather kept it there for to hold hid drinks (he actually said this in a 1971 interview).
drummer78 3 years ago
this kicks bonham in the face
drodenbar 3 years ago
comparing Jo Jones to John Bonham is just wrong. That's like comparing Wes Montgomery to Van Halen
AS5A 3 years ago 2
I cannot understand how he can do the bit at 1:01. It's super human. The hardest thing to do when playing drums is to play really quitely and I just find this amazing to watch.
duffdont 3 years ago
Jeez! That drum roll sounds like being in a pool full of marbles...better yet bb-s......AMAZING!!!!! I agree with Tyrus, "he loved that instrument"
yoshiman106 3 years ago
Watching this always brings a smile to my face. He loved that instrument. True passion.
tyrusrcobb 3 years ago 2
Boring to you only because you have no concept or comprehension of papa jo's style and substance!!! Anyone who thinks the way you do needs a course in drums 101!! Papa Jo started in the late 20's and was a contemporary of Webb, Krupa and was playing with Basie before Rich got any notoriety!! Now, you have completed your first class of drum101,so.....GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!
jsalljr 3 years ago
This is a Drumming Master. I am amazed at how he so effortlessly coaxes sounds from his kit. His sense of time and rhythm astound me. From another time - yet timeless. I am inspired.
ITeachThereforeIDrum 3 years ago
Also, look at the way he smiles through the whole thing. That's not for show, he's having a great time, if anyone ever has.
rottenvenetic 3 years ago
pure magic!
toddius79 3 years ago
love this solo! the dynamics make it feel so relaxing and interesting to listen to. i just found out about jo jones and he's amazing
drummerguy920 3 years ago 4
You mean Neil's solo's,right?
Jewlampijs95 3 years ago
That's what I'm talking about! You have to enjoy doing what you do and his face expresions says it all! Great skills and lots of creativity. Amazing drummer!
enzosilva 3 years ago 5
that's what I'm talking about! You have to enjoy doing what you do and his face expressions says it all. Great skills! Amazing drummer!
enzosilva 3 years ago 2
Beautiful roll
bennymalone 3 years ago
can anyone tell me where this video is from i would love to watch it from the source
kr1507 4 years ago
One of THE BEST, if not THE BEST E-V-E-R!!!!
steviedeedee 4 years ago 4
i love that he uses as many different parts of the drum and as many different techniques as he can rather than just hitting the skins. i really makes it that bit more special
kirstymccafferty 4 years ago 2
gotta luv papa jo....hez so great...i luv his playfulness and calmness...but his virtoisity ....hez just amazing
panzerson2 4 years ago 2
Wow. that was amazing
jaialaisavant 4 years ago 2
One of the great soloists of all time--on any instrument. Awesome.
drummerx357 4 years ago
Watch his face....he plays so effortless. What a showman!
trojanline 4 years ago 3
un groso
gilmur 4 years ago
I was part of a drummers jam one time. Present were Max Roach, Elvin Jones and myself. When Papa Jo walked in, Elvin got up and wispered in my ear "Here comes the f---king master!" I think that said it all.
drdee51 4 years ago 8
Jo Jones -- A Master Jazz drummer, and a really cool cat, daddy-o.
MarkR1957 4 years ago 4
I love Jo Jones' style. He was as fluid as a flowing river. He had that old school show biz smile too. Definitely one of the most important drummers of the 20th Century.
drummer78 4 years ago 2
That there is some envious control!
paukenmeister 4 years ago 4