Bill Stewart - Awesone Drum

[eclef]

*4:49 typo

[eclef]

@hippie 4:43-4:46 was some of the most sickest musicality ive ever heard thus far in my life!!! Lol

[Hensomat]

FREAK!!!! love it....! :))

[jazzsocialista1]

Toca TODO Bill !

[jaidomingueztw]

increible!!!!

[djcuvcuv]

holy shit. the best way for me to describe how much i enjoyed listening to this is to explain how i just shat my pants. which due to my bizarre sense of humor implies that i enjoyed it very very very much. bill is just so creative, endless pit of inner rhythms and ideas, and larry is just fuckin groove-meister fresh up in here. i would like to live in this video, i want to BE this video

[morphis3]

rrdrums is bitter and twisted. Probably failed as a drummer him/herself. Mr Stewart has worked hard and is doing it at the top level and sounds amazing. Go Bill, I'm loving your work!!!

[ziqqyman101]

Yayuh!!!

[GMD825]

Bill's a mo-fo!!! Love his playing on Michael Brecker's 'Essence Of Time'...

[MrAndresmadrigal]

Great Great !!!!

[HippieDrummer06]

wow! that was so fucking musical!

[Acrylicdrums]

This video highlights Bill's influences very well. Incredible taste...layered playing...textures, swing, groove and a perfect dynamic sense. He uses his kit fully as a total melodic component, not just as a timekeeper. He makes me want a gretsch bop kit right now! (and um yeah, his talent!)

[ficomunoz]

THANK YOU!

[5000Flores]

4:45 for the fucking win

[nadirsharav]

What is the time signature? or is it 4\4? :X

[drumbum1010]

5/4

[TheblackbirdsSC]

5:41 all you need to say

[rrdrums110]

Ok..before I bag anymore on him I'm going to listen some more. fair enough?

Right nowI'm just not hearing the firepower i like a drummer to have. I'm seeing a too small of stick and drum being propeeled by just thumbs. The creativity isn't the issue.

[rrdrums110]

Wtf do people claim I don't know jazz? Billy Cobham w/Horace silver rapes this fairy. Tony Williams w/anyone. Philly Jo Jones. J morello. Elvin. Peter erskine. Ralph Humphreys. Brian Blade. I know good drummers dude. peter erskine Mitch Mitchell Manu ktche etc etc.

[keyboardwhiz]

Sorry, rrdrums. Just saw Bill Stewart last night with Larry Goldings and he was phenomenal -- in his own right. Mitch Mitchell, Elvin Jones and Al Jackson are up there for me. Check out Wilderness by Tony Williams. But you're right. You do know drummers. This guy Bill Stewart was jawdropping good.

[erikimba]

and your are totally forgotten bill stewart. maybe to complex or to organic for your square ears and taste

[a1b2c3d4e5f6ghijklmn]

the mroe comments I read from rrdrums, the more I get the impression rrdrums doens't have clue what jazz drumming is all about

[rrdrums110]

Get some bigger drums and sticks and try try try again to sound more like Tony williams.

[a1b2c3d4e5f6ghijklmn]

you are such charlatan haha

[nadirsharav]

Sweet

[rockinreems]

Man, this cat just blows my mind..........DAMN!!!! An I think the hihat thing, just makes it all the better. GOOD STUFF!

[keyboardwhiz]

rockinreems, I saw Bill Stewart with the Larry Goldings Trio at the San Francisco Jazz Festival.

Bill Stewart stood out as a force. He was killer.

Creativity is his middle name.

[ParnvoL]

He's one of my favoruites out there. I think his solos are some of the most unique and melodic stuff I've seen, and his approach to the ride is just laidback and sweet.

[sNaRe270]

it is really too bad a couple of you have to be so ignorant to jazz and music in general. just because you come from different drumming backgrounds doesn't mean you can't appreciate great musical jazz drumming like stewart brings to the table. on a lighter note, that was kickass

[ronoman88]

Pick a better term the same principle is true. It's dead. This music is dead. It died. The nicest people I'm sure but It's lost.

[Moodylovesbears]

that kinda looks like a supraphonic that he's using. Anyone else think that?

[Gat2000]

This is how you sholuld play a drum solo. Maybe the most musical solo drumming on drum set I have ever heard. Great dynamics and ideas... everything is there.

[bea5ToloG]

yeah, but someone should buy him a hihat stand that stays put

[rrdrums110]

ronoman 88 I can agree w/you on lack of firepower for sure. But what the hell would you do w/it in this pansie ass jazz band? That's supposedly a hammond organ being barely touched here. I'm used to those things being manhandled w/double leslies ala jimmy smith or Brian auger and for drummers come on give me tony or billy buddy sonny jack not only do I want and crave firepower I want it to explode wher it's measured in horsepower.

[IwillPAWNu]

rrdrums110 you are to funny. I love how you just disagree with everyone on every drum video I've seen. I think other people like it to because they like to yell at you.

So thank you for your public service.

[shlempnar]

hey this is all pretty new to me. can anyone hook me up with some details of who bill plays with. who the other guys are? who they might play with? some good jazz recomendations. everything.

[benwilliamsquad]

Get the Pat Metheny trio albums (99-00 and Trio Live), John Scofield's En Route and Chris Potter's Lift albums and go from there. If you are wondering who Bill listened to you might wanna check out Tony Williams

[shlempnar]

thanks bro

[mpb32167]

bill also played some awesome funky stuff on Maceo Parker's "Mo's roots" album

[mackfmocattack]

guitar work is rly nice too

[mackfmocattack]

this guy is insanely good

[pelingula]

20,22,24 inch K Dry Complex Rides

[JazzSage23]

Uuuuu! Now THAT was fucking something! Good thing im seeing this at a time when im thinking that playing jazz isnt really fun like i thought it was going to be.

[Shadowfury]

Oh wow.. Are all those 3 cymbals rides and he kind of uses it as a crash?

Does anybody know the specs of his cymbals? I see a K Zildjian, but not sure if they are the regular K's or the K Custom ones.

[drfreebs]

Can't help thinking about Timbalands beats.

[ronoman88]

Apparently my commenting on poor Mr. Stewert not being hip ALL RATIONAL PERSPECTCTIVE HAS BEEN LOST. "He makes the inst. sing","needs more ear training" etc. I wanna cry.

If I wanted to expose a young mind to new music I would say I'd play this for him after listening to 26,000 other diff things first. how's that?

It is that dull. I'd like all the other commenters rolling their eyes to pls check out "Shop Talk" by Cold Blood with Sandy McKee from 1972 and let me know what ya think

[dattilotech]

Wow!! Bill, Some of the most refreshing, creative, & interesting, drumming I've ever heard. Thanks for making the instrument sing. Keep giving us new horizons.

[ocsdct]

ronoman...ronoman...huh! Bill Stewart is an AMAZING jazz drummer...Gavin Harrison is amazing too, but is not a jazz drummer, anyway...what's your point? How can you compare? Who is better, Akira Jimbo or Steve Gadd? Papa Jo Jones or Carter Beauford? Bruford or White? Erskine or Acuña?...what's the f...ing point? By the way, I'm a jazz addict, but I love Porcupine Tree...

[ryhanen]

Where I come from, Porcupine tree is for musical nerds. If you dig it, well - good for you.

[MisasPadre]

musical nerds?

what an ignorant statement

[ryhanen]

Ronoman: What IS hip?

[riddleman65]

Tell me tell meeeee, if you think you knooow

I know your comment's 8 months old, but I couldn't resist.

[boystenroonio]

Sweet Playing Bill!

Sounds like WRONGman88 needs some more ear training!

[ronoman88]

By the way for all the young drummers reading this the doodling you're hearing is what I'd call BAD music. Does this make sense?

If you're honestly enjoying what your hearing here (I'm not blaming Bill) your musical taste needs to be a tad more refining.

[MisasPadre]

dude shut up, you have NO idea what your talking about!

bill stewart and larry goldings AND pete berstein are some of the greatest musicians alive

[julcermac]

it's called jazz.

[ronoman88]

"Amazing Drummer" We're all exp.drummers commenting here from diff backgrounds. Bill is very well schooled such as Lang or Steve Smith etc. But IMO there are many others who are more worthy of serious study and scrutiny such as Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree. I want every drummer reading this (laughing at me) to study any and every piece he touches. He is the example for every young drummer. Bill is very good and nice guy etc but has NO firepower NONE. Study INABSENTIA,FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET.

[webstercat]

Firepower? What a useless term.

[ronoman88]

If you're into this music and a drummer and young you're the major league jackass.

He's a hipsters bore.

Listen to the audience eat this sh-t up for more and YOU're one of them.

[xhilikus]

Do you realize that nothing you are saying makes any sense?

That said, Bill Stewart is an amazing drummer.

[MisasPadre]

yes he is

[ronoman88]

If Stew is one of the best for you enjoy. "I aint one of them" Thank God.

Its tired and so are you.

[TheBigRoll]

he is and you aint is right. -still waiting for your video. walk the walk...then you can talk the talk.

[ronoman88]

If he's hip to you...you're not hip.

There are approx 2000 drummers who play like him. I counted.

[TheBigRoll]

-well I guess you aint one of them because if you were you would post a vid on the tube and let us all see and hear just what it is you can do...i am sure that metheny and sco just hire him because he needs the work? wake up. stewart is one of the best.

[Mikejizzle510]

you counted?? counted where? Jackass

[memehame3467]

Bill stewart has created his own unique voice on the drummset... thats genius, and thats was makes him fucking amazing to listen to.

[drycomplexity]

You don't get much more of a musical drummer that this. The dude just plain rocks!

[prodigy24]

he's what i like to call, too good... best living drummer anyone?

[TeenageWind]

Pffffffffft

Yep, stupidly good.

[ronoman88]

Not crack...experience.

[ronoman88]

Remember Elvin used only 18in bass drums nvr a 16. The reason for this is Elvin,Art,Philly,Mike Clark etc at the time wanted the BD to sound like another tom. To me over time of the last 120yrs of trapsets Larger BD sound better at lighter vol and sound unbelievably grt at loud volume. Whereas 18 BD sound good at light vol but sound like total sh-t at loud vol. The best is to have 2BD I think 24in and 16x20 are best. The past 20yrs has seen the young hipsters emulate their heros. Hip aint great.

[jononot]

18's sound like shit at loud volume?

man, what crack have you been smoking?

[madchops82]

hip ain't great? if it's hip and sounds hip, it's hip. Bill Stewart is hip.

[djcuvcuv112]

bill's touch...hes just tappin' on those drums!

hes got such beautiful musical ideas

[rosasdefuegorock]

muy muy bueno pasen a ver rosas de fuego el mejor rock argentino broders!!!!!!!!

[Cowri]

ahhh, a touch of genius, absolutely brilliant playing.

[tubzinblu]

It just don't get much better than this, one of the greatest drummers in the world ........... WOW ! love him

[japanisefishmarket]

great drummer one of my favourites

paul wertico is good too...

[ebutuvul]

i loves his humor.. great humor great drums!

[elimenohpee182]

Man I love this melody. Bill makes it look so easy doesn't he?

[eightygrand]

Actually, i wanted to be his groupie. But I'm not a dude so he couldn't group me.

[allumirati]

I think it's funny how his hi hat keeps drifting away but that doesn't phase him a smidge.

[ChrisCovais]

Actually, he's pulling it back with his feet.

[allumirati]

I know, what I mean by what I said is that it doesn't effect his playing although he keeps pulling it back.

[shaneparreco]

anyone out there have a line on the Bill Stewart modern drummer festival video that this clip is from? My friend used to have the vhs, but its been lost and I'm trying to find another copy out in the world.

[appleseed666]

I think one ride is his complex dark k, but what's the other one w/ a hole cut out of it?

[Sic4ce]

22 in dry light ride

[appleseed666]

the one that has a 1/2 moon cut out of it?

thanks for the reply

[Sic4ce]

Yeah zildjian K dry light, 22 inch

[lwgillan]

I'm pretty sure the one with the chunk cut out is a vintage K from the '60s. I think it's the ride that he ended up basing his "Dry Complex Ride" off of.

[italiarovinata]

Extraordinary drummer, tasteful.

One of the best jazz drum solo I've ever heard.

[hipdrummer]

I had the pleasure of meeting Bill in Philly years ago at Chris's Jazz Cafe. He's a nice guy. It was amazing watching him from a few feet away!

[jltheriot]

He is sooo good

Love that Little Gretch Kit

think Im gonna get me one

[roadrocket7]

Leave it to a crowd of redneck inbred non-musicians to comment on the sexuality of a

classy, totally original talent like Bill. You cretins have no place in this world. You just wish you had 1/10 his talent. God Bless

you, Bill Stewart. Wish you were my teacher.

[madchops82]

2:24-2:say.......

[kirk7524875248]

OK, I'm a Vinnie-file, but this is the sweeeeeetest straight-ahead drum solo I've ever heard. Niiieeeeece!

[jazzman158]

Such clear playing, when Bill cues the head back in again at the end, there is no doubt in anyone's mind where the hell they are. Fantastically musical playing and one hell of a drum sound.

[migibatter]

does anyone know what year that Gretsch kit are from?

[j70000]

stewart is fantastic. agreed on the 18 bass drums though. check out steve davis, a relatively unknown drum master

[ebutuvul]

HA! finally i found a drummer that could really sing ( if u know what i mean..). he`S today`s most innovative & expressive drummer! i just wanna be like him when i grow up - music wise - the gay part (why not?!).

[ebutuvul]

the art of drumming baby! artistically beautiful! vinnie,weckl,lang,donati,chamb­ers.. HELLO?!?!? drumming isn`t all about chops!!!!!!

[ronoman88]

I'm a freak about Bass Drums and the 18in just sucks played soft,hard,fast,slow tuned up down whatever. When I see so many young guys emulating the old guys I want to tell them the old greats in this one area were silly.

[pjustusxi]

I guess Elvin Jones' 16 and 18 inch bass drums in the '60s were awful sounding, too, weren't they?

[ronoman88]

I know well to which I spk. on the subject indulge me a little. That 18in BD is an extention of a tom. All Jazzers 64-68 loved them, tuned them high. I'm old enough look back and HATE them now. Bill's a good player credit given but it does get better than him.

[kindoftrue]

it doesn't get any better than Bill Stewart

[Flobey]

Rono, you do not know what you're talking about.

[ronoman88]

A nice drum doodler but no firepower. The music is also pedestrian. It's nice rehearsal fun. I want to also put a temporary moritorium ban on 18in BD for at least a year.

[timothypetergreen]

Hey man 18in's are awesome =P I like bill in some stuff. he can have serious power when he wants to. and i agree, this music s pretty boring

[flipadiddle]

ronoman, you seriously, seriously, do not know what the fuck you are talking about. you really don't.

[TRBrownn]

Yea, I agree. Give me a drummer with some balls bashing on a 26 inch bass drum on a tune in 4/4, not this run of the mill 5/4 shit that I have to count in order to follow. It's back to Guns N' Roses for me too.

[TRBrownn]

this is intended for ronoman88

[cearleywine]

I like how you call this run of the mill yet you are choosing Guns N Roses. You must not be much of a musician, which is okay but Bill Stewart's skill with the drums is way above most. And a 5/4 this fast needs to be felt more than counted.

[TRBrownn]

You missed the point. Bill is one of my favorite drummers. As I wrote below, this response is intended for ronoman88. Go back and read his comment and you'll understand why I wrote this to him.

[allaaaah]

you useless/tasteless piece of shit..

Guns N` fucking roses are a turds u bitch bag

[yuvutero]

este si es un baterista de verdad

[Protozoo79]

I really think he's the best 5/4 player on the planet! Nobody makes so beautiful rithmic variations like him on a 5/4 solo... he's just amazing!!

[Ooshbala]

This guys an amazing drummer but is he really gay? ive heard that about him.... and yea! it dos look like theres a big bite in his ride!!

[FukuzawaY]

Why do you care? Do you want to fuck him?

[anp27]

Yes.. he is in fact, gay. I still love him though! I'm a girl btw..

He's a wonderful drummer.. gay or straight.

[pulsingdrums]

This man is the absolute king of melodic drumming ! I love the way his hi-hat seems to go away ! So much passion here...

[isralihora3467]

one of my favorite drummers, love his style and the sound of his kit!!!!

[brantan84]

may i know what's the ride cymbal on the extreme right of bill's kit? the one he plays at 5:28. Is it Constantinople series?

[scricchiolo]

one of the greatest together with Joey Baron

[DaviPentax]

..incredible Bill...

[webstercat]

Loads of fun! I'd prefer to hear Bill than Gadd playing with this trio. Nice and open tom sound, swings like crazy and a lots to listen to. Very Sweet!

[j4zzDrumm3r]

bill sets an amazing feel as he keeps time and he's very creative in his solos.

[elimenohpee182]

Man I love Bill Stewart's use of the hh. He's not super strict like some drummers, always stuck on 2 and 4. But he kind of uses it as a comping technique, I love it!

[ppetracco]

I dig it. Is the snare a Supra? And is it just my imagination, or his ride's got a big "bite mark"?

[Lassesteff]

Bill's snare is a Ludwig Supraphonic Hammered Bronze (14x6,5).. And his ride is a 22" Old Zildijan K, with "bite mark" as you say..

[radiods]

that was tight!

[patfreecat]

havent peter in a ages, this has taken me to a better place!!! and all this crack!!!

[bosserbee]

wow thanks so much if there's more please post

[stjames61]

It's a beautiful thing to see and hear. He's got technique, taste, musicality, ideas, and that nice loose pulse or swing.

[barenakedskot]

ahh my hi-hat escapes from me all the time... its just a matter of having a heavy foot and not good enough carpet. bill stewart is amazing, i just saw him with jon scofield when they came to my town. kicked ass, bill stewart is one of the best out there today.

[sticksbass]

perhaps all time.

[ppetracco]

Yeah, i got the same prob. My HH escapes and my snare stand comes close to me. Sometimes i just tie them down to each other..

[hamaknaflint]

just a correction. "it's now a days".

[hamaknaflint]

what's the brand of the hi-hat stand? the stand is kinda "low tech"... lol... he looks like sword fighting with the cymbals.. great arm movement, very smooth on his sticking... but know a days he's not that good enough anymore... well, this is great. thanks for the upload... 8^)

[richie535]

sword fighting ... aah that's brilliant man, I dig it

[flipadiddle]

not that good any more? you don't know what you're talking about man.

[guyfidelity]

Quality. I love the pulling of the hi-hat back into place without breaking a beat. Total pro. For sure one of the best out there at the moment.

[funkyskins]

can't get enough of his playing. so tasty

[shael123456789]

he is the king!!!

[richieparadise]

Very Krupaesque in his extravagant arm movements and the way he sways around the kit. Nice. Played with Sinatra for a bit I think too.

[daikke2000]

De la virtuosité, oui, mais toujours avec souplesse, ce qui est beaucoup moins courant chez les grands techniciens de l'instrument.

[remithedrummer]

genius!!

[rubencho10]

the hi hat stand is it alive?? it's trying to scape from bill...jeje... this guy is just awesome...

[jeroenophoff]

Almost perfect, seldom heard such a tasteful drummer.

Sure, there are more but Bill is very, very oké!

[Gman4MF]

He ! Ome Jeroen op het web ! Haha. Groet van Ger (oudste van Joz). PS: Ik heb een solo van Billy Kilson op youtube gezet, kun je vast wel waarderen !

[jeroenophoff]

Inmiddels bekeken, te gek hoor!

[elpatricio1]

Absolutely Insane. Bill executes everything that he goes for perfectly, never messes up. He's a true perfectionist. This video is the lesson for playing in 5/4. SICK!!