For those who don't realise, this drum solo has so much depth to it. Its extremely well composed. Look at how he transitions between various thematic ideas to build a very interesting drum story. And his use of dynamics is to build up the solo is just mind boggling. To be able to compose such a work of art on the go is just staggering to me.
I suggest doing research before you label one of the greatest percussionist and composers a clown. Ralph Mac Donald was on the road and recording with Harry Belafonte by the age of 17, He has also written songs that have become hits for Danny Hathaway, Roberta Flack, and Grover Washington Jr, as well as playing on soundtracks for television and movies. Not only is he a great musician but also a humanitarian and fun loving person; maybe that is why you think he's a clown.
The master!!!!!
funkfanNo1 6 months ago
I'm pretty sure that's Michael Brecker and not Tom Scott playing tenor.
chazinko 7 months ago
@chazinko ... No. Its tom scott. 100%.
jtropesjr 6 months ago
For those who don't realise, this drum solo has so much depth to it. Its extremely well composed. Look at how he transitions between various thematic ideas to build a very interesting drum story. And his use of dynamics is to build up the solo is just mind boggling. To be able to compose such a work of art on the go is just staggering to me.
boyrob85 7 months ago
Will Lee? Someone must have gotten sick.
laaxe 10 months ago
Some of the finest musicians around! Love Will Lee on bass!
bassiclogic 1 year ago 2
I suggest doing research before you label one of the greatest percussionist and composers a clown. Ralph Mac Donald was on the road and recording with Harry Belafonte by the age of 17, He has also written songs that have become hits for Danny Hathaway, Roberta Flack, and Grover Washington Jr, as well as playing on soundtracks for television and movies. Not only is he a great musician but also a humanitarian and fun loving person; maybe that is why you think he's a clown.
7423333 1 year ago 13
1:51 Gadd goes crazy!!
reassert 1 year ago
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carlosbassos 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Steve is great... but the clown at his left is stupid...
akitoytube 1 year ago
awesome!
shanna1950 2 years ago
Oh man, he's absolute class in this.
paulo101 2 years ago
WOW!! GOD BLESS Dr. Steve Gadd!!!
Americanjazzlady 2 years ago
That means teletranscription. It's really cool, isn't it?
indigoizm 2 years ago
very nice addition, thanks a lot!
tomgadd 2 years ago