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Being real — When 50 bars of “drum solo” is 52 bars too many — the full-stymie of musical groove following inevitable devolution into full-swing drum-batting, or: Anti-Musical Foibles — Is it kind of like rock-climbing with farm equipment?

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Steve Gadd: Signed, Sealed Delivered – Switzerland – 1989 #stevegadd #drumsolo #drummerworld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tXh8B2qyRw I’m not “picking on” or singling out Steve Gadd; there are countless examples.  Gadd and many other soloists are professional masters beyond reproach.  I expect nearly no one will agree with if even understand the point I’m addressing — but I think screaming is not … Read more

Bruce Springsteen – You Never Can Tell — Leipzig 2013-0707 — Vibrance, liveliness, power

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Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, known for its rock and roll prowess, also has a notable horn section that adds a distinctive layer to their sound. The inclusion of horns, particularly saxophones, has been a defining feature of their music. Clarence Clemons, the original saxophonist, was a central figure, providing iconic solos and a dynamic … Read more

Michael Omartian: One of the Unsung Giants of Music – Rick Beato — “These interviews should be in the Library of Congress” — great info on true session musicianship

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‘Jazz players’ brains are wired differently.’ ‘Just do some [drum] fills.’ — 37:30 “It’s the limitations that make the artist, not the capabilities.” — 43:30 in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-fEKf3Av3c   CGPT Michael Omartian is an influential American producer, composer, arranger, and musician whose work spans several decades and encompasses a wide range of music genres. Born on … Read more