steve gadd

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

“A lot of us came to this business because of sound quality…” – Bernie Grundman

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~ 16:50 into Steely Dan Aja UHQR w/ Fagen, Grundman, Schnee, Kassem, Kaplan: Discuss Recording and Reissue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZdcOb2OnyY CHAIRMAN AT THE BOARD book on Amazon The album “Aja” by Steely Dan is widely regarded as a landmark album in the realm of jazz-rock and fusion music. Released in 1977, “Aja” represents a high point in … Read more

50 Ways to Play that Tune

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w10EvTgxb-s   === “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” is a popular song by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon, released in 1975 as the second single from his album “Still Crazy After All These Years.” The song features a catchy melody and clever lyrics that humorously describe various ways to end a romantic relationship. Here’s a … 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