LearnJazzPiano.com archives: Steve Gadd

Dr. Whack -- 04/11/2005, 00:12:22 -- #12690

I went to a Steve Gadd clinic this evening.  I and a bass player were the only musicians in a whole club filled with drummers :) He's halfway through his clinic tour.  If he's coming to your town, do yourself a favor and go see him - unbelievable and truly inspirational!

Dr. Whack -- 04/11/2005, 00:14:36 -- #12691

I think he's headed for Chicago tonight (will be there 4/11) and just him - solo...we even got him to turn off the mics and just play - fantastic. Yesterday was his 60th birthday. I forgot to find out what he eats for breakfast:)

Mike -- 04/11/2005, 08:59:49 -- #12699

crystalmethod cornflakes.

Paul -- 04/11/2005, 10:35:57 -- #12702

As a drummer and a musician I can tell you that I wish I was there too! I went to a clinic that he did at the LA Musicians Union in 1984. It blew me away! Luckly I recored it on a cheap cassete player and I STILL listen to that tape from time to time. There are so many great Gadd tracks. I love all the stuff that he did with Chick Corea epecially " Three Quartets" Also Stealy Dan's "Aja" is a classic. I also like the " Gadd Gang" album. There's no fancy drumming but it all grooves so nicely. I even dig the vocal that he did!

LarryC -- 04/12/2005, 12:01:53 -- #12739

Yeah, but what about the $64,000 question...does he tap his foot on 1 and 3, or 2 and 4???  ;-)

Dr. Whack -- 04/12/2005, 13:40:28 -- #12751

all of the above and everything in between:)

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