Dad, 104 years old (Oct.5) the world’s oldest living jazz drummer

[@davidbluefield]

WOW, we never expected this video to blow up like it did. Thank you all for all the love! If you wanna know more about the performers or just drop by to say hi, you can find us here: Leo Pearlstein’s facebook facebook.com/leo.pearlstein.1 and his wikipedia page! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Pearlstein David Bluefield (Pearlstein) in Spotify open.spotify.com/artist/0irPPvv6YVj3bqFuQ4Yix0 Steve Cole’s website StephenColeMusic.com More videos with dad and the family coming soon!

[@dizzy_jump]

ok

[@natiflores8654]

Wow more power to him !👍🤗

[@rosebloom24]

LOVE IT

[@ohZayno]

Your dad is awesome

[@mirceazaharia2094]

You folks are talented. It's a real pleasure seeing a veteran drummer at work, in particular!

[@chriso216]

I love the thought that at 52 I might have another 52 years of drumming ahead of me. Thanks for the joy and inspiration gentlemen!

[@davidbluefield]

Of course, it’s only a matter of keeping up! :) You can check some of the music we’ve recorded over the years if you look for David Bluefield in Spotify or SoundCloud.

[@ptmusicalboxes]

@@davidbluefield Leo is amazing. Imagine what someone born in 1920 has been through

[@micker9830]

I'm the same age as you. Crazy to think this guy has lived my whole live over again lol.

[@carlbergenhem8125]

That is reassuring. ❤

[@korkenknopfus]

@@micker9830and I am the very same age too. And I think there is still so much to do. I always think the remaining years are too few. Maybe not.

[@natanprzybylko7227]

“So how long have you been playing drums” “100 years”

[@ottosdad]

👏👏👏best comment!!

[@jonathasluan2133]

He would have started playing at 3.

[@arkestra9858]

​@@jonathasluan2133 u math real good

[@Suceni]

@@jonathasluan2133Really? Noo…

[@mattwright2964]

​@@jonathasluan2133 probably did 😂

[@jozsefpatyi9200]

I m now 70 years old.Time to start playing the drums,I have a big future ahead of me

[@maryharlow420]

You go , gorgeous😊!

[@couchcamperTM]

that's the spirit ^^

[@woody8577]

Now, that’s the right attitude to have!

[@jimfarrar4925]

That's funny...lol

[@pughtetg1862]

HAHAHA, BEST COMMENT

[@Slockmen]

I don't think most people realize just how old this man is. Being 104, he has lived through almost 42% of America's existence. And to be able to keep a beat and be mentally aware enough of his surroundings to actually play the drums is actually insane

[@davidbluefield]

Thanks for your astute perspective and observation - check out our jazz album just released open.spotify.com/album/1kOCeKNNKP19NWYTCcjmJK and once there you'll see original music from other genres as well.

[@harryniemotka1466]

What a thought prevoking comment!

[@buttcracker]

Holy shit this really puts into perspective how young this country is

[@jordanalia4595]

The power of music. It’s literally food for the brain, mind and soul

[@craiggamble7637]

@@Slockmen it's crazy good!

[@montanamax3619]

To reach 103 years old is incredible. To reach 103 years old with a lucid mind to remember parts of a song is unbelievable. To reach 103 years old with a lucid mind to remember parts of a song and still keep the rhythm and groove intact while playing them is legendary. Pure admiration

[@whyguitarguy1]

Very well said. I agree 110%

[@mrowlsss]

​@@whyguitarguy1I only agree 103%

[@kawonnowak]

​@@whyguitarguy1I agree 103% 😊

[@matthewmccain]

Music will keep the soul young! ♥️♥️

[@MelonHere20]

Well said

[@bkqj1997]

This is what a living room should look like

[@karlscher5170]

Filled with life

[@Sipphe]

Lively room then.

[@Gnarawrr]

Now all houses are filled with PlayStations , phones and iPads smh……

[@Jimboishere11]

Not really

[@blackcitadel37]

many used to be like that.

[@drvirtual7]

Once a musician always a musician

[@craiggamble7637]

This is so very true. Being a musician myself I find it's not only liking to play but it's an obsession with me. I can only go so long without playing and then I give it my all

[@craiggamble7637]

Amen brother

[@lupash]

Yes brother

[@oldblackstock2499]

Thanks for saying that!

[@yourmaker8786]

feels like a curse sometimes

[@SpectacularDisaster]

Him still playing is probably a huge factor on why he lived so long.

[@favray]

The clarinet player absolutely killed this. Incredible voice as well

[@kingtrance307]

David Lee Roth stole from him… 😂

[@2012srp]

I was about to say the same thing.

[@BrentOnCongas]

Well, at this point, the drummer has absolutely no time for substandard bandmates. He chose well.

[@b1gm0n3y]

Reminds me of… “And i think to myself, what a wonderful world”

[@Nastard2]

​@@b1gm0n3yHe does have a wonderful bit of Louis Armstrong's timbre.

[@WeirdVideoGames]

I like that it specifies "oldest living JAZZ drummer", like there's a 106 year old speed metal drummer out there.

[@mattressfour20]

😂

[@Suki_Damson_123]

😂

[@billk9856]

yeah, or there's an older dead jazz one still giving it.

[@nojuanatall3281]

Plot twist, it's actually tesla rotating at 180bpm in his grave.

[@who_we_are______5926]

Plot Twist: I'm him

[@markdisanzo3796]

Drummer Dad is 10 years older than the tune! Love it.

[@caprise-music6722]

Magnificent

[@Daniel-zt9xt]

And maybe just a few years older than his Drumkit

[@freedomcaller]

He learnt it when it first came out.

[@davidbluefield]

I hadn't even thought of that, what a cool thought!

[@politonno2499]

This is amazing, they need a bass

[@BillytheKid213]

He was born 1919. He definitely had a GREAT life. I'd love to hear about his memories. Old ppl are walking history books❤️

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

These days you just can't afford to retire

[@PridelessChickz]

Lol ain't that the truth! God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the name above all names & the only way to Heaven❤

[@tyronejones4245]

That's why he's still performing heart surgery. Drumming is just his hobby.

[@thanksyoutubefortakingmyhandle]

​@@PridelessChickzi don't know about all that jazz 😈

[@sophiaduarte745]

​@@PridelessChickz Amen.❤

[@bydacoola]

lmao

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

Using the tv remote for a snare mute is peak chad

[@GregM-ws4hq]

So punk. He's a badass.

[@PandæmoniumRecords]

that's 93 years of experience as drummer right there.

[@The-KP]

My dude arrived on the jazz scene just as it got started, before TVs or remotes, surviving wars just to bring you this innovation. 👏👏👏

[@roberto3262]

That's his Life Alert. In case he falls and can't get up.

[@moussetache1815]

Side bonus of a century plus old alpha chad: watching a documentary on the great war ("feeewww I got that close to being born during this horrible mess") while playing "All of me" like it ain't a thing.

[@malfattio2894]

This guy lived through the Jazz age and the great depression

[@lordbored2706]

He's older than Israel

[@thenuggywuggy8389]

@@lordbored2706and hes rocking the drums.

[@comamalasala3657]

Precious, precious big people

[@moussetache1815]

@@thenuggywuggy8389 He's actually rocking the casbah

[@hisham_hm]

He's not older than Palestine, though!

[@ritz5102]

When your job role requires minimum of 100 years of experience

[@Speedbird_Concorde]

Great 😂

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Looooool

[@jacobmarley2417]

I clicked for the drummer but stayed for the great band.

[@cincyborn]

Right

[@BrianPellerin]

the song 🎶

[@susancohen8009]

Music is Really Magic for the Soul!!!

[@lovesallanimals9948]

Me too

[@christinesneddon4804]

Amen to that.

[@txmvz]

imagine living 100 years and having the chance to see your sons grow old too haha, that's amazing

[@yeahbuddy300lbs]

Wouldn't that be kinda depressing? You know them first as a baby, then a toddler, then a little kid full of life... and then they grow old and decrepit. Sounds horrendous to me

[@txmvz]

@@yeahbuddy300lbs I think that the circle of life is not necessarily depressing. A healthy person shouldn't grow old decrepit (proof is in this video), plus your children will probably have children and grandchildren too at that point, so then you will be able to rise your childrens, grandchildrens and even great grandchildrens, that sounds incredibly beautiful to me!

[@bryn1063]

​@lennylennington Well if you aren't aging. You're dead. So I'd much rather this. I get what you mean, but it's also touching that you're still seeing your sons grow. Still playing with you, still loving you as much as you love them. ❤️

[@sarcasticnews1195]

Thanks to a horrendous attitude, some people are already decrepit and just don't know it yet ...

[@LydiaWhitting]

I see my son at 40 starting to go grey. Yes it's shocking when u don't see them for years. But then many leave us in the wrong order, and no parent should have to suffer that. So grasp the blessings of life.

[@girlfromgermany]

This man is the best proof that music keeps you young!

[@rebelneycha]

Facts

[@igotaglockinmyrawrie]

frrrr

[@monicaclark9581]

That depends on the music. That style of jazz that Leo is playing is upbeat and creative; good for body and mind. Classical music involves more synapses in the brain and is an elevation of the soul.

[@monicaclark9581]

That depends on the music. That style of jazz that Leo is playing is upbeat and creative; good for body and mind. Playing or even listening to Classical music involves more synapses in the brain than for example. Rock music, and elevates the soul.

[@JS_Guitar09]

@@monicaclark9581 That's not fair to say. A lot of Rock music is upbeat and creative, too. Take Rush or Pink Floyd. It's not very nice of you to go around saying rock music is inferior.

[@alltialti]

Life is beautiful

[@SaintJames14]

Can be, with others

[@coreymichae3747]

You don’t stop drumming because you’re getting old, you’re getting old because you stopped drumming

[@bluespruce679]

Very well stated.

[@bluespruce679]

Same with dancing! I've been dancing over 50 years! 🎶💃🎶

[@eddel1891]

👍👏👏👏🫶

[@johnmartinez7440]

And when you can spell 'you're'

[@mr.e0311]

​​@@johnmartinez7440doo yoo no what the term myopia means?? Yooo shood luk it tup. And stop liking your own comments. It makes you look stooooopid

[@KoalaTContent]

The fact that he can not only keep the beat but use multiple drums at that age means his mind is sharp af

[@MagiciteHeart]

That's the powered of jazz, baby 😎

[@TrailblazingMedia]

also the feel, when to go crescendo, when to hold back... you cant teach that stuff, thats all feel.

[@The-GreenHornet]

Why do you have to use "af"????? Clean up your mouth, language and probably what you watch and listen to

[@taekwondoman2D]

LDS DETECTED ​@@The-GreenHornet

[@The-GreenHornet]

@@taekwondoman2D How do you assume that! Mormonism is a Cult.

[@CipherSerpico]

I think the best compliment--is that I genuinely forgot about the fact that this was a video of someone’s 103 year old Father playing Drums… I was listening because of how soothing it was.

[@zy_zir]

me too

[@Not_a_Femboy._.]

Yeah, extremely catchy and smooth.

[@Sarah-nc1jb]

I was just thinking the same thing. They sound great!

[@nancyullrich5447]

I concur! I thought, who cares how old anyone is, this is great!!🥰

[@LeoPearlstein-cb4gv]

thank you - we are of course blown away by the alarmingly huge response - we want to pursue our original music if you are interested at Spotify - lots of all musical styles

[@knightmare8642]

"Impressive" is an understatement of the century, for the man who's lived one

[@davidbluefield]

Thank you !

[@chilo8187]

This is proof of why it’s so important for seniors to stay ACTIVE and engaged in hobbies and passions!! Keeps your mind sharp and improves cognition!

[@batguy39]

Onga

[@SBanderaB]

some people are more lucky than others to be honest, many active teens pass away --- but I get your point.......

[@chilo8187]

@@SBanderaB Yes I was talking about seniors staying active mentally to stave off cognitive decline…

[@DMFChavez]

What hes doing at 103 is amazing for sure, but the clarinet player needs his flowers too. Bro made that thing sing so sweetly. Pianist was super saucy too.

[@charliek2557]

Yes that clarinet!

[@ellenrik]

That is just so amazing. Keep going man! Love it.

[@thomase13]

Truly some of the greatest clarinet playing and singing I've ever heard! So impressive! Too bad the recording equipment was set up so the instruments drown out his also-impressive singing!

[@jdperdomo]

Damn they're good

[@daltonjobe747]

​@@thomase13 Honestly! These guys are awesome! I'd love to have heard this mixed better, you'd probably think they were famous

[@johannesschmitz6370]

What a priceless privilege to be able to call yourself an old fart and still have a jazz session with your dad! Super Awesome!

[@DesolateLavender]

And for the father to hear his son with such a wonderfully aged voice.

[@Ambidextroid]

@@DesolateLavender I think the son is the pianist actually

[@davidbluefield]

I guess mid 70's is old fart territory so yeah !

[@WALTERRIFIC]

I’m in my 30’s and he moves more than I do.

[@oddpeople8733]

I cared for folks in a home about a year ago now, had a 101 year old WW2 veteran i "cared" for and i put cared in quotations because this man was as sharp as a tack! He could walk with his walker, he could speak perfectly and clearly, he bathed himself, he dressed himself he fed himself, only thing i ever did was make his bed and do his laundry 😂 ive met 96 year olds who were still kicking strongly and barely needed any care, its all about the health folks, not the age ❤️

[@davidbluefield]

Thanks for listening to us ! David and Steve have been having their musical "conversation" for 30 years and Dave and Dad for 60 years -Be sure to check out David Bluefield on Spotify and/or SoundCloud for more of the same (albums with the word "jazz") and alot more ! (Dave toured with Three Dog Night and played with Prince on Stevie Nicks' hit "Standback"! )-And of course, MORE OF Dad on the channel!

[@friendofp.24]

I always love to hear old people doing well. I wish humans of all age the best.

[@Zedzilliot]

I'm bouta be senile by 30

[@starseedkitty5371]

@@davidbluefieldwowzaaaa

[@davidbluefield]

Thanks for your share -

[@ShawnM.AbnerII]

This wasn't music. This is pure heart & soul! Excellent work.

[@davidbluefield]

Thanks so much for YOUR heart and soul . There's a lot more of Dad and then go searching and tons of original music in pop and rock and even classical genres

[@PianomanTC]

He’s almost as old as jazz itself! Mad respect

[@warmachineorwhat]

Imagine a 103yo metal drummer as old as metal…

[@DrStuff142]

@@warmachineorwhat didnt find any drummers, but the lead guitarist for meshuggah is 2 days older than the first black sabbath album

[@satanicgay666]

​@@DrStuff142 literally the guitarist of one of the heaviest bands in history was born before metal existed. Fucking brutal

[@warmachineorwhat]

@@DrStuff142 hell yeah that checks out. But that’s still only like 50 years. 🤘🏼

[@MrBaverbo]

@@DrStuff142Haake is about that age too

[@ResidentWiseacre]

Gotta say that walking piano baseline is impressive.

[@davidbluefield]

Thanks for noticing ! How many Bass players does it take to screw in a lightbulb? NONE the piano-player can do it with his left hand! Hopefully you will subscribe and look me (us) up on Spotify and SoundCloud

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Yes he is great

[@VitorBarone]

Your dad should know that he brought tears to the eyes of a 44 years old heavy metal drummer 🥲👏🥁

[@repent6238]

Ask Jesus To Save You 🙏

[@glenmchargue5461]

​@@repent6238 just stop. I swear I'd be willing to sacrifice myself akin to The Man himself if I didn't have to see this meaningless garbage everywhere.

[@ianlisk]

Save him from what?! Heavy metal music isn't the work of Satan... that's K-Pop 😂

[@repent6238]

@@ianlisk Sin, death, and hell, eternity is a long time. This life is short, and everything in this life ends, quicker than you think

[@michaelc3977]

@@repent6238 I didn't expect to be here today, so you're wrong, not everything in life ends quicker than you think. Here's some advise for you, try and find an original thought in that head of yours. You're here to develop yourself, not serve like a mindless slave. Make a change and do something worthwhile today. You got this, you simpleton.

[@EMBEEAY]

No matter how old a human gets, the brain will never forget music. The memories it holds, the dances we’ve learnt, and the instruments we play them on.

[@Pondimus_Maximus]

You’re so right about that! I’m reminded of a video I saw of old people in nursing homes with very advanced Alzheimer’s. They looked so alone and miserable, but when the staff and family members put earphones on them, and began playing their favorite music from decades past, they came alive! Swaying with the music, and mouthing the words, even. You could see the joy in their eyes. Powerful stuff! 🥲

[@Aquarian-t8p]

@@Pondimus_Maximus Music is the last memory to go.

[@way2hi980]

@@Pondimus_Maximus Did this in person and can confirm. Gramps went from completely incoherent to recounting fond memories after listening to the Eagles, it's incredible to see.

[@mosiacmaniacswarm]

@@Pondimus_Maximus there was another like that, but it was people with Alzheimer's who never forgot how to play their favorite piano songs.

[@CormacHolland]

This is exactly what I was going to say. Once a musician, always a musician. That metronome in your head never really goes away.

[@pulpin2427]

never seen someone 100 years old look so alive

[@user-vp1sc7tt4m]

Age doesn't define, attitude does. He was jazzing that attitude and no age was in the way for sure.

[@krob5375]

​@@user-vp1sc7tt4mtrue, but it's rare to see someone that age with good cognitive ability and the memory of the music still locked in. Awesome. My end goal is just to make it to 100 and still have my marbles intact 😄

[@MagiciteHeart]

That's the power of jazz, baby 😎

[@chefsivi]

@@krob5375there's a study that music, even with profound cognitive decline, is one of the last to be forgotten. music has also been known to unlock memories. i've seen dementia residents that can't even remember their families, a song from their youth plays and they can have a memory triggered - a birthday party or even a song played at their child's wedding with so much detail. sometimes even as far as saying... i remember this song from....1946 for example.

[@krob5375]

@@chefsivi the brain is a crazy thing man

[@PovLacking]

this is incredible, 104 years after this guy was welcomed to earth, he continues to live and play the drums with impeccable rhythm.

[@davidbluefield]

We are, of course, overwhelmed by the response -Perhaps you will enjoy our jazz album. open.spotify.com/album/1kOCeKNNKP19NWYTCcjmJK once there you'll see original music from other genres as well.

[@piedpiper7051]

Came for a minute, stayed till the last drop. You're all wonderful.

[@davidbluefield]

Thanks for listening to us ! David and Steve have been having their musical "conversation" for 30 years and Dave and Dad for 60 years -Be sure to check out David Bluefield on Spotify and/or SoundCloud for more of the same (albums with the word "jazz") and alot more ! And of course, more of Dad on the channel!

[@superStarshines]

​@@davidbluefieldyour voice is INCREDIBLE too, can tell your all true true jazz heads🫡🤘 🩵☮️

[@superStarshines]

​@@davidbluefieldand that's so cool, def following on spotify, have an excellent week, all of you:D

[@isamusika]

I’m now watching for the second time around😍

[@orcishh]

I also came for a minute

[@qualqui]

Dad didn't get older, he got BETTER! 😁👍

[@andersonsalazar5757]

Came for the title and stayed for the song. These guys rocks!

[@suran396]

Me too!

[@emilyflotilla931]

It really was sweet!

[@davidbluefield]

thanks for listening - I've been having a 30 year musical conversation with Steve and 60 years with Dad - stay tuned for Steve and my albums (UPtown Strutters) on SoundCloud and Dave's wide variety of all kinds of original material from rock to pop to jazz to even classical on Spotify

[@jacklane6076]

Wonderful, My father remained active with his singing, right up until he died from a fall aged 102. Hope you enjoy many more special moments with your Dear old Dad😘

[@glorygracek.1841]

Came to see a 103 year old drum player.....stayed because the music really was Jiving! Everyone is fantastic at their "job"! Thank you for such a wonderful experience! It really is hard to find good music being played live nowadays. Blessings to you all!

[@oldblackstock2499]

Yep, I thought I'd listen to a minute. I watched the whole video.

[@mariehernandez5878]

Nice voice there too!!!

[@davidbluefield]

thanks for listening - I've been having a 30 year musical conversation with Steve and 60 years with Dad - stay tuned for Steve and my albums (UPtown Strutters) on SoundCloud and Dave's wide variety of all kinds of original material from rock to pop to jazz to even classical on Spotify.

[@invrl]

It's crazy how this man lived to see the rise of jazz

[@humanerror7]

holy fuck I didn't even consider that. That is rad

[@Thereis1]

3:26 bro wanted to hit the cymbal so bad but held off, a true moment of pure experience

[@verabolton]

It's not experience, it's his age: likely he can't reach that far. What he's doing is absolutely amazing for a 103 year old.

[@ILoveAnimation2]

@@veraboltonbut right after he went for the tom and later the floor tom so he CAN reach that far👌❤

[@verabolton]

@@ILoveAnimation2 Maybe he can two times but not all the times. He's clearly very limited physically.

[@ILoveAnimation2]

Oh yeah that’s right. Forgot about that👍

[@davidbluefield]

His body is quitting on him but his mind is lucid 24/7 and he IS listening - we've been listening to each other for many years - like having a musical conversation - If interested check out Spotify or Soundcloud for original music in all styles by Dave and with Steve as Uptown Strutters

[@BeTe-me9oc]

THANKS DADS, EXCELLENT JAM SESSION!!! G.B.Y'ALL2!!!🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@davidbluefield]

You are very welcome!

[@davidbluefield]

And, in another universe - here is our just released Rock Video (like I said a whole 'nother genre you may enjoy! ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2eviHWgg9mMe9k

[@snakepakos]

I'm 56 year old drummer hope I live to be playing at 103! This MAN is my hero!

[@T.C.Clarien]

Ringo is 84 ....Still Playing 🥁🥁🥁

[@DrummerJacob]

@@T.C.Clarien Still playing what though, an 8th note rock groove? LMAO :) Ahh, one thing that never gets old is ones' love for music and passion for making fun of Ringgo. Same thing with Lars Ulrich. Hes still "playing" too, in fact hes on tour! But at what cost. hahahaha

[@konteros9850]

​​@@DrummerJacobSuch a knob, and you're a "drummer", too!

[@waltermarchand2008]

That was a beautiful moment to be part of via KZbin! Thank you for sharing this!

[@thomasdenivele]

The window for an athlete to perform is very short, however the window for musicians to perform is a lifetime! Keep Jamin!

[@parkerfiskar3589]

I love this comment!

[@blackpalacemusic]

That's only partially true. An athlete might no longer perform at his/her peak level, but this doesn't mean they can't perform. Being athletic also extends a person's life.

[@Michael-vm8kj]

@@blackpalacemusicDepends on the type of sport. Most intense athletics actually leave you with injuries and shortened life unless you participate in them casually.

[@MaddestMousse]

I mean… hypothetically I suppose so lol but not really.

[@aheendwhz1]

@@blackpalacemusic Yes, also, health might limit your ability to play your instrument. Especially if your instrument is your voice! Take good care of it y'all!

[@murraycharters6102]

Bloody fantastic, from four generations of drummers in our family. Best wishes from Australia, loved it. I’m 80 now , might start playing again . My son has been a professional drummer all his life and is very well off in continuous work, his 19 year old son is pretty good as well. My uncle played drums for many years that is where I got the bug from. Best wishes from Australia

[@davidbluefield]

Thanks for listening

[@lucacapezio]

Thanks YT algoritm, you gave me the biggest smile of the day! This is so precious and heartwarming!

[@RonNVids]

Couldn't agree more!

[@gerin.6418]

Yes, same here! 👍🏻 We got lucky! 😁 Sooo wonderful! 👏🏼❤😉

[@Jasmine-yp5on]

Can’t get over that damn clarinet!!! Almost brought me to tears

[@motorvaderlapstrake7238]

As my mom said, "There's a lot of music in a clarinet" and there really is.

[@gerin.6418]

Yes!!! Such an underrated instrument!

[@ademitchell2251]

103 years young. Music is truly the food for the soul.

[@RussianBear42069]

Came to compliment him, stayed for the beautiful music. You guys are legendary!

[@davidbluefield]

Glad we could keep you listening - We have been "listening" to each other in a musical conversation ! Our recording of All of Me : soundcloud.com/dbluefield/all-of-me

[@Barnyard140]

Music makes life worth living.

[@crashlag420]

Amen

[@christycarpio647]

What a great party! Thanks for inviting us to celebrate and have fun with you!

[@zweij]

My thoughts exactly! so nice that we could be invited ❤

[@christycarpio647]

I'm looking forward to the next party! 🎶 🎵

[@davidbluefield]

Any time!

[@Han-Solo459]

Notice that in his time Drummers didn’t ride the cymbals. Old School. So amazing to hear.

[@josephmadonia5995]

is that why they invented ride cymbals; in ironically the same era as jazz?

[@nylesfrench3568]

Well they dud actually. Kenny Clarke aja "Klook Mop" renowned Bebop and all-around great is often credited with that innovation . Still Gotta Love Pop's here.❤

[@owenbruce4120]

Lotta things got hit...big world experiences

[@MrJayArt]

Yeah they don’t do anything it seems

[@Tubemanjac]

Indeed, today in modern jazz it often sounds like a circus acrobat performance.

[@josuebasterretxea3923]

Still has the skills. Keep on rocking.

[@d0nn13m0n0]

This is what my grandpas living room looked like. He played jazz horns, keys, drums and sang for 70 years. Loved by many to this day.

[@yizhouwang2995]

Immediately shared to a friend who said “is it too late to start learning how to DJ when I’m at my 40s”. No bruh, never too late to do!!

[@davidbluefield]

Sounds like you're an awesome friend, always take care of each other!

[@Thalesium]

Never is too late to learn something new or to go after dreams, and a simple chance is all it needs to make it happen, which is what your friend need at this moment, an encouragement to give itself a chance to become its best version, to be happy.

[@pennPi]

Never too late! I’m in my 40s and learned how to play the piano during the pandemic. I love it and am finally seeing the results from approx 15-30 mins of daily practice. Also started to learn a new language. These hobbies and interests keep the mind active and makes life more fun.

[@iconoclad]

Operating a USB stick is not musicianship. Learn an actual instrument.

[@MissMichele1993]

​@iconoclad Wow, mr bitter, you sound like you're fun at parties

[@_MaxHeadroom_]

Music is really good for old people's brains. There's a video here on KZbin of a >100 year old man who was basically completely unresponsive and quiet, but after putting on headphones and listening to music for a few minutes he was suddenly wide awake and lucid and able to have full-on conversations. The power of music is remarkable

[@guillaume8483]

Right : Music has the ability to "stimulate" all areas of our brain (including the ones commanding motions, etc...). Magic

[@davidbluefield]

yes indeed

[@sergiobraga6434]

105 tomorrow I hope! ❤ What an amazing video! Greetings from Brazil.

[@KimberlyScott-eb5rz]

there’s literally no feeling greater than the electricity you feel inside when you perform music. being in orchestra was the best times of my life

[@davidbluefield]

yes indeed Steve and Dave have been having a musical "conversation" for over 30 years so many thanks for your comment - please check out David Bluefield's award-winning music at Spotify and SoundCloud

[@KimberlyScott-eb5rz]

@@davidbluefield i would be delighted, so many thanks for your videos 😄

[@carolelerman9686]

Even in a band

[@davidbluefield]

me too -it has been my entire life being in bands -I've played my share of dive bars - basketball arenas - but nothing beats the intimacy of a living room ....follow and discover our original music in several genres

[@marcelovictor4850]

Bro was there when jazz was invented

[@feropont141]

Not true. Look it up jazz was invented in 1902

[@parityzandaka]

@@feropont141 bruv i think he was just making a joke lol

[@edgarbanuelos6472]

​@@feropont141Older than that, joking aside

[@Atreyx]

@@feropont141well actually it’s 1900-1901,1902 is the rise up year of jazz 🤓👆

[@simplastic]

How about some respect? I know your generation “bro” around everyone, but it’s quite disrespectful

[@aweescotsdog8358]

Keep on drumming and strumming and hooting and tooting. Dad passed away two days ago. He was 93. He’d have loved this. Wish I found this a week ago so that I could have played it to him. He had dementia, we lost him in stages, but the main part of his personality persisted throughout. I admired him so much for making so much of what he had. I just know he’d have loved this. Not because they were old like he was but because these guys put down a solid beat.

[@nunyabiz-]

Condolences 🕊️ sounds like there are very sweet memories💛

[@karlakolumna8716]

I'm sorry für your loss! Wish you to hold the best memories in mind!

[@infiniteinfinity9802]

So sorry❤️ Play it for him anyway even if you don’t think he can hear it. I believe that only our bodies die. I still talk to my dead husband, mother and father❤️❤️❤️They leave me signs.

[@Eracer590]

I’ll be praying for you!

[@threalismaradona9899]

So sorry for your loss lost my dad at 69 mom at 92 never easy

[@rafiquezarim5393]

Clicked for the title but by the end, forgot about the centenarian drummer but remembered the rather splendid performance by this swinging trio. Says it all!

[@davidbluefield]

Thanks for the kind words - we are overwhelmed with the response and have uploaded our recorded version of All of Me - soundcloud.com/dbluefield/all-of-me check me out on Spotify for a slew of original music in a variety of styles

[@rafiquezarim5393]

Will do, David. Your family rocks, especially your Dad.

[@jensgriebel4426]

The drum kit must be about his age....my deepest respect....posted it immediately to my band folks.

[@carlosjuarez7449]

And so is the dust! Lol

[@richardhayman4868]

Wow! Come for the 103-year old drummer, stay for the drumming, fine piano, and terrific clarinet! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@Suki_Damson_123]

❤yes!

[@dankification]

I’m glad no dementia or altzimers or Parkinson managed to affect this man’s quality of life!

[@Sol_Badguy_GG]

Altzimers???

[@KimberlyScott-eb5rz]

music is precisely why it hasn’t

[@petrac2840]

People with severe stage of dementia can still play instruments and sing. But! Musicians are less likely to develop dementia. Playing music to someone who's "gone" with dementia can make them "wake up" again! Search for "man in nursing home reacts to hearing music"

[@cfrandre8319]

@@Sol_Badguy_GG Another form of OldTimers? ‘Cause there’s no Someheimer’s or Alzheimer’s here! The gentlemen are treasures…

[@mysterym444]

Music activates the crown 👑 chakra, that keeps your mind in tact ❤

[@LSR303]

This truly gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. For him to be that age and still in his element, doing what he loves. These are the absolute perfection of great memories that no one involved would ever forget.

[@BluDeadwaxOutpost]

Timekeeping is a drummer's primary goal. You don't have to worry about that when your drummer is 103 years old! Wow, what a great, uplifting video!

[@Digital__rb]

Father time haha

[@Oozywolf]

​@@Digital__rbFather Time/Father Timing is such a dope drum name 🤯

[@KyleCrocodile]

If you go from the beginning to the end of the video, the tempo’s slowed quite a bit by the end, but that could be intentional. It’s a great video, and I’m happy for this family :]

[@Tubemanjac]

@ArrangerKeyboardMaestro How relative spacetime is. 😄

[@batouttahell454]

The Cat on the Blue Kit still plays better than me ! Singer sounded Great too ! Kudos to the Piano Man as well!

[@pamelalovejoy5341]

To be 103 years old. Wow!! He's still got it. God has blessed him with such talent.

[@Ugly_Giant_Bag_of_Mostly_Water]

Bullshit

[@davidbluefield]

• 0 seconds ago Thank you for your observation. Follow and discover more of DAd ( 4 weeks shy of 104) and slew of original music in several genres from jazz to pop to rock to even classical. And here is our recorded version of All of Me open.spotify.com/track/6Osj2QruTWqgmC5vTbfPRJ?si=4a9c1c7a1cf640be

[@bobbysands6923]

If this video doesn't inspire you, nothing will. At 66, I'm a drummer who has been wondering how long I will be able to play for. Now I know what's possible. Thank you!!!

[@aaronsinger]

Bass player here, also 66. Been wondering the same thing. A lot of musicians I've known for a long time are sitting down on their gigs now. I won't do it. Not yet!

[@LetArtsLive]

Making music is good even if you don't get paid it can heal your soul

[@monikaetves600]

I am 65 and I am thinking to activate again to play drums.So do it!🥰

[@mat4410]

68 here and still learning.

[@rattttooooo]

​@@monikaetves600dont just think it, DO IT 😁 all the best to you

[@Elimnio]

This is a dream, to get to be this old AND still do something so nice, not just sitting around and basically waiting, which sadly so many old people (have to) do

[@arminbaron839]

This is not a old man This is history

[@davidbluefield]

we've been listening to each other - having a musical conversation for 30 years with Steve on Clarinet and 60 with Dad on drums - be sure to look us up for more music on Spotify or SoundCloud

[@what_homework]

The guy on clarinet has the most beautiful, moving, and nostalgic voice oh my goodness 1:00

[@gidoe4441]

They're truly amazing, what a rat pack

[@brendencarlson5220]

You can see by the expression on his face that he still feels the drive and passion he had decades ago, though his joints and limbs have created a barrier to full expression, he still has the feeling. Super cool.

[@GonzaloherreraTuc]

What a good way to remember your dad forever

[@davidbluefield]

we are truly overwhelmed in this viral moment - here is a recording of All of Me soundcloud.com/dbluefield/all-of-me

[@erinhilliard9347]

This is something special you will always have on KZbin, even after dad is gone.

[@shirleygiordano7627]

I want to hug that old grampa. I want to spend some time gaining wisdom from him. You don't get older, you get wiser.

[@thurayya8905]

103 and still lays down an impeccable rhythm ✨️💛✨️ Jazz lives on!

[@davidbluefield]

Listening is the key so thanks for listening to us ! David and Steve have been having their musical "conversation" for 30 years and Dave and Dad for 60 years -Be sure to check out David Bluefield on Spotify and/or SoundCloud for more of the same (albums with the word "jazz") and alot more ! (Dave toured with Three Dog Night and played with Prince on Stevie Nicks' hit "Standback"! )-And of course, MORE OF DAD on the channel!

[@MA-vz2mu]

Wow! He didn’t miss a beat! 🥁

[@marcodifazio9153]

This Is Music! No time, no age, no place... Just Music.... magical!

[@davidbluefield]

Thanks for listening to us ! David and Steve have been having their musical "conversation" for 30 years and Dave and Dad for 60 years -Be sure to check out David Bluefield on Spotify and/or SoundCloud for more of the same (albums with the word "jazz") and alot more ! (Dave toured with Three Dog Night and played with Prince on Stevie Nicks' hit "Standback"! )-And of course, more of Dad on the channel!

[@eddiepeach3975]

I'm so moved I'm crying. I'm 29 and in debt but I'm not going to stop studying jazz because I want to grow old and love music as much as he does for as long as I'm able.

[@BJDJMusic]

So do I! I'm 29 a few days later and love to listen to and play jazz and other genres on the piano. I felt the same as you Eddie.

[@baorozzo]

Keep pushing! Better times ahead for sure! Just keep the dream alive!

[@mope.]

Also 29. Also in debt. Also a musician (albeit not a jazz musician). I don't think we really have a choice do we? We know what we have to do to feel fulfilled in this life. I can tell by your comment you've been called to do this as well, even if it seems completely unattainable at times/ a majority of the time. The love you put into your music will shine through and resonate when it's meant to and especially when it's truly authentic. So follow your ear and follow your heart and let me know how/where I can support you!

[@RealJaybeeMusic]

So glad to find more musicians in debt like me

[@derekjordangregg7468]

@eddiepeach3975 I’m 34 and I pay my bills playing music. I’m pretty poor and stress about money all the time but I did it. Been doing it professionally for over a decade. Whether or not you study in school or on your own never give up

[@algnedpe7271]

the drummer is awesome, but the guy in front has a voice made of pure butter. i could listen to him sing for days.

[@richtapper5094]

Oh, that's some serious OG swingin'!!! Happy birthday, young man. You're still killin'.

[@ScottRossProductions]

When I was 25, a 55 year old told me not to stop doing whatever I did, and I could do it forever. Still get my hour shoot around in every day at 63...

[@friendly76]

I like this! It is so true in most cases. I've been lifting weights since I was 19 and I'm 48 now and stronger now than I ever was. But I don't dare stop because I've seen that it's hard to get back on the horse once you're off. This inspires me to keep going at my hobbies and skills and also to start developing new ones to take into old age, God willing.

[@ColderBacon]

@@friendly76 Life is so, so much sweeter when you live it.

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

I may be too young at 33 to know what it means, but what is an "hour shoot"? Sorry for the dumb question.

[@Bloombergizzle]

I think he's referring to playing basketball for an hour whether it's a game or by himself for fun . I think.... ​@@StrangeScaryNewEngland

[@ScottRossProductions]

@StrangeScaryNewEngland It's not dumb at all. It's a basketball term. Usually, we got it in after practice.

[@goldenshowercap9395]

I was thinking that he doesn't use the hi hat, and then realised: he may well remember when it was invented.

[@wesst.422]

I like to imagine when he first heard of it, he just scoffed at the thought of squishing two cymbals together. Like "what the hell would I do that for, To break 'em faster?" XD

[@Sunbeargirl-]

Hi-hat isn't always used when drummer play with brushes. Stylistically speaking, this is very true to the heart of this piece.

[@beckyhenson6459]

Man o man love this!!

[@tnpm718]

With my 42 I'm a late child. So when in 2020 my uncle passed away at the age of almost 95 it was up to me to empty his house. While I was doing that I enjoyed listening to all his old records of Glenn Miller, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and others. During this time I learnt to love that old jazz music even more than I did before. It was a pleasure for me to listen to you three having so much fun playing that beautiful old music together! Kind regards from Germany!❤

[@corneliaarendsen1358]

I was a pleasure to see and hear this wonderful music 🎶 🎵 Blessings and greetings from Spain.

[@LizzyGiggles]

This comment brought a tear to my eyes. It was as if he shared his love of music with you and passed on that love even after he was no longer here.

[@tnpm718]

@@LizzyGiggles You know what's really funny? It was only yesterday evening before going to sleep that I thought: for the first time since I'm on KZbin I'd really like to have a glass ball. I'd so much like to know what kind of people have left a like under my comment and why? Are most of them elderly people, do they have a connection to Germany? Or is there maybe anything else in what I've written that has touched some very personal spot in their hearts and brought back memories? For me the time in my uncle's house was particularly intense. Once I had closed the front door behind me and turned on the music it was like travelling back in time. Time is something funny. When you're dancing around in that beautiful old living room in the style of the 50s surrounded by all those old books, listening to Glenn Miller and looking at old black and white photographs the past really comes back to life again and feels more real than everything outside. Luckily I was not under pressure to sell that house and there was corona, so I really could take my time. So during that time, while everyone had to stay home and did not know what to do, I always knew exactly where to go...

[@davidbluefield]

wow thanks so much for sharing - we can relate of course and that is what connects us - a simple relaxed atmosphere - and Listening is the key so thanks for listening to us ! David and Steve have been having their musical "conversation" for 30 years and Dave and Dad for 60 years -Be sure to check out David Bluefield on Spotify and/or SoundCloud for more of the same (albums with the word "jazz") and alot more ! (Dave toured with Three Dog Night and played with Prince on Stevie Nicks' hit "Standback"! )-And of course, MORE OF DAD on the channel!

[@gc9616]

@@tnpm718 Wow, it was like you had your own magical time portal! How wonderful. I hope some of that magic survives. I’m in Berlin, hello 👋

[@GeekFreeek]

music keeps the soul alive. Hope your journey in this life has been wonderful, surly you have seen a lot. All the best Dad

[@dgonz26868]

103 years old and he's still got it! We should all be so lucky!

[@j.m.salazar9964]

Please let 'Dad' know that he has a legacy that will last forever and will be noticed by millions of people.

[@davidbluefield]

He is just now understanding what KZbin is capable of and it has made him happy! We've been listening to each other - having a musical conversation- for 30 years with Steve on Clarinet and 60 with Dad on drums - be sure to look me up for some original music -jazz/pop/rock and even classical !

[@davidbluefield]

will do

[@glennrobinson7193]

I never thought an 103yrs young man could add joy to my life till now

[@tonysisemore958]

Old people are great. They are like hidden jewels. If you ever get a chance to talk to one who is cognizant then you should ask them about the price of their first house and the earliest price of gas they remember and things like that. It's very interesting and rewarding. Even if they look different than they did forty years ago they are still people and enjoy a good chitchat.

[@glennrobinson7193]

@@tonysisemore958 I'm 68, feel even more young now! When I was around 2 my parents bought a house in Victoria, Australia for £3,000 which is roughly equivalent to $6,000..

[@andrejshamin1452]

Неплохо дедушки джаз выдают. Здоровья им😊

[@djentleman5129]

For me the most impressive thing is a 103 yo living metronome with such dynamic feeling. Usually I listen to metal drummers, but this is a really own art of music I like

[@CourtTV.]

Yep

[@catkeys6911]

Well, he tempo drifted a bit, but for a guy that age that was very impressive!

[@malldadentertainment]

Amazing! This is somebody who was around when the drumset was first being invented, a drummer from the very first generation of drummers as we know them.... These videos are incredibly important to the craft, thank you!

[@Drainstormer]

True. His skills may have faded somewhat but the general understanding about the drum as a set of instruments and the way it was played back then is still visible.

[@mat4410]

These were the days Bill Ludwig created his foldable to stick in your pocket (while riding the street car) foot pedal and the “ low-boy” grew taller and became the indispensable “Hi-Hat” per Baby Dodds request.

[@Thundergodxix]

Guy is a literal OG

[@chis5050]

praise to the algorithm for bringing me this tonight

[@tmosetis]

LEO IS THE MOST REMARKABLE MAN AND I ADORE LEO!!! XOXOXO

[@TwityGirl]

If you've ever wondered how happiness as emotion looks like:

[@davidgray2845]

As a 27 year guitarist, I wish my dad played an instrument. The joy that must come from playing together. This was great. Thanks for sharing it.

[@BoneStack117]

Same dude same

[@casonpunk96]

As a fellow 27 yo guitarist I also wish my dad played an instrument .

[@davidbluefield]

It is a musical conversation - the one I have with Steve is over 30 years and with Dad over 60 - all based on listening. Follow and discover more of Dad and a slew of original music in several genres

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

You have got some REAL MUSICIANS here folks. The drummer keeping good time. I have 33 years to catch up with him. He keeps better time than I do. Great job fellas.

[@davidbluefield]

• 0 seconds ago Thank you for your observation. Follow and discover more of Dad ( 4 weeks shy of 104) and a slew of original music in several genres from jazz to pop to rock to even classical. And here is our recorded version of All of Me: open.spotify.com/track/6Osj2QruTWqgmC5vTbfPRJ?si=4a9c1c7a1cf640be