Dave Weckl drum clinic at ACUSTICANAPOLI

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

40 years later and still find it hard to believe any human can be this meticulous, technical, smooth, fluid, melodic, precise, etc. Utterly astounded every time I listen.

[@CipherSerpico]

He has all the chops in the world, but he NEVER overplays. He is a one man band. His solos are like compositions. I'm more of a Bonham, Ringo, Levon Helm guy, but there's something about Weckl's playing that stands out amongst every other drummer. He's truly a genius, and his playing has more integrity than probably anyone in the world.

[@SophiaofTao]

Master percussionist is an understatement. The man is so accurate, so smooth, never looks like he's straining, stays relaxed, he makes it look easy! WoW!

[@dmark2639]

Amazing feel, groove, and technical ability. My favorite drummer of all time.

[@jemmace2586]

The most musical and technically gifted drummer there ever was. 👍💙

[@JFK1180]

I have never heard another drummer that cam match him. Just complete mastery. He can play anything. Worldly rules does not apply to him. Such a joy to listen to a grandmaster.

[@christophmeirich5928]

I agree with you ... He plays so smooth!!!! Brilliant!!!

[@morbidmanmusic]

...but yet in reality you know there are. One mans world and mind are very small.

[@JFK1180]

@@morbidmanmusic Thank you for the good vibes💀

[@callumomeagher1868]

Dave's most brilliant attribute is his ability to lift a soloist up without overpowering, once you stop and listen to what he's doing then go back and listen to soloist its amazing how musical he is. Obsolute got teir

[@Astral-Projector2389]

@@morbidmanmusic din mamma är en banan.

[@dibber43]

Can't compare anyone else to Dave Weckl. He's his own masterful drummer. Style, stroke, fluidity, stamina, speed, musicality, chops, timing on AND off, etc...

[@andrekunkel1520]

And that’s just his kick!

[@trevormcmanis]

And that’s why he’s my favorite drummer… With so many amazing drummers out there it’s really hard to pick a favorite, however, Dave’s phrasing and style is so unique. He is the only drummer that I can listen to for hours on end without getting bored.

[@3therspark63]

me2... I think its because he mixes the perfect blend of latin and world to classic american swing jazz without ever skiping a beat or feeling like something got pushed or forced

[@ΧαραλαμποςΤσωκοσ]

Συμφωνώ👍

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

Been learning, and watching this man for 15 yrs. And he still amazes me. Years not lost for sure. When my wife passed, he sent me his condolences to my e-mail. A class act. Will fellow him for ever. Thanks DAVE.

[@lemurianblue]

Effortless. Complete mastery and he's got such a dynamic range. Incredible bounce and life. His playing is a joy to behold, to listen to, and to feel!

[@IndepenDRUM1]

You nailed it. Such surgical precision. I have been watching/listening to Dave since I was 17yrs old ( 43 yrs old now) and he has evolved in so many ways.

[@samm1809]

The guy just keeps getting better.

[@athomp2006]

Oddly enough it was that surgical precision that draw criticism from others early in his career. Nobody ever questioned his technical ability but it was often said his style was cold and mechanical compared to others (Vinnie, Gadd, Chambers, etc). It amazed me then and even more now that he still has critics.

[@dmbassa]

The dynamic range is not created by the drummer.

[@takuan650]

He's as nice to watch as to listen to. Relaxed, fluid, precise and totally immersed without going bonkers.

[@ljubomirmilosavljevic4956]

For me, he is an amazing style drummer and in my opinion he is a complete drummer A man born to be a drummer

[@岩本孟]

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[@Frip36]

Kinda like Angus was literally born with a Gibson SG in his hands.

[@ljubomirmilosavljevic4956]

What an amazing pace.For me personally, one of the greatest drum geniuses

[@jamsjr44]

Dave is just simply amazing no one compares to him. He’s so fluid it looks he’s not even trying. Been listening to him for over 40 years! His Back to Basics video was the first one I ever bought and still use that same approach to this day! And not to mention his drums always sound amazing!

[@1pdoyle]

Pure Class!!!! Not one dull moment. Total command of the kit. Unbelievable technique with such feel. Improving all the time. I could listen to his solos all day long and not get bored. Long live Weckle😎☘️

[@Dogdrum]

Incredible fluidity, greasy feel, and razor sharp precision. Evetything you'd want in a drummer, and Weckl is it.

[@vonzox]

The World in quarantine. Me:"This is only clinic I want to visit"

[@jazzpianoman01]

What an about inspiration watching Dave; I’ve been following him for the best part of 35 years in my own development as a drummer and all I can say is Wow. The perfect example of how a drummer evolves

[@KONAMAN100]

the smoothest most fluid player on the planet ... that I have ever seen

[@larrytate1657]

He prob has but Weckl is still smoothest.

[@josearce6102]

@CHC4669 weckl is a genius

[@KONAMAN100]

@CHC4669 I've seen 100's sunshine - but I welcome you to enlighten me to any I have missed that can hold a candle to Weckl! ... So who are they? Anyway, I will pitch in this one as in the same league: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGqofZurqK6hbck

[@stephendeague7616]

@@KONAMAN100 For fluidity, Australian drummer David Jones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iajFoqhtg6yripY kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6G1e4KtotWmhtU

[@kindnick58]

@@KONAMAN100 Jojo!

Weckl vid always warrants a slap to the "like" button before vid begins. Not once has he ever disappointed me. Best ever.

[@dwdrummer0]

Ive seen a lot of Dave Weckl videos and this has to be one of my all time favorites. Just absolutely ridiculous...

[@paulbentley2709]

It's off the scale. Nobody nobody nobody has his limitless ability, dedication, precision and technique and control combo. Equal greatest drummer of all time , a few contenders may be he's 1 of just 2 or 3 I would wager.

[@drumtwo4seven]

Been a weckl fan since the mid 80s. That's my favorite weckl era the 80s and early 90s. But still love his playing. He changed drumming history forever with his unique vocabulary and precision drumming. A completely different approach than any other.

[@lotusmanb3832]

The 1st Electric Band album in the 80's changed my life as a drummer. Every musician I know was talking about this new kid that was doing things on the kit that seemed impossible at the time. It was hard to comprehend what you were hearing. When it came time for The Master Plan every musician on earth knew who he was. I love to listen to many drummers but I always go back to Dave and his immense sense if pocket and groove. Just an incredible body of fabulous work.

[@peterford7238]

I've played and replayed and re-replayed Dave's CDs because I'm so blown away by the total command of every note he plays no matter how fast he flies. I've been a huge fan of Dave's for over 30 years. His autograph is my favorite all time. Just listening to him makes me a better drummer for sure.

[@christianbaghino]

wow...no gospel chops can compete with this infinite mix of language, touch, creativity and dynamics..incredibile.

[@Isaiah54V7]

Right on

[@jjjpetersen]

Truly amazing. I don’t think there’s any drummer that is capable of all the areas of drum playing that Dave is. A master and a great guy. I’ve been to 3 of his drum seminars and he’s very thorough and personable.

[@jerrywitaj]

Still the best. I hate to call any drummer the “best”, but Dave truly is.

[@felixdmello1]

He's got the most amazing drum sound.............

[@writetovagelis1975]

omg...this flow.....Over the years i think his flow and his mastering of his technique keep getting better and better. Dave will always be a point of reference for future drummers many years from now.

[@jcamp348]

Dave never lets you down! He's just got that greasy swag and slick groove. I've been watching him since I bought that VHS tape of him "back to basics" when I was a kid. Like a fine wine Dave gets better with time. Love listening to him!

[@bbb8182]

Subtle Intelligent confident inventive and now a new addition to top 3 of my drummers drummer list. My God.

[@ikeeptime]

Man I could watch the guy all day. He just floats. Best touch in jazz drumming. And is so prolific. Never repeats himself except on the occasions it is necessary. Makes me want to get better and give it all up at the same time.

[@gregmcdermott3285]

He is the best drummer on the planet and at the same time remains so humble...

[@christophmeirich5928]

You are a genius!!!!! Thx for sharing!!!! Greetings from germany Christoph 👏👏👏👏👏🙂🙃😉😀

[@psychlos21]

In the late 80s, early 90s, I used to go to Studio Cafe on Balboa Island and watch Chick Corea's Elektric Band and sit in awe of Dave Weckl's effortless fluidity and amazing technique. My favorite drummer for sure.

[@waynemanna4744]

Utterly inspirational. His fluidity of movement and relaxed playing style is phenomenal.

[@Kingding6]

Weckl is an absolutely astonishing player

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

This man has been my inspiration for 15 yrs, and still amazes me. Thank you Dave I look forward to meeting you before I die. Ha. You changed my life.

[@jimbarcelona1078]

Lived in Bella Napoli for 5 years from 1968 to 1972. Loved it and the people. Bet they loved watching you hit those skins..

[@sumithramachandran6870]

Best drummer in the world.. period!!!

[@arnieperez49]

I definitely agree on that!

[@rkenseth]

@CHC4669 "Not even close", between opening acts, headliners and music festivals with 15 bands, I've seen about 500 drummers but none like Weckl. Curious who you have in mind when you say "not even close"?

[@kartikeyanmalhotra3458]

R Kens Dude, come on. Till the time Lars lives, Dave’s just an ant

[@rkenseth]

@@kartikeyanmalhotra3458 Nah, watching several drum solos from each tells anyone that just isn't true, but hey enjoy the music all the same.

[@carbonc6065]

Wow, he has gotten so much better over the years ... astonishing ... great sound, great hands ...

[@FabioAneto]

I can recognize his snare sound among 1000 drummers. His fingerprint is unique. Grazie Acustica per questa chicca meravigliosa. Peccato non esserci stato.

[@josephrobles8151]

This guy is the standard, the rock, the foundation.. Funk, Latin, jazz, rock.. he does it all.. there's only one Dave Weckl! The goat..

[@abrahamrobinson5550]

If I must say so myself Mr. Dave Weckl, "it has always been a pleasure listening to your music". Along with Chick Corea, and the Electric band as well. From Abraham Robinson out of Joliet, Illinois in the United States of America. Thank you guy's, "keep up the good work", and be safe.

[@melanicbeing1]

One of my favorite drummers at work!!!! A TRUE MASTER!!!!!!

[@Wespups]

The Weck is Beck! (He never went anywhere!!) One of the few drummers on the planet that never tire you out whilst chopping..Thanks for posting this....

[@toseedyou]

STUPIDEST COMMENT ON YT IN MONTHS.....STOP, JUST STOP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@btsdrummer1]

If you are a drummer.........I take that back. If you in ANY way have a basic understanding of musicianship and talent, how you could even possibly think of giving this a thumbs down? I guess there are 5 people that are completely clueless. What a performance from the master.........

[@Frip36]

Degenerate gamblers coming home penniless and taking it out on Weckl.

[@mjm5081]

Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@Xformat01]

Great smile at the end. :) Thank you Dave for your incredible depth of inspiration, having been given by God Himself.

[@MatthiasKnorrMusic]

Amazing Sounding Drums in this Clip (especially the Snaredrum)!

[@lorenzmuller3542]

It's his own mix.

[@AcusticaNapoli]

yep I used the audio track output directly from the mixer Yamaha TF1 without touching his mixing

[@lorenzmuller3542]

AcusticaNapoli I can hear that. Just listen to the ring of his snare sound.

[@djsavtug]

It's sounds amazing agree. Personally I didn't like the reverb effect on the snare.

[@larrytate1657]

Were these the Yamaha hybrid maple drums?

[@carlalbrecht]

Dave Weckl just keeps getting better. Bless you Dave for continuing to raise the bar. Always inspiring. Safe journeys. Peace, C.

[@Matt-sp9or]

So many amazing drummers......but all must bow to this master. Weckl is simply the greatest to hit the skins.

[@tomelbourne5294]

OMFG!!! Simply amazing .....Dave is the master craftsman. and what an fantastic sounding kit. Love the kick and snare!!

[@caberawit5052]

Dave,,u r THE BEST DRUMMER on earth..

[@lenc1509]

Wow! No doubt that Dave Weckl is one of the greatest drummers of all time! He's so fluid and precise at the same time. He plays around the beat better than anyone - IMHO. Oh, and I'm a big Vinnie fan. God bless you Dave, you inspire me!

[@Drumsholic]

I just can't understand the people who dislike this perfect musician who prove his skills in so many venues and albums with great monsters of music and continues surprise his fans and other drummers all over the world!! I think is jealousy or bad addiction , i don't know for what purpose someone do this!

[@AlvaroCordova-c7r]

Fantastic command of his instrument. Not just chops but very musical and fluid.

[@raffaelehuang8360]

Smooth, melodic and elegant.

[@jamesblack6295]

Just absolutely incredible.. no words..

[@suunt12]

The MAN!! thanks for posting.

[@jcisme]

I am just an average bassplayer watching this but what I loved was how he seems to have a jazz style grip on his left and a rock on his right. Blending power and finese. Just brilliant.

[@arth0044N]

Absolutely fantastic compilation. I'm watching 6th time and can't stop... Few more for sure. :)

[@danlc95]

Dave just continues to get smoother, and more fluid by the day it seems. So incredibly musical, and interesting to not only listen to, but to watch as well.

[@robertpage8849]

So smooth and fluid around the kit !

[@jimbarcelona1078]

Bravisima Dave mi piace tutti di Napoli! Thanks Dave loved it.

[@MatthewGuggemos]

Dave, I love your playing so much!!!

[@elrein9]

Dave the greatest Weckl, and still .

[@kevinvanrensburg2468]

There are many good drummer's out there but Dave is by far my favorite, He's simply mind blowing

[@JunkyardDawg4You]

That was amazing, Dave! Great job, and true evolution.

[@drummingnuts]

Dave is an amazing, very gifted drummer! His solos are brilliant! They flow from him with the greatest of heart! I've taken a master class with him and came out of it with fabulous information about how to improve! God knows I'll never attain that level but it was so great learning from him!

[@cjlarson4553]

He is the best! And that snare sound😱😱🔥🔥!

[@christophmeirich5928]

Thx you, Dave!!!!!!

[@muzikluvahj.6667]

What Bruce Lee was to martial arts,so is Dave to percussion,fluid as water!! I was a berklee college of music alumni from 1992-94. Majored in drums and percussion,1rst heard Dave,wanted to pack my kit and leave,glad I decided to keep playing!!

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

Vaya genio, fuera de serie, único, gran maestro, super humano. No hay palabras que sean suficiente para describir el nivel y la clase que tiene.

[@oldee8257]

Worked with him during my Yamaha years as drums product specialist, a Full Professional and gifted musician.

[@francescobaccaro6445]

you're a legend Dave!!

[@fabricebay68]

One of the very best for sure ! ✅

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Thank you for this! Dr. Dave Weckl is always an outstanding inspiration! Beautiful recording by the way!Cheers from Thunder Bay!

[@renemirguet5718]

The best ! Sans comparaison et inimitable ! une technique hors pair et une musicalité sans égal . THE BEST Thank you Dave for all times passed with you

[@jimbones0]

I’ve always thought of Dave Weckl as an artist with paint brushes rather than a ‘drummer.’ Pure genius.

[@banditY2K]

Jeesh.......what a player! One of the best drummers I've ever seen that's for sure.

[@Savan_Triveda]

I deeply respect this man. He is a great musician.

[@ramm8196]

This dude's a marvel of a drummer!

[@cobistein8498]

My favorite drummer. He makes it look so easy.

[@roybeckerman7843]

Beautifully tuned drums, beautifully played..

[@kpec3]

The best. Love his solos.

[@MrWoodmansson]

Wow, so playful and make you wanna play!!!

[@athomp2006]

Like a fine wine..just getting better with age. I just love the effortless fluidity

[@paolocarl2473]

What a drummer!!! What a beautiful snare sound! 👍

[@lorenzmuller3542]

Weckl and Colaiuta are still the best to listen to in my humble opinion.

[@SanPedroGraphics]

Who's your favorite of the two?

[@lorenzmuller3542]

SanPedroGraphics Vinnie. But hey, I'm not saying either one of those are "better". I just love to listen to Vinnie's craziness. Always something new and unforeseen. That's what I like about Colaiuta. The excitement!

[@SanPedroGraphics]

Lorenz Müller I love them both too. Vinnie just seems to be a bit more musical to me. I spoke to Oz Noy and asked him who he liked playing with better. He didn't say specifically but he did say that he has never played with a drummer like Vinnie before. He did say that Steve Ferrone had the best pocket though.

[@Drumsmadness]

and Gavin Harrison

[@lorenzmuller3542]

Drumsmadness different league. Both Weckl and especially Vinnie are more versatile.

[@Pir44tti]

One of my top 3 favorite drummers in the world.

[@Pir44tti]

I would say Chris Dave and Benny Greb/Chris Coleman

[@vladimirflorek1356]

my favorite drummer...he is best...absolutely!

[@geoffwhitbread7271]

MR DAVE A VERY BIG DRUMMING IN A MAJESTIC MAGNITUDE .... IN OTHER WORDS BRILL.....THANKS

[@mikel.laughridge9480]

thoes drums sound wonderful..............what a great drummer.

[@scruffygdrums3670]

i want that backing track!!! what a beast of a drummer!!!!....sooo awesome....

[@stanburdick9708]

the guy keeps getting better and better every time ya see'em

[@robertfilion949]

Amazing musical drum play . Son incroyable .

[@japaobatera4476]

Dave weckl lenda grande batera amo ver esse Brother toca!

[@salgsofia867]

Great drummer and beautiful phrasing single and double.

[@pacmanlp8876]

I think Ive never seeing dave rushing or making a mistake in like 35 years lol. Awesome