Dave Weckl drum highlights from 2018 Heineken Jazzaldia

[@jazzpianoman01]

Dave’s playing is the pinnacle of how a musician develops with every idea flowing into anther to make a seamless whole; truly inspirational

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

40 years watching Weckl and still no clue what he's doing. The man is an alien.

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

It's so simple: Mr. Weckl was, is and will be the NR.1! And the chemistry between Weckl, Corea and Patitucci was something special from 1986 till now.......

[@patton303]

Dave, Chick and John are just from a musical planet that few of us can even comprehend.

[@musicdev]

Imagine mastering an instrument. Then imagine playing with two other people who are masters at their instruments. Then imagine mastering playing with those two other people that have mastered their instruments. That's what we're watching every time Weckl, Corea, and Patitucci jam together and it's one of the most amazing things this planet offers (waffles being another one of those mystical things).

[@musicdev]

Noteman I love Brushy One String!

[@Gruuvin1]

These guys are okay, but waffles and Brushy are amazing.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

You also described Rush.

[@musicdev]

@@hugolafhugolaf I'm not a huge Rush guy, but I can definitely agree with that statement.

[@edwnorris]

@@musicdev Are you familiar with their song "Bravado?" Talk about great feel and mastery, and synergy among virtuosos!

[@afterthestorm7012]

To all the drummers who know the feeling of just enjoying drumming, can you sense the joy that Dave has every time you watch him live or on video. He is truly amazing.

[@shawnbruce6934]

Brian Blade as well.

[@rhythmfield]

I used to hang w/ DW when he lived north of NY City and played in a sort of hip ‘smooth jazz’ band called Nite Sprite. He then started gigging then with a small personal PA system, 15” speaker placed right behind his head, mics on everything, a touch of reverb & EQ, and it sounded like a flawless studio drum sound - in a bar. He said it was to be able to hear himself. This was something totally new and different. I believe Gary Chester was encouraging him to do this, partly. Anyway, he sounded great back then at age 22 or whatever but sounds better than EVER now. Yeah Dave!

[@PeterKudelin]

i find it interesting chick has a song called Nite Sprite on the album Leprechaun. But it's Gadd on there

[@nicholasjohn8946]

That's cool man! Better Nite Sprite, than morning sprite (pun intended 🙄😆) both make great song titles I think.. I Dig that band name, DW is a mighty fine "Master"of his trade. From my experience, he's a cool, friendly guy as well!" He's got a smoove groove and knows how to stay relaxed when he move!!!)

[@shawnbruce6934]

He's Meticulous with His sound I know that.

[@Drumsticksmcgee]

Dave Weckl is one of the finest drummers with such feeling into his playing. Professionalism at its best.

[@trevormcmanis]

Of all the incredible drummers I admire, and there are so many, Dave is one of my all-time favorites...

[@ericdreizen1463]

His work w/ the GRP big band, which also included John Patitucci, was , needless to say, a masterclass on record!

[@ericdreizen1463]

His work w/ the GRP big band which also included John Patitucci was, needeless tos ay, a masterclass on record!

[@franksmith7419]

No he isn't.

[@franksmith7419]

@@ericdreizen1463 hehe

[@reginalddavis7578]

Love Dave Weckl’s approach to the drums. Intelligent, professional, dynamic and lots of feel. Truly becoming one of my favorite drummers!

[@robert-zr6vo]

I was fortunate enough to see buddy rich play and he played solid in the pocket etc but Dave Weckl is a great drummer and he stays in the pocket no matter where the song goes he plays great no doubt about it

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

My favorite trio hands down since 1985 Being a drummer myself from Newyork and been following my favorite drummer Dave Weckl ever since Hes a shining star out in the drum world He is a gift and an innovator of melodic playing which influenced me so much His mind is of genius almost along with Chic and John my favorite orchestra !!!!

[@drummingnuts]

Dave Weckl is soooooooo great!!! His soloing is imaginable, artistic, shows spectacular articulation, superbly musical and, well, just freaking amazing!! What drummer alive today is better??

[@MaintainMundane]

Time passes like water, every decade there is a new best drummer similar to how a wave passes

[@robertoavila9999]

Buddy Rich,Sony Pawne,Mel Torme,Dave Weckl....... Alliens!!!!!!!!

[@NicThornsberryDrums]

Seeing Chick and John watch his solo is such a great moment. Such mutual respect, and you can almost see in their eyes the past and present of their musical journeys together. May we all be lucky enough to find musicians that understand us as well as these guys understand each other. 👌

[@steeler3258]

Agreed!! They have played together for years and 2 of the greatest musicians still watch in awe of Dave

[@Buddythunder1]

I'm old enough to remember when they said Patitucci couldn't play upright and Weckl had no feel. Take that, old days!

[@drumtwo4seven]

I remember early 90s the jealousy of local jazzers they just didn't rise to this level of musicianship It was jealousy and untrue I lived thru that BS it was wrong and tbh offensive

[@bencousins4687]

We’ll it was true back then, and they learned.

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

Jealousy is all it was John was in his early 20s and was so gifted and ahead of his time and now one of the greatest there is

[@carlodangelo8348]

refreshing

[@funklover24]

Remember hearing them live in 1987 and they were so brillant. What a huge loss, that Chick passed away. May he rest in peace. ❤

[@vintagemxer9165]

That's artistry there. That's not just drumming. And what a cool venue.

[@pbaker7160]

Dave just keeps getting better with each passing year.

[@kentconklin7294]

About 10 years ago , I was building part of , what was the drum showroom at Yamaha in n Hollywood . Part of my payment was a massive oak custom kit . 26" kick , 15" rack , 18" floor , 61/2 copper snare ....big kit . I came in to work on the snare drum room that day , my kit had been delivered and set up in the showroom , Weckl came in and saw it and said " whoa !" And proceeded to sit down and start tapping . I came out of the snare room and said " this is a 2 and 4 kit , not for overplayers ! " he almost fell over laughing ! He's a great guy , very humble and a monster player . That's my brush with greatness , I can go back to the shadows now......

[@odaydrums]

awesome story! I went to MI in Hollywood I miss running into god knows who ; )

[@kentconklin7294]

Mark ODay MI , Keith Wyatt , always an interesting place . I saw a lot of clinics there

[@odaydrums]

@@kentconklin7294 Oh yea Keith Wyatt! One other guitar teacher Joe Elliot lives in Minneapolis now and I play with him from time to time

[@kentconklin7294]

Mark ODay wow , small world . I used to be in a rockabilly band with Keith in the late 80s , we've been friends ever since . Did some blues gigs later on , look up Keith Wyatt / Kim Conrad on here ( KZbin ) you'll see us ruining some old tune !

[@kentconklin7294]

Bill Perri yes it was , plus I had my pick of cymbals from all the cymbals that were sent to Yamaha for the showroom , SCORE!!! , paiste 2002 , zildjian K , new beat , it was a drummer wet dream !

[@massimopescatori6514]

I saw in 1989 the electrik band live in Rome (striped tent), it was the tour of Eye of The Beholder ... Korea, Gambale, Weckl, Patitucci and Marienthal ... one of the most beautiful concerts I have ever seen: 5 monsters in a stellar performance ... RIP Chick and thanks for your great music !

[@sennaha]

Saw Electrik band at NYC Bottom line in early 90's. Gamble, John P. Weckl, Marienthal. Was a great performance. Eye of the Beholder one of the best albums ever.

[@dennisstgermain442]

I have watched this one so many times. 3 GOATs on stage. Priceless !!

[@stevendwilson1297]

If ever 3 musicians were destined to find each other... This is it.

[@Thedrummersalmanac]

Dave is a true inspiration. Master of the craft!

[@tonydir5673]

Ah yes Dave Weckl the best musical and poetic drummer of all time, his expression and fluidity on the drums are unparalleled

[@larryparis925]

"...fluidity on the drums..." That's it.

[@davidsuprenant893]

That man can sure pull every sound out of a drum that it has to offer.Hes the engineer of that train.

[@edljnehan2811]

I saw Dave weckel three different times in St Louis once was at the now defunct Mississippi nights he played with the Kennedy brothers that was the best show I've ever seen what talent those three had together that would have been back in the '90s

[@gabebabe1]

Such a superb drummer and still getting better I think. One of the great ones.

[@musicmusic6595]

quite shocked how well he is still playing, got to agree.

[@bdsa1412]

Weckl is one of the kindest people I've ever met; a real sweet guy 🙂

[@Thomlistentoslayer]

😂

[@gravitydrums1391]

The communication between these three is scary good. When I play with Dave's contemporary drummer with Chick and Patitucci it just feels so good...

[@DCussen]

That was so smooth even the word smooth said “that was smooth”.

[@leif-thoreolsen8774]

Was lucky to see him once in jazz club, meet him backstage after the show, i was so stunned all could say was fantastic, and he signed me a stick. wow :)

[@novicescythe8634]

Dam.. do u still have the signed stick?

[@alexdornelli3242]

simply stated in my humble drummer's opinion, Dave is the best drummer that ever was, ever, no matter the style others play

[@billymakesmusic]

Hard to recon with that Chick Corea is no longer with us yet able to perform at the high level he did to his end. And Dave Weckl and John… such incredible artists along with Chick on their instruments.

[@jamesrivas6394]

The beauty is that they keep getting better it seems,they don't have to live on their past glories.

[@CribNotes]

Unlike old rock and rollers....

[@jamesgreening3266]

Three of my all time favourite musicians.

[@DrumsTheWord]

I love seeing/hearing Dave on a smaller kit!

[@U2WB]

Dave is one of the best drummers on the planet.

[@okolekahuna3862]

Chick is a maniac with his arrangements and re harmonizations, but Dave just makes it look so effortless.

[@440hercios]

First song is called Morning Sprite. Second song is called In a Sentimental Mood.

[@a5dr3]

Dave might be the best all around. He can do any style with equal mastery.

[@Xillaw]

Who are these guys? Man, they play like they've known each other for years....In all seriousness, I’ve enjoyed watching Weckl go from this long-haired pyrotechnic fusion chops-machine in the 90’s to this laid back swinging kind of guy on a normal kit. He’s really settled into a nice mature place - and in the drum-legend history books.

[@Deagledrumzz]

I've been playing drumzz for many years now, and i've seen every great drummer both live and on youtube. I can say this without a doubt, the hardest drummer to figure out is Dave Weckl. His ideas and timings not to mention his creativity is on another level. I'm stunned by what this man can do, it seems like he has no limits on what he can play. I'm not sure any drummer that ever lived can play the things Dave can.and he keeps getting better. Yeah and that includes Buddy, Tony, Billy, Thomas ,and Dennis.

[@ytnsanw]

Agreed. DW is - arguably - the greatest drummer ever to walk the planet. Unparalleled, IMO.

[@Deagledrumzz]

@@ytnsanw That is the key word unparalleled.

[@misterfunnybones]

The hyper defensive rock genre drummers will always tell you that ___________ is better. (fill in the blank with any ¼ note drummer)

[@steeler3258]

3 and the worlds greatest. What a blessing to be able to witness this! 42 dislikes?? How is that possible??

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

There hasn't been a jazz/fusion player born who can step with Dave. He is perfect.

[@63Baggies]

When the first Acoustic band album came out Dave Weckl sounded great, but now that he's made the changes to his playing; he sounds far more like an out and out Jazz player whilst retaining his old FIRE....one can only imagine the hard work he did on his playing in order to transform into Weckl 4.0 GREAT STUFF....

[@scottthompson-ez1hz]

its great to watch some grow in their ability on an instrument, and to see them mature over they years both musically and physically. I remember weckl in the 80s with his urban mullet.

[@Yaboroqe]

This never gets old.

[@BKJPWNAGE]

Brilliant. That’s all that needs to be said.

[@stevendwilson1297]

Superb. The Akoustic Band album is one of my faves. Thanks for the video!

[@63Baggies]

If you like that record, go out and buy Chick's LP 'three quartets'. It's an absolute masterpiece of a recording.

The best drum perfomance i ever seen!

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

I love seeing master technicians like Weckl pull magic out of a small kit. Thanks for posting this! It's inspirational to those of us who don't have $10000 invested in our equipment

[@JohnPaulsEuropa]

Been a fan of Weckl since the mid 80's.....this performance is truly one of the best.

[@larryparis925]

Beautiful composition & arrangement, beautiful drums, beautiful setting.

[@gunfighterdrummer]

Love Dave. Hes getting older. One day the drum world will be honoring him like they have other drummers.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

nice to see chic and john appreciating dave's solo.

[@livemusicalgarve]

Pure class in every way........Thankyou xx

[@gregmcdermott3285]

The best and extremely humble..what a combo..that's dave

[@renatomazzella3293]

don’t listen to jazz all thought I respect it. Gotta say watching weckle play makes u want to listen to the music...he’s an amazing. Incredible beast

[@robertomartinez6520]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@skaynekurtis]

...such a great shot at 10:00 -- two masters enjoying the work of another... Saw them in '04...stood 20-feet from Chick & his piano... one of the greatest memories of my life!

[@danyrattini406]

WECKL is a GOD gifted fuck... insane player. Best of all' Times on drums

[@LyinginSilence]

There are very few in the past or in this time that can play like Dave. The technique, timing and interpretation of the music is unreal...I think I figured out why he is so good....he has 3 arms...

[@glenabsolum778]

Dave is awesome ...beautiful touch

[@ikeeptime]

Complete mastery of the instrument? I managed that about 15 yrs ago. Leap forward in improvisation technique about 1 yr ago. Playing on a par with Weckl.....still lightyears away. Damn. But he is an inspiration to continue reaching for Nirvana.

[@dessonf2]

Weckl is amazing ! What a privilige to live to see that

[@fabriziodelfiacco6277]

stupefacente il controllo, le divisioni... special...

[@frankpuleo2009]

These three will always be monsters.....!!!!

[@ВикторБелов-ш2м]

I admire these guys. How wonderful it was

[@kevinvanrensburg2468]

Flipping awesome DW!!

[@bigstef2010]

10:06 Even his long time friends are still impressed by his playing

[@fckhd6877]

They were trying to figure out where Weckl hid the other drummer.

[@blackjackzw]

Impossible to dislike if you appreciate mastery! Just incredible...🙌

[@nickentros]

Chick Corea and Dave Weckl? I’m in

[@korglove]

Nick Kentros don’t forget Johnny Patitucci. Another unreachable beast!

[@groovedudeful]

Dave on top of his game....flawless and extremely Musical drumming here

[@murep]

Perfect in every way

[@dwayneaguiar1148]

Man Weckl is great.🥁😎🥁

[@quadlatch]

fantastic music ,dave weckl master in his game ,so proud to have done a masterclass with him in cardiff couple years back.awsome..

[@evankeal]

Glad the 3 still play, my Mom took me to their first few shows in the early 80s.

[@alexdornelli3242]

Peart was once in a audience surrounded by other drum giants and he started that Dave took everyone there back to school, tremendous his abilities were

[@madjazzmike]

Hi “ to All” - may I comment ‘ - as being a drummer , all my life , i must say - I would not dare “ to get on stage after those ( Solos etc , what a FANTASTIC * drummer “ ,& I’ve seen. Lots in my. Lifetime ,=. Cheers to All on stage etc .

[@genecat]

Out of all the contemporary greats, it sounds like Buddy's spirit landed in Dave Weckl.

[@terrinbrysman6811]

I totally agree with that! He has that similar inspirational greatness in his playing. Of course at the same time being totally different. Rich was the epitome of speed and power. Weckl is the epitome Of creativity and smoothness

[@kirjian]

9:59 what a shot. The amount of legend in this frame is ridiculous

[@gsmit2925]

Rhythm poetry.. Weckl is untouchable.

[@dornelli1]

Dave is simply put the best drummer that ever was....ever was.

[@stevemartin9498]

One of my true favorites here... all geniuses

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

Not just a shining star in drumming, but in human movement and art -- like Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt...Michelangelo? Certainly takes my breath away

[@drummerunner]

I do really love Weckl better in a pure jazz acoustic set like here than when he is in a funk electric mood.

[@jazzy7476]

Woooooow... THE BEST BAND IN UNIVERSE....

[@さわちん-z2v]

I admire his performance.😌

[@johnnytoobad7785]

Chick Corea& "Return to Forever" was the first major Jazz group that I ever saw..in 1973(!)

[@drumr72]

WTF? Did Travis Barker log in from 45 different IPs to thumb down this video? Pure genius stuff as always Dave.

[@timmcgrath3416]

A true MASTER at work. Art

[@btsdrummer1]

Fantastic trio! They just gel together.

Greatest jazz drummer to ever live in my opinion.

[@dibber43]

Unless, you include Buddy Rich as a "jazz" drummer...then Buddy Rich gets MY vote!!!

[@tomelizalde7838]

The Dave Weckle show !! Nasty !!

[@building436]

Here the Great is Chic Corea, very welcome Patitucci and Dave Weckl!!

[@robertoavila9999]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@comcfi]

Does anyone know how to contact this band so that I can give them some pointers

[@brian07470]

Now THAT is fucking funny. I was thinking the same thing..LOL

[@hipgroove68]

LMFAO!!!

[@jazzy7476]

Or I'll give u some lessons...:)

[@Sammyocheitaofficial]

😂

[@crypticplayzzz271]

😁😂😂

[@jameshill4911]

Grief, his phrasing is fluid beyond compare.

[@davebander9730]

His vocabulary is incomparable. He is drums.

[@diretoaoponto1098]

Dave weckel is a monster’s drum

[@hawkrider88]

He gets better with age. Chops and so darn musical and in control. And check out the stick exchange around 4:05, whaaaat? Makes me smile.

[@TheArtur007]

Uauuu... Top demais!!!! Dave é o máximo!!!

[@e.p.5075]

Dave Weckl é sem duvida o melhor explorador de timbres. Professores de bateria do KZbin,bora aprender a afinar seus tambores com esse mestre aqui? rs