Dave Weckl Drum Solo with the Frank Gambale All Stars

Dave Weckl solos during "The Throne of Savitar" (Frank Gambale) at Bird's Basement in Melbourne, Australia. Features Frank Gambale (guitar), Dominique di Piazza (bass) and Jerry Leonide (keys). Recorded in September, 2024.

[@rajeevsharma3873]

The way he infuses life into the Drum Set is nothing short of magical !!!! And the level of dynamics and fluidity is insane.....This is literally poetry in motion !!!

[@timothydavis3348]

This guy just keep getting better and better, wow.

[@simonnathan2065]

Just astonishing playing. The control that Dave has over the hi-hat with his left foot alone leaves me speechless.

[@bengough6955]

The control in his hands, the timing, volume, feel is just outrageous

It's just not even human. Dear God, is he amazing. My fave for 40 years.

[@danyrattini2234]

The art of drumming at the climax , Dave’s the peak of the crop , unparalleled talent and genius . G.O.A.T.

[@oxouk]

100%. No contest. The king of dynamics.

[@999NINE99]

I really try to explain to non-drummers how thematically, mathematically, and technically advanced this playing is but Dave makes it look so easy, they don't get it. The economy of movement should really be studied. Unreal.

[@reginalddavis7578]

That comes from practice. Hours and hours of practice….!

[@diggahole3056]

Those toms sound beautiful 😍

[@dalestandard5671]

Everything does.

[@billylindsey3678]

I love all styles of music, Rock, Metal, country, pop, jazz, etc. And i used to love watching all the big hard rock drum solos in the 80s by many of the rock drummers back in the day, along with many of Dave's contemporaries in his main genre of jazz fusion. All that to say... since I've been alive NO DRUMMER has ever wow'd me like Dave. What he does behind a drum kit is super hard to explain to anyone who isn't familiar with him. Is there anything this guy can't do? Also hes probably one of the most humble musicians there is, teaching other drummers no matter what style they play... how they can make it even better and easier for them. If you're a drummer, no matter what style you play, study this guy and binge watch all his youtube videos. And, You're welcome!

[@garethparr9482]

I put my sticks away 6 years ago after playing semi pro for over 30 years. I’m so glad after watching that or I’d have been burning them and the old kit. Different level!!

[@razvanlupu7507]

That is what keeps me going on,the way you make things look so natural,even though we all know they are beyond that...the flow,the expression,the musicality of phrases....leaving aside the touch,dynamics,tone.Brilliant to this day.

[@SteveGiorgi-j5q]

Best drumset player of all time hands down! To play so fluidly and flawless with traditional grip is insane. Such beautiful technique and musicality through rythmic phrasing makes it look efortless. Its not though, its very refined but complex. Great solo. Not just this video but every solo ive Ever heard you play is tasty!

[@jeffreystaley5266]

Hallelujah, Dave. Timing, touch ,drive, emotion are all superb. I met you at Pasic many years ago and both me and my daughter have heard you and Mike Stern play at Blues Alley. While our hair has turned gray, you are still a magnificent drummer and I still appreciate your awesome performances. Jeff

[@TroyWright]

So good! Thanks for sharing

[@ackytrax7552]

Captivating performance! Dave can really make the drums sing. A safe pair of hands and feet :) A man in total control. Fantastic.

[@rjreade]

Love that the band kept playing chords in time; added context and depth to the solo.

[@ChontosDrumLessons]

Wow Dave. Absolutely phenomenal. You are one of the first drummers I remember really loving as a young musician. My drum instructor showed me your “Hard Wired” album, and I tried SO hard to learn that title track. 😂 It’s still one of my favorites. My favorite is aspect of your playing is the FLOW. You always look relaxed and calm. It is SO fun to watch. Thank you!

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

This solo is deliciously out of time. Having watched / listened to your playing since the mid-late 80s, this feels new, somehow. I know it's not - but it feels that way nonetheless. Thanks for posting it Dave, you always keep me reaching for "better"...

[@MetalDrummer_666]

There are no words! Pure class as usual 🤘

[@DrumLessonsSydney]

I was there on two consecutive nights, specially to see Weckl and ended up mesmerized by all four musicians. Looking forward to the clinic in Sydney tomorrow night.

[@ALCDNY]

Always a pleasure to see and hear the Weckl! 😊

[@miles-178]

on fire Weckl with guitar master Frank!!!!! So glad to hear Frank´s solo album tracks .... sounds so atmospherical with Weckl - best combination and line-up ..... this was missed by the music in general!

[@zolhof]

I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciate your work and how inspiring you've been to me over the years. You're still at the absolute top of your game, with a level of tastefulness and control that's truly unmatched. I used to watch your instructional VHS tapes in pure awe, soaking up everything I could. In fact, back in 1998, I was so inspired by you that I bought a green Yamaha Maple Custom kit, my absolute pride & joy. You are my favorite drummer of all time, thank you for all you do!

[@williamfotiou7577]

That was awesome, as usual. I'll never forget when I first saw you guys at the Blue note NY. I was sitting in front of Frank and got to talk to him all night. You guys are fantastic. 🥁

[@asarsalari]

Masterclass in dynamics.. outrageously good

[@mikemetres-yc6gr]

Wow! Would love to see this whole show! Absolutely amazing 😮

[@deanmoriarty9508]

We came from interstate to watch this and were spellbound by your playing all night. It was a masterclass in drumming. So awesome! Thank you.

[@dibber43]

You make it look so easy, Dave!😉 Superb, smooth, sensual, and sophisticated.😎👍

[@playdrumsforfun]

Master piece, wish I could play like this someday 😊❤❤❤🎉

[@davidkrassow8806]

His natural flow around the kit is amazing

[@munirbarreto1577]

I have been learning from Mr. Weckl since 1992. Long life Master!

[@chemenedahl6833]

1:10 we saw you play this Drum Solo live at Bird's Basement in Melbourne, Australia. Great drum solo. Loved the show.

[@robertomartinez6520]

Maestro !!!!!

[@larryvandiver8657]

Absolutely wonderful. Thanks Dave for your expertise.

[@realistb8875]

Smooth, crisp and clean!

[@Elivili]

Dave you are amazing

[@revertnicolas5977]

Génial comme d'habitude.

[@Ergo-Drummer]

Absolutely sick drum solo!!! You are still my favorite Mr. Weckl!!!

[@funkytown5254]

Simply The Best , PERIOD .....

[@michaelfindlayOZ]

I was there and it was fabulous. Drumtek Workshop with Dave tomorrow night.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

First-class playing as always, Dave! Wow...

[@TurgutAlpBekoglu]

Thanks for sharing..

[@carbonc6065]

So clean ... Great drumming.

[@c.j.saxamamamia2828]

Lucky enough to be there it was fkn amazing. Everyone was totally on it and feeding the fire. Ended up getting to hang with Frank after the show via his longtime friend who I was with in the audience. Such a humble, calm, relaxed and funny guy. Is there more recorded to see please? Perhaps a bass solo ftom DiPiazza (holy smokes!)

[@kitmateyawa7829]

Thanks, Dave, for posting. I wish I had been there!

[@ritabrooks9059]

Just great! Incredible sound quality too!

[@RandomlyDrumming]

Godlike stuff, as always!👏👏👏👏👏

[@mocalove5026]

I went to your drum clinic at Tokyo. It was interesting time. Thank you for uploading.

[@curiousnomad]

Love the finesse, musicality, and organic feel! Would love to see video from the Blue Note Tokyo gig early September!

[@gastoncorti669]

Cada solo del Maestro se convierte en una expresión de musicalidad única e incomparable !!!

[@keithwegiel5902]

V smooth 👍☀️

[@LeoKako1]

Fantastic solo!!!

[@roligarciajr]

Always an inspiration Sir Dave! Hope all is well my friend 👍

[@Ferklaus]

amazing !!!!1 a true virtuoso !!!

[@kargiljijayavelu4204]

Always dave🔥❤️😊

[@InfinitePracticeTV]

always your ma hero!! i’m big fan of you!!!

[@carmelostella7718]

The Fabulous Dave Weckl!!!!

[@williemammoth11]

That riff heading into the solo...!! killer drive.

[@karhuttamas]

Legend! 🤙🏾

[@hariwibowo9624]

Terima kasih kakak dave weckl

[@DonSandersonDrums]

Dave makes it look so easy. He is definitely one of the finest drummers technically and stylistically of all time. So much practice to get there or maybe he’s a prodigy like Mozart.

[@JulianFernandez]

beautiful tone

[@Nikita____Stepanov]

Music solo! Great. 😊

[@Shadow-jr1wj]

master at its work love from india

[@vladtepes97]

that return was amazing!

[@brothermunkdrums]

awesome

[@RayGymenez]

You are the best drummer in the world man!

[@forlifeinlove]

🔥🔥🔥😍

[@samuelgenovese]

yeah, dave/frank 🔥

[@TimOldBag]

Grandiose!

[@eatDangym]

Insane!!!!!

[@letsgoheal9531]

Dave's finest drum sound makes me guess he's is a great sound engineer too!

[@bibicassenoisettes1442]

One of the 5 great modern drummers ( Collaiuta, Chambers, Hakim, Philips) for me ,god bless you Dave

[@joecoylemusic6852]

Like water 🔥

[@ron_della]

The only word I can think of is: wonderful.

[@sergiopezza-batteriadrums3493]

👏👏👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@jimnarvel9794]

Melodically tasteful !

[@Burningeordie]

The best that there ever was.

[@78proto]

YES!!!!!!!!

[@сергейартёмов-ч9т]

Dave is my favorite drummer of our time! Next up are Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Smith. Dave is absolutely amazing!!!

[@danfinn2210]

So fluid

[@charleschaffer2003]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@corteznichols6856]

I love how clean he plays and it all makes sense. Not like today’s drummers where most of them sound the same, and want to play every lick super fast.

[@lvalledor3440]

Wow! 1st time seeing Dave Weckl play with 2 Ozone Crashes 😮😮

[@EduardoGomez-rp7gg]

Dave is great!!!😅

[@MeerkatMoon]

GOAT

[@bhensip3]

❤❤

[@TheSIMDEST]

U.F.O. 😮

[@ginobanksofficial]

🙌

[@VKDRUMMER22]

🔝🔝🔝

[@timotiusasbanu9732]

Good men to play drum

[@sfsandman4489]

how in the hell does he make his stroke rolls look and sound effortlessly smooth like butter. It’s like a smooth double stroke roll with one hand then he throws both hands in doing it and….. wow. 100,000 hours doing snare rolls. 🤷‍♂️

[@jonocrawfs1381]

Oh Hello…..Excuse me…..! The one handed Roll at 2minute 10 Second mark…Weckl is on of the G.O.A.T. 😮 Was a great Gig was with in arms reach of Gambale…!

[@simeontj0]

like water bro … 🌊

[@Xformat01]

Maybe it's me, but it seems like Dave has a new "sound." Typically, I can tell when the Master is playing, for he has his own very unique style, but in this solo, I don't hear those tell tale signs that it was Mr. W playing. I love it . . . and am Mezmerised. :D

[@johngrobson4899]

He is Today's version of The late Great Buddy Rich 🥁☄️🔥🥁💎🥁

[@ulassnet]

Hello Dave! What brand and model of headphones do you use for live performances?

[@giuseppe_corea]

🤪😀👌

[@RobertMaurice-c2j]

Ciao Dave!, Come stai? Sono Roberto. Saluti a tutti, mi mancate!!!

[@jhon_guajardonunez]

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