gary novak chick corea Eletric Band ||

[@valdenisesilva9375]

the most underrated drummer in the world. an amazing player

[@Samsgarden]

I normally disabuse myself of the term underrated, but i have to agree with you here. Why wasn't Novak lauded?

[@jonp4846]

@@musopaul5407 It's not a contest. I think you probably do need to listen to more of Gary ;)

[@jonp4846]

@@musopaul5407 I think he was amazing with Chick and also with Allan. Wish I had seen him with Bob. I have no need to compare/contrast. But hey, that's cool.

[@jonp4846]

@@musopaul5407 Not at that level. For me, it's about the individual interpretation, not about whether someone is 'better' than another.

[@reginalddavis7578]

Indeed. Very underrated. Amazing chops!

[@RossLambert801]

When the jazz drummer is more metal than any metal drummer.

[@harryhagman6063]

IN SOME WAYS BUT IF YOU TALKING ABOUT REAL HARDCORE BLAST BEAT THAT'S A DIFFERENT STORY. I'LL LIKE TO COMBINE GARY NOVAK WITH KERIM KRIHM/GEORGE KOLLIAS

[@Ahuxley68]

So true

[@bobpimental]

Young and older drummers, this is some of the finest drumming you will ever hear. This is true mastery. Take note.

[@owlcu]

His single strokes are smooth as butter so he scares me. I never thought butter could scare me.

[@doomprogger6345]

:-D

[@snowfiresunwind]

If you've not heard 'The Sixteen Men of Tain' album by Allan Holdsworth then give it a listen - it will confirm that Novak is a monster drummer and thoroughly underrated.

[@iroken]

lets see

[@valuablesandwich]

Just made it here from there 😂🤝

[@JavierMartinez-rz4vc]

In the 90’s he was sitting on the same table with Vinnie, Dennis and Dave

[@kidotai1777]

I’ll check it out now . Thanks

[@FusionHowie]

@@kidotai1777 Agree and Virgil Donati! Ohh and Chad and Gary Husband! Man Allan had some beast drummers!

[@QuincyWade]

Gary Novak is one of the dopest drummer out their, people slepted on him. Insane when I first heard him play.

[@alonzovillarreal4666]

He was around 21-22 years old on this tour. I saw this show in his hometown Chicago and Chic gave him this solo spot in the first song. Standing ovation for 5 minutes 🔥

[@chosen_ones777]

I saw it in Copenhagen. Fantastic concert with my since that night, favourite drummer on the brink of going nuclear. OK I knew im from recordings but it's never the same as live performances. Never as powerfull. Allways with room for a little mistake here and there. But a more real/true picture of the musician's talent.

[@alonzovillarreal4666]

@@Castor... thanks for the clarification

[@BurrenSHdrums]

22 years after prison...

[@searching4answers79]

A keyboardist friend invited me to go along with him to see Chick corea at a club in hickory North Carolina back in the early 90s. It was an amazing experience. Even more amazing was the drummer, who I'd never seen before that night. He was absolutely astonishing! Almost 20 years later, I recognized him on a KZbin video, playing for a Chick corea. It was that same long-haired guy from back in the '90s with that unmistakable power and astonishing technique! I've never heard anyone like that in a live setting before or since! I'm glad I finally know his name. Gary Novak is an absolutely astonishing drummer.

[@pm-co1vu]

Davvero un assolo assoluto, potente, musicale, completo, senza flessioni, passionale, caspita....la batteria espressa al massimo livello....

[@justinbrotman2871]

SCARY NOVAK!!!!!! One of my ALL-TIME favorite drummers and it's not even close.

[@wmakiling805]

My favorite drummer on the planet.

[@techforge-1]

I went to college with Gary and he is a natural. Extremely musical. And if you think he is underrated as a drummer, check out his dad's (Larry Novak) piano playing. talk about underrated. Great musicians, and the nicest people you'd ever want to meet.

[@panchocerdadrummer]

I would like too meet him for drum lessons

[@dagostinoification]

Very cool ! I love his drumming ,i am teacher of drums in France...and i have played with Rhoda Scott the organist .and other fantastic musicians

[@MikeVerta]

I went to high school with Gary. Can confirm.

[@Fergegys]

No you didn’t.

[@techforge-1]

@@Fergegys uhh, yes I did. DePaul U, 1987-88. Played in combos and big band with him. It was amazing.

[@coreybondurant]

Amazing left hand! Gary Novak - such an inspirational drummer. Thanks for sharing!

[@notasilicaanimus]

Immense chops, immense solo, and an immense sounding snare.

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

He was so metal in that epoch. It's funny hearing Chick with a guy with that kind sound, but I'm not complaining ,I love metal too.

[@kenthomas1535]

Saw Gary Novack play with Tom Scott in Palm Springs at Pete Carlson's while working on a tennis tournament for Radio Tennis. ....the dude is simply an amazing drummer. The thing about drummers is that they always seemed to be judged by the dreaded drum solo....but when I watch Novak...I watch for the little instinct things he does....the guy had a few little moves that I have never seen before. It just flows out of him...so instinctive yet based on solid drum fundamentals. Forget all the drum solo footage of him...watch him blend into a band. One of the best drummers I have ever seen.

[@elwoodwhite2499]

No question anybody’s favorite and yes he could hold his own among the very best and always plays for the music first! And gives back to the drumming society with his lessons and teaching and approachability

[@Ahuxley68]

So true.

[@rnl9520]

One of the most Face Melting exhibitions of sheer drumistic prowess ever!

[@soduno596]

What always amazes me is that typically drummers go from singles to doubles-roll when they play fast, Gary goes full blown singles. Sounds like thunder.

[@MaartenVHelden]

I absolutely love those blazing singles! It is so powerful! There is no one like him.

[@williamkjwilliamkj1815]

Holy Christ this Gary Novak guy is amazing. How have I never delved into his material before...

[@michaelweaver4589]

His sound to me is like a mix of Cobham , Weckl and Buddy.

[@jackmaguire1158]

He is literally better than any of them. And yes I realise they’re all three widely considered GOAT contenders

[@arleco12]

His intensity is off the charts. Soloing or just playing, he is pure fire.

[@volpeverde6441]

favourite holdsworth drummer.... it's making my forearms and wrists ache watching him....

[@dray4393]

In 2019 this is still amazing!!!!!!!!

[@orbayakdoganG7]

yes!

[@edilazaric3309]

Jeep, the sound , the music vocabulari, the ghost notes, the single stroke,jeep what to say amazing

[@SmackDownBrown49]

Not sure about underrated, but under the radar for sure.

[@Rachelebanham]

oh my days I'm a massive gary novak fan. What I love is how deep he's thinking about rhythm and form when he springboards from the keyboard stabs into pure solo. This is brilliant.

[@DionAlbers]

Blown out of my socks! What a beast and absolutly the most powerfull single strokes ever heard.

[@edgenovese]

Where do you go when you can play everything? What could be your next Money gig? There are no "Other level" gigs and is Gen Z really paying to see you? The best of the best should have a place to go. God bless... a standard unmatched...And I admire so many greats.

[@Jez1963UK]

I saw this exact line up in London, I'd say around 1994 maybe 1995 - and to this day swear when GN first came on stage, twirling his sticks, he stared only at me !

[@Champane97]

Love Gary Novak's drumming & his snare sound on this clip is incredible!! :)

[@donatostolfi8616]

Brass snare❤

[@everynameistaken567]

Incredible single stroke roll

[@dagostinoification]

Sa fluidité est remarquable ,énorme technique , super batteur GARY NOVAK

[@Stickmasterrr]

This solo is phenomenal!

[@Aleiuta75]

Amazing single stroke....

[@ianhaan]

LOVE HIS SINGLE STROKE ROLLS!!

[@dwfantom5892]

When I first heard “Paint the World” I just couldn’t get a grip on the drumming. I was floored; for several years.. 🤣 IMHO Gary is right at the very top among the best in the world.

[@dg7952]

The wildest drumming i've ever heard, totally burning!!!

[@nancycristinacortes]

Alucinante Novak!!!!!

[@carlbowles1808]

In the chick universe of excellent drummers Gary Novak's distinctive style stands out.

[@johncollins6749]

sin palabras, solo verlo y escucharlo,espectacular Gary NOVAK

[@randyodierno1743]

First heard him on Holdsworth's Sixteen Men of Tain album and was blown away by that. But THIS? Forget about it. Those perfect lightning fast single stoke rolls all over the kit are something else. The guy is a fucking monster.

[@3rdsamdan]

My introduction to Gary Novak is a real delightful eye opener. Bravo! I already knew of Chick Corea's greatness.

[@DevaPermanaDrums]

I evidenced his soloing sitting right next to his drumkit for his several concerts both with Chick Corea Electric band and Akoustic band .... he has amazing big fat and grounding sound. Unforgettable

[@harryhagman6063]

IF GARY HAD THE FEETS OF KERIM KRIHM ALONG WITH HIS GRAZY HAND CHOPS (DO NOT GET ME WRONG THIS GUYS TECHNIQUE IS AWESOMELY GREAT) BUT THEN AGAIN THOSE ARE TWO DIFFERENT STYLES OF PLAYERS BLAST BEAT DEATH METAL AND JAZZ ROCK FUSION THEY DO HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF BLENDING IN WAYS GARY CHOPS ARE TO LIVE FOR.

[@jdecker9834]

Much like Gregg Bissonnette, Gary is one of the most underrated and complete drummers ever. Weckl's fluidity and control, Emory's chops, Vinnie's syncopation and power and plays every style at the highest level. Just a beautiful player.

[@JaxonHaze]

Watching this I was also thinking he’s on the level of Weckl and Vinnie

[@Fergegys]

I went to high school with Gary. Played football with him. He is an awesome person. I remember him telling me that he didn’t like rock ‘n’ roll music because he thought it was boring. I always respected that. It’s not until now that I understood what he was talking about.

[@esitoris]

The combination of speed and nice-playing/musical-playing is not often seen :) Thanks man!

[@さもあんちょっぷ]

Amazing Drums ! Like a oil painting, many Ideas, delicate controls, dynamism, so to speak wavelets in the storm. I'd like to see with Mike Miller, more!

[@thelunarcrush]

rarely heard anything more awesome !!!

[@jeraldcuccurullo2497]

Best I've heard in a long time!!!

[@OneMetaphysician]

I'm fortunate to see/hear Gary Novak perform at The Baked Potato frequently with Michael Landau Group. He's got way less hair now, however the drumming is fantastic! :D

[@lorenzmuller3542]

Are they still playing there? Will they ever quit coming to Studio City? I hope not since I haven't been there yet and I wanna go sometime to see all the LA studio guys out there. Especially Mike and Vinnie. :)

[@OneMetaphysician]

Yes. Often. Michael is doing two nights in November at Potato. Haven't seen Vinnie there for years though. www.thebakedpotato.com/Calendars/11Nov/November16.html

[@lorenzmuller3542]

OneMetaphysician Just saw Mike and Gary Novak in Europe. Wanna see those cats in LA though. The Baked Potato is a place of mystery and history to me. May they be around for many more years to come.

[@lorenzmuller3542]

OneMetaphysician Hope Vinnie shows up there again. He's probably busy with Sting now.

[@OneMetaphysician]

Vinnie hasn't been with Sting for many, many years. He moved on to Jeff Beck and everyone else.

[@michaelroberts7811]

I didn't know he used double bass. Thats the cobham influence . This guy is explosive on the kit.

[@julsrique9148]

Este debe ser considerado uno de los mejores solos en la historia.

[@jareddarnell1312]

His kit sounds very nice.

[@davidmichaelsen9805]

Had to watch it twice in a row. HE KILLS.👍

[@PLDrums1]

6:52 through to 13:45 was particularly inspiring.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

Softest drum solo ever.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

The uploader fell asleep on the volume fader.

[@harryhagman6063]

IT WAS A EVER DISAPPEARING ACT

[@Hansi1423]

Saw him once as a kid in a tiny little jazz bar in Prague with Michael Landau, actualy not realising it was him. After like half and hour of calming smooth jazz/rock/blues flow Gary played like one and half bar of a chop and I remember myself instantly going like "who the heck is that guy". I didn't know by that time that he was (and in my opinion the best) Elektric band drummer

[@stromghouls]

this drum solo is more fiery than a massive supergiant blue star going into hypernovae and gamma ray burst.

[@teddys3558]

WOW! Never ever even heard of this guy. He’s amazing! The only thing I’d say is dynamics in sound. I need to watch more videos of hm. But👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@HangSangitch]

That's just it. Those who know of him rate him just fine! A sensational player with a great style.

[@andrewyka]

Chick Corea sands Great!!! Gary Novak!@!!Great comback to chick Corea. U most Best drummer.

[@jamjazzer9212]

Brilliant! Beautiful sounding kit and loads of energy! He’s got everything in his locker that’s for sure

[@btsdrummer1]

The man has excellent (and very fast) hand technique...........

[@Samsgarden]

There was a period in the 90’s where drums sounded highly resonant. I noticed a similar result from Chambers playing with McLaughlin during the same time

[@nameerdavid9542]

sorry folks.. no matter how many times i replay weckl videos never get tired to watch there is something about his magic drumming no one else has it .........long live dave

[@joshuahornsby767]

Agreed, Dave is the Mozart of the kit.

[@TwistVinicius]

Wish I could time travel to watch this live

[@shawnbruce6934]

Gary is Amazing!

[@virgilrw]

#Novak... IS A #BEAST! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@miles-178]

@XDrummerSteve 1993 ... novak was 24 years there ... he´s definitely best drummer and drum chops thinker ever !!!!!!!!!!!! everything in his play is original

[@MrYukawa]

This dude is fkn fantastic! Reminds me of morgan ågren and - to some extent - zach hill.

[@timwaterson]

MrYukawa you Mean they Remind you Of Gary ???As he was doing this Years Before they were around

[@simonedisarro]

Amazing player(s)!!!!

[@johnpaulondrums]

he's so underrated in my opinion. He's so amazing. oh man!

[@petercallaway3376]

Gary Novak Explosive 🧨 Cataclysmic!🥁🎼🎵🎶🎹🎷🎺👏🏽🎸🎻🎺🎷👀

[@thomasgoemans1963]

gary novak, extremely well rated drummer

[@arleco12]

Thanks a lot for the anti "underrated" comment. I'm sick of them comments all over KZbin!

[@kidotai1777]

Wow… Novak is a standout drummer.

[@deyankozhuharov9839]

The Great Gary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@julsrique9148]

Novak está en mi top 10 de todos los tiempos! Sin orden alguno Weckl Colaiuta Novak Greb G Harrison Mayer Phillips Bissonette Ameen Rosenblat Y si yo sigo me caen arriba....

[@chungiemunchin]

Gary Novak is mind blowing! If ever I thought that to be good enough to play the drums, I had to be as good as he, I would never even think of picking up the sticks. It's almost a consolation to know that almost nobody is THAT good so there's still room for cats like me (although I do work at getting better every day, Novak is a drumming genius!)

[@mrsedlav2425]

Jesus...this guy in insanely talented

[@pimtelman]

WOW, WHAT A GREAT DRUMMER!!

[@fricasee2000]

I've always wondered what Thomas Pridgen's dad looked like.

[@andSometimesY]

I wish I could see a transcription of some of this! Not that I could play it even with a transcription but still....

[@rusamene]

After watching thousands and thousands of drum solos by so many absolutely mind blowing motherfuckers, this is still by far the best one ever. Nothing tops that.

[@pawelostaszewski8367]

Miś definicja bro!!+

[@pawelostaszewski8367]

Miś definicja bro

[@peterpaluska7745]

Gary Novak may be the ultimate "What just happened?" drummer.

[@drumtwo4seven]

Met him early 90s gave me his # for lessons was never able to get one. Seen him play probably a dozen or so times around LA over the years. Alot of killer players in LA!

[@virgilrw]

Novak is a beast!!! Woooh... ☆☆☆☆☆ Chick is Chick!

[@RafikMankariosDrumStudio]

An inspiring monster drummer !

[@jimmy56boy]

Ferocious drum solo

[@ntesslafan]

Amazing chops!

[@241mrmark]

I think Garys chops are, at the least a match for Vinnie. Fabulous groove and feel and technically flawless

[@fnv-w3n]

No lol.

[@larrytemp3063]

@@fnv-w3n DENNIS CHAMBERS RONALD BRUNER JR. MIKE MITCHELL CHRIS COLEMAN VIRGIL DONATI

[@harryhagman6063]

4:52 ALL GREAT THE FUNK PART WAS LITTLE SKEPTICAL THAT'S DENNIS CHAMBERS DOMAIN LOL

[@Profartiste]

Wow ! It's been a long time that I've heard such a great talent. The Live sound is incredible too ; for a KZbin video. Great technique and very tasty playing.

[@jasoncavitt2043]

Ooh, that single stroke... where can I get one of those?

[@samslaby4882]

what a joy to experience this

[@johnpaulondrums]

don't sleep on Gary Novak.

[@geral187]

favorite solo of all time

[@pimtelman]

Holy cow, how fast is that single stroke?

[@alhoward6514]

GARY’S Some of the BEST

[@JaxonHaze]

He has my favorite bass drum sound

[@JaxonHaze]

His whole kit sounds great honestly. I think he’s about on the level with Weckl and Vinnie

[@WJ777]

As good as it gets! Just amazing.....

[@MrRodrigogomide]

Monstros tocando, demais.