George Benson, Jo Jones, Milt Buckner, Jimmy Slyde in "L'Aventure du Jazz"

Rare, historical, and mythic clip of George Benson, Jo Jones (the amazing and magical drummer who played 14 years in Count Basie's great orchestra), the organizst Milt Bucker, and the tap dancer Jimmy Slyde. A 4 minute extract from Louis Panassié's "L'aventure du jazz" (1972, 2h30).
Bonjour! You will find more information about this clip, and others, on my website: http//sites.gooogle.com/site/louispanassie. I have lived through and filmed many unforgettable historical moments, beginning in 1956 with my first tour of Africa on a Harley Davidson. You can reach me by email at [e-mail]. So long! louis Panassié
Reportage rare, historique et mythique, dans lequel on voit George Benson, Jo Jones (l'extraordinaire magicien de la batterie qui travailla 14 ans dans le grand orchestre de Count Basie), l'organiste Milt Buckner et le tap-dancer Jimmy Slyde.
Extrait de 4 minutes d'un documentaire d'une durée totale de 2h 30 terminé en 1972 et réalisé par Louis Panassié : « L'Aventure du Jazz ».
Bonjour, vous trouverez plus d'informations sur mes reportages sur mon site sites.google.com/site/louispan... et aussi sur d'autres thématiques que j'ai abordées durant ma longue vie d'aventurier-reporter qui commença en 1956 par le premier tour de L'Afrique en Harley-Davidson.
Comme vous l'aurez compris, j'ai vécu et filmé des moments historiques, rares mais surtout inoubliables. N'hésiter pas à me contacter par mail à [e-mail].
A très bientôt. Louis Panassié.

[@birthabutt9555]

Fluid, melodic, thematic....awsome!

[@kiefer12345]

This made me happy to be alive.

[@Ds_Drums]

Well said and me too. Chases the blues away.

[@aboutthemetal8783]

I'm 43 I've been a thrash metal, punk, ska, and rock drummer for the most part I'm loving the less is more approach to drumming It's a shame that there's not more of this around today

[@gardensofthegods]

There are a lot of jobs drummers out there now... my neighbor is one of them . ... you just got to avoid all the mainstream crap ... it has no appreciation for real Beauty and Art in many cases . I'm from the Philadelphia area and back around 2003-2005 I noticed a lot of younger kids high school-aged and college-age all getting really heavy into jazz . I haven't been back to Philly in 12 and a half years now so who knows there's probably a lot more of a stronghold of jazz there more than ever before since there seems to be a new Resurgence and appreciation for all the Jazz Legends who came from Philly

[@Ozoneum1]

Check out Max Roach and Tony Williams. Can't say they are "less is more," but they know how to use subtlety, understatement, melodic playing and silence to really fill out their music.

[@raphcourte420]

I hate you

[@SELMER1947]

Just incredible to see the best guitarist, the best drummer and the best tap dancer playing together.....

[@waltervillalba1000]

​@howard bianchi your autolike is perfect 👍🏼

[@allen6924]

Just WOW. The Benson, Jones collaboration with the tap dancer Milt Buckner was amazing in its explanation of rhythm.

[@AlvesterGarnett]

That's Jimmy Slyde tap dancing whereas Milt Buckner is the organist. Xavion Glover told me that Mr. Slyde used to also hang with the great drummer Roy Haynes but at least this session with Slyde and Papa Jo was documented for us all to enjoy. Now there's a WHOLE lot of rhythm going down!

[@robertr1096]

@@AlvesterGarnett Yeah but that would be something to see Milt Buckner tap dancing.

[@mrjacob1718]

@@robertr1096🤣🤣🤣

[@orkycathcart6397]

JO JONES HAS TO BE THE HAPPIEST DRUMMER I EVER SAW ALWAYS SMILING THROUGHOUT THE COMPLETE PERFORMANCE !!!!! HE NEEDS TO BE NAMED < SMILING JO JONES > !!!!!!!!!

[@percussioninstructor4816]

You might rethink that statement after seeing Sonny Payne with Basie and Lionel Hampton on his gig. Just saying...LOL!

[@anthemgunaether2914]

What an amazing life to walk into a club and possibly see drumming, guitar playing, AND tap dancing all taking place. I would stay til the lights burned out.

[@bobkennedy9501]

He's so natural. I love the way he seamlessly goes between a traditional and matched grip...and that doesn't even make a noise.

[@victormashatt2521]

He plays the drums without all the frills and thrills. One symbol is all he needs.

[@ashsen7664]

1:46 the best part

[@vipermad358]

The double CD of this session is indispensable! Not just music, but great interviews with "Papa" talking about early drumming techniques, the old days, etc. Hard to find but worth it for drummers and Jo Jones fans! It's simply called "The Drums by Jo Jones".

[@MusicLessonsComp]

I remember reading an interview with Louie Bellson, where he said that he and Buddy Rich were once asked in a TV show who their favorite drummer was. Both agreed on "Papa" Jo Jones, so I went out and got some of his must-have recordings. 20 years later, he is still my favorite drummer, too.

[@maakeklein4073]

Pity Rich couldn't have learnt to smile like Jones when he played. I know it sacrilege but I think Rich was so overrated compared to so many of these black guys around at the time.

[@mickberry164]

@@maakeklein4073 No one swings like Philly.

[@pierreingrin5850]

@@mickberry164 Papa swings, Philly does'nt !

[@veeseee128]

Young George Benson has some great chopping skills on that guitar. WOW he was so cool back then!

[@AmericasChoice]

Pre -1976

[@lindamacrae7170]

Wonderful memories of my youth, following all of these JAZZ greats and meeting them in person after their sets. Great musicians and pure, great jazz!

[@alejandrofughu4293]

I rarely comment a video but this video is a jewell. Thxs a million for sharing!

[@boboloko]

You probably won't respond to this comment.

[@gardensofthegods]

@@boboloko well I did ... so ......

[@ufera]

These guys are just phenomenal !!! What a piece of pure art right there !!

[@tszho6611]

im glad to be alive to see this video

[@mikeabrahammusic]

Magnificent, amazing and magical.

[@ggmusicdrums]

It was like two tap dancers trading phrases. Great stuff!

[@michaelhayes6887]

Really beautiful post. Thanks. I was lucky to meet Jo Jones and George Benson in the 70s. Serendipity! Mr. Jones I met on the train from Boston to NYC in 1978 when I was going for a vibe lesson with Dave Samuels. I recognized him and said hi. He saw my stick bag and said, "Sit down." I was transfixed for 4 hours. Mr. Benson I met at the Jazz Workshop in Boston around 1971-72. My dad took me to see him. They did 4 night stands with an afternoon Sunday jam session. My dad took me to the Sunday afternoon. I could not believe guys sitting in who were my age (18-22 range)-and were good. On a break I asked my dad if it would be ok to tell Mr. Benson how great he was and go up to him. Dad said sure. So, I did. Mr. Benson was so nice, gracious and cool. I never asked for autographs. My dad said that was rude.

[@trowmofi]

Yeah, now that was fun!

[@Firebrand55]

Jo Jones......The Man plays the drums with a reverence and deftness reserved for few drummers.You don't stay so long in the Count's band unless you are the very best. He smiled because he knew he WAS the best!

[@dinodeluca6210]

Amazing musicians and dancer.....Joe Jones was soooooo great! Effortless swing and soul!

[@theavenger3363]

Magic 🙏

[@oussamachraibi1787]

Merci à vous de nous faire partager ces merveilleux moments ! Quels artistes !!

[@agustine.alvarez9832]

Muchos capítulos de la historia del jazz pasaron por los tambores de Papa Jo. Fantástico.

[@gaspo2180]

Just three happy guys doing what they LOVE to do !!

[@derekthomas8529]

George Benson ... Dynamic Master of Improvisation ... Beyond Limits

[@suzyflorida1193]

Watch this every day when you get up and you'll be in a great mood all day!

[@soulfulofnoise]

THIS IS BLACK EXCELLENCE!!! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@gabrielleite5597]

HUMAN EXCELLENCE*

[@ericdelf]

Three jazz masters. SUPERB

[@iseeolly9959]

Good lord, that little lot was so joyful it made me cry!

[@steveriddle4458]

This is real Jazz. All the way Live!

[@douglaurinat4208]

What on earth have I been missing!!! This was just off the charts! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@esincskn3519]

so wonderful that i can cry

[@dr.brianjudedelimaphd743]

Buckner is the Benjamin Franklin of jazz

[@RodDamaceno]

Magnífico!!

[@dikbeats2720]

No matter how explosive, funky or fast some of the super-drummers of today are, it's always inspiring, refreshing and fun to go back to the master of jazz drumming papa jo.

[@clarkewi]

An absolute masterpiece.

[@jimsim777]

Outstanding

[@jonescrusher1]

Outstanding, a masterclass in how to swing paradiddles

[@beatlecost]

My god, Papa is truly the best...Total control of spontaneity, if I ever saw one.

[@peteypeters9205]

Great testimony and teacher of drumming with melody

[@joecaroselli5858]

Oh Woweeeeee!!!! This is so thrilling. I had to contain myself from screaming out. So tastefully executed by all the performers.

[@drumrboi72]

Mr. Jo is an ABSOLUTE LEGEND!

[@Vincentseven]

merci à vous, de partager un si court et grand moment de pure Jazz. Merci

[@NEntv58]

What a marvelous drummer.

[@cagreninger]

What a Treasure!,,,, thanks for sharing love,

[@veeseee128]

Dat boy sho could tap dance! YESS SUHH!!!

[@josekuri4475]

Wooooow, awesome 👌

[@algesian8756]

C'est formidable d'avoir filmé ces grands artistes. Merci M. Pannassié !

[@garrisonthad]

this is the true joy of music and creative expression.

[@sirrjazz734]

Jymme Slyde had MAGIC in his feet!!!

[@MikeTRX8]

Such amazing talent that is truly wonderful to watch. It seems that when we are united in our love of art we summit a peak of humanity.

[@bassbymichele]

EPIC STUFF

[@RafikMankariosDrumStudio]

Quand la musique était humaine, quand les gens avaient du talent! Never will we see and hear incredible talent lile this again. Happy to have lived it, sad to leave it behind.

[@Lemmo73]

He plays those drums with such fucking eloquence!

[@my.kookin.channel333]

Very smooth 🏆👍🏾

[@danp420]

I absolutely love this video it's the second time I stumble across it really lovely

[@olivertrahndorff7533]

Fantastisch!!!

[@oldenmusicianco.4527]

That’s how a drummer should look and sound in my opinion. Love it!

[@stevegovea1]

Wow! I'm loving it

[@thef.a.c.e.foundation8316]

Epic!!!! EPPIIIIICCCCC!!!! WHY DOES THIS HAVE DISLIKES????? THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!! YOUNG GEORGE BENSON?! PAPA JO?!? TAP DANCE AS AN INSTRUMENT WITH A ROUND ROBIN????!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🖖🏾🖖🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@rillloudmother]

idk, maybe they were hoping for philly joe??

[@danielchaudron8535]

00:09 Jo Jones (dms) Milt Buckner 01:47 Jimmy Slide (tapdance) + George Benson (g) + Jo Jones (dms)

[@FCm-tq2ho]

Love love looking at Buckner's reaction to Jo Jones .. incredible talent with these men.

[@MichaelJ023]

This reminds me of the stories senior citizens told me of how important it used to be to learn an instrument and dance. There didn’t used to be any in home entertainment other than what you could provide yourself.

[@simonstuart1325]

fantastic

[@booksfromkansanga1222]

Superb stuff

[@atomsmith9323]

Tap dancin a tune! Legendary!

[@tomcunningham1985]

Awesome

[@rokah1391]

Merci pour la réa ! Le son et l'image est d'excellente qualité !

[@tmaddrummer]

I love it! Many thanks Louis!!!

[@ronniet71]

Thank you soooooo much! I can’t even find the words. Love and appreciation.

[@ronniet71]

Beautiful, thank you!!!! Tremendous Love, for these guys!

[@arondies]

This is a very joyful clip --- good vibes all around!

[@marknarayan1558]

Thanks so much for posting ! Greetings from Brazil !

[@iriexela]

I could press the like button over a million times!

[@richardfoulk1577]

Awesome.

[@poshskiffle]

Fantastic! What a rare treat! Thank you SO much for sharing.

[@blairlibby7946]

Oh my god this is fantastic

[@Mattkondrums]

thank you very much for this upload. it's simply GREAT

[@JazzyZenBrotha]

This is so great to see! I love old school Benson!!

[@nikolayyanev9148]

Phenomenal

[@Bazls56]

Énorme tuerie !!! Génial !!

[@jimbrown1559]

Wonderful! I especially enjoy the interaction between Jimmy and Papa Jo!

[@sanidan2010]

Sublime

[@CribNotes]

This jam happened about 4 years before George Benson struck gold!!!

[@svisves]

O boy o boy! Thanks for sharing this!

[@AttilaRieger]

All time fav'!!!!!! :)) Thanks for shearing!!!!

[@HAHAnoshit]

A true celebration of life

[@georgesprudente3942]

Excellent. Magnifique documentaire rare de Monsieur Louis Panassie.

[@jaguarblack5051]

Amazing!.....for finding video treasures like this!......Thank you Louis!!

[@MartyLaserfox]

This is a joy!

[@yeahrightitsourfault2831]

Wow...

[@plasticdrag]

Three amazing guys, Thanx Louis..

[@MR.FREEDMAN]

I actually teared up watching this.

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

Smooth.

[@SamyDaussat]

Quel pied!

[@flashjazzcat]

Fantastic piece of film. Thanks for uploading.

[@drummy747]

Damn!! That was genius, beautiful, funky, smooth and cool as fuck