Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, Terrace Martin, Ronald Bruner Jr & Chris Dave

[@joshuaeisenberg4044]

i want herbie and thundercat to play my birthday party

[@a.p.5825]

Step 1: be Robert Glasper

[@smooooth_]

i want herbie and thundercat to play at my funeral

[@fukingmac]

they are coming to Montreal next month!!!

[@joshuaeisenberg4044]

fukingmac damn daddy

[@softteu]

moi aussi!!!!

[@Deevious26]

I love how Thundercat is just nonchalantly rocking a bathrobe while killin' the bass. haha. Love that guy. He is the personification of freedom.

[@evanfrost9586]

It's so him though

[@ncromos]

That Huge talent saved him from being just another clown

[@movimentodoscacos]

literally just vibin'

[@deanmccormick7347]

04:30 on - special - Bruner & Herbie locked ;).

[@ConnorLeveillee]

@Chi Funk a dragon ball

[@rillloudmother]

herbie has been the hippest piano player for 55 years...

[@rigatone]

Everyone including Herbie is watching in awe at Ronald Bruner's drumming. Except his brother. Thundercat's just like 'yeah, we do this in the basement every Sunday when we visit mum and dad' - whilst playing ridiculous riffs on the bass. How good must this night have been!

[@TheRealAnswer23]

Bruh. I'm sittin here, in awe myself, like DUDE...You made a GOD.......DEFER!!!! Thundercat says, "yeah. he's alright sometimes." LOL.

[@yellfire]

Really ? Nah, Ronalds drumming was messy, unfocused and uncontrolled. Like a 12 yr old that cant hide his excitement. Thats okay bc this is a jam session. But to claim Herbie was in awe ? Herbie played with the best of the best and Ronald dont fit in neither category.

[@patrickmcmahon1110]

@@yellfire when Ronald wants to stay in the groove he does. But yeah his fills/chops are wild as hell, the solo in lotus and the jondy live is wild. But that doesn’t mean he’s bad that’s just his style, like it doesn’t matter if it’s messy if he’s landing on 1 every time he finishes.

[@AmperSammy]

No one was in awe of him here. Ronald is known in the industry with the nickname “song ruiner”. I hosted a jam night upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s in London, where he was playing for Chaka Khan downstairs. He sat in during their set break and played like a toddler getting acquainted with his limbs. This is further evidence that “Song Ruiner” lived up to his name, in the presence of greatness - Herbie MF Hancock.

[@brianvaldez1746]

@@yellfire I couldn't agree more! Does Ronald even listen to what's going on or just over play the whole time?

[@jamomo1371]

Herbie plays for two seconds, and EVERYONE, including the band, gets lifted. This is f'n beautiful.

[@Pizaz0]

jamomo1371 they understand

[@richiebeirach3671]

yes !!! instant recognition of HERBIE the genius humanitarian iconic mofo ageless !!!!

[@percyvolnar8010]

EXACTLY! The GOATS know this magic.

[@charlesislaw]

cool to see Herbie show love to the younger generations

[@jaqinxpto2085]

Herbie is all about love

[@Rangoslap8]

No salt, no hate no jealousy....bravo Herbie. Your children coming too!

[@Neromatter]

@Ryan Hunziker no fucking way

[@ryanphelan6861]

He is an incredible person miles took him on at 18 out if julliard so he never forgot that. As well as best players always play together don't matter where you're from weather report was different continent every musician except Jaco and shorter another miles must. Great lessons miles was always onto the next thing only way keep finding best young players out there. What's new thundercat and Chris Davis are certainly originals. Learned from best but have entirely their own sounds.

[@a-maize-zing]

@Ryan Hunziker is this true

[@juancpgo]

Herbie Hancock is one of those natural musicians, that when he enters the stage his presence is so powerful that sets all the other musicians on fire and gets the best of them.

[@ericfricke4512]

The dude even played a Mozart Concerto with the Chicago Symphony when he was 12.

[@dudu...9902]

Nossa, vc fez o melhor comentário, concordo plenamente 👏

[@mikep6483]

Herbies approach to jazz is something that can also be applied to everyday life. He is open to the moment, without judgement or criticism whatever comes next you move with. I learned this from his autobiography which I highly recommend. I think it is this philosophy and set of beliefs that has made him a timeless figure who is embraced and enables him to embrace all who come after him. God bless you Herbie Hancock.

[@sirsnappz5307]

Buddhist

[@robertslagle7176]

That's because Miles Davis caught him there are no wrong notes in music. You just have to keep your ears open.

[@ttai7192]

What's the name of the autobiography?

[@dannymccourt7482]

@@ttai7192 I believe it's called Possibilities

[@joycesanders4898]

..so now I gotta read Herbie's book...oh well, I got Time.#jazzbo

[@zachweinstein966]

God bless this cameraperson

[@strokesoco]

Thank you, my dude! It's such an amazing time to be living in Los Angeles if you're into this kinda music so I'm just trying to capture as many of these little magical moments as I can, for posterity.

[@moussetache1815]

@@strokesoco I guess I'm going to have to go to LA then. Thanks for this golden nugget. Cheers from Paris.

[@EtherTalks7]

Facts!

[@zachweinstein966]

Chris Dave is legally allowed to play a note on any tom-tom in the U.S.

[@SnortGravy]

I'm late, but this the best comment I've ever read

[@martinkent_]

1:16 Bruner on drums in genius. That comping was SICK. He even got the look of approval by Glasper

[@asderc1]

The way Herbie is vibing with those drums is amazing

[@blacjazzz]

asderc1 Herbie has played with some of the best drummers of the last several generations and always has them on his records. He’s been known to give them love and space to cook it up. He drops his bombs in there like a bop drummer drops on the snare...

[@FCntertainr]

That drummer is kicking it and comping aling with the band and Herbie in particular. Comping is a skill all in itself. Funk cats should take note of what comping really is. ! Helps to know tbe music not just tbe drum or bass parts

[@cedardreamsLLC]

This is honestly the best drumming I’ve ever heard from Ronald Bruner Jr. yet Rock on!

[@strokesoco]

It's always magic when he and Stephen are on stage together.

[@jasonharris7770]

Saw Bruner years ago with Stanley Clarke...he was a beast then...now, WOW!

[@JermaineBulls]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ranWlJhvqKd_ea8

[@studebakerhoch4167]

@@JermaineBulls holy shit i didnt even know he played with holdsworth thank you sir

[@JermaineBulls]

@@studebakerhoch4167 My pleasure :)

[@ram-4]

I keep coming back to this because of the beginning. That crowd reaction for the first notes + chord! When he starts playing - it's 100% HIM! There's a reason people say nobody sounds like Herbie - because it's true. His playing is a master class every time.

[@ronaldcook3840]

Herbie once said that when he closes his eyes and hear Patrice Rushen play he swears she sounds like him.

[@martinkent_]

Thundercat’s bass lines make this shit sick tho

[@noahbirdrevolution]

LOL Glasper being like, "i'm going to film these chops real quick." F-ing epic.

[@stephaniej2807]

I’m the girl who screams “oh my god!” At 0:16

[@strokesoco]

ahahahahahahaha yes!

[@skyboundzoo7529]

I felt that

[@jas_bataille]

I thought someone was having one historical orgasm in the backroom aaaaaaaahahahaha

[@jayspicer2259]

I'm the guy who screamed it two years later after finding this on KZbin

[@mbolazara]

amazing scream! Wow

[@uraharamitchell7250]

There are far too many legends on that stage. There needs to be a limit. My eargasms are now becoming quite painful, and my face has arthritis from all the expressions I've pulled.

[@lifenpoetry5107]

LOL

[@willnzsurf]

I had fun once. It was awful.😖Lol

[@_omega420]

I feel like we witnessed something cataclysmic after that first comp chord from Herbie, like he just opened a black hole or tore space-time with it. Something in that parallel level of jazz theory

[@danielhooglandt1620]

For real man. Herbie just has something magical about him. Statements about "no one is better than him" are always a bit harsh, but his playing has something veryyy few people can get close to imo.

[@UltimateCheeto]

Love the vibes between Herbie and Thundercat

[@ChildOfFury]

06:23 when that second dude hit the tom for Bruner lmao. I cried tears of joy witnessing this, that was seriously magic. I'm tryna connect to what they reached in that room that session.

[@strokesoco]

lol that was actually Chris hitting the tom for Ronald Bruner

[@ChildOfFury]

@@strokesoco Oh ty lmaoo

[@chillphiljazz6177]

Bruh!! All them greats in one room? Overload!!

[@jazzman1988]

3:08 Glad that Glasper is getting Herbie to play Rhodes again.

[@fouedchaouche2824]

totally ! When he starts playing I was like "Yeah that's the Headhunters magic touch !"

[@miltonmilky5970]

Thundercat's groove is insane

[@SafariAtari]

The level of musicianship in that room is crazy. Everyone who was there was blessed to experience it.

[@loonaya]

How the hell did Ronald read Herbie's mind to comp so well with him from 1:16 to 1:26. Ridicilous

[@cx777o]

Right? He had anticipated that soooo precisely LOL

[@danielhooglandt1620]

That shit was insanityyyy this this whole video is just soo amazingly full of awesome moments

[@theHumanBryno]

I didn't realize this until a while ago, but Thundercat and Ronald Bruner Jr. are brothers.

[@strokesoco]

Indeed! And their younger brother Jameel was in The Internet for a while. He's a great keyboardist. And their dad Ron Sr. is also a great jazz drummer in his own right. Their family is insanely gifted.

[@CivilShepherd]

Yeah thoey both share the same last name of Thundercat

[@CivilShepherd]

Yes, not plural

[@strokesoco]

Check out my newest videos to see their dad!

[@Rangoslap8]

3 brothers....bass drums keys. All monsters...smh

[@BassByTheBay]

I hold on to the slim hope that science will find the key to immortality while Herbie is still with us so that humanity can enjoy his genius for eternity 😁. Been listening to Herbie for 40+ years and *never* get tired of hearing him.

[@strokesoco]

Jealous! I've only recently gotten into jazz. I wish I could have seen him circa Head Hunters.

[@BassByTheBay]

Well, don't be jealous :-) -- I was too young to see him then, but my mom had the Headhunters album. It was an 8-track, so it just looped over and over. Was my first introduction to Herbie, and have been a fan ever since.

[@nirvana95themodder]

Literally was just thinking about how much I'd love to see thundercat and bruner Jr play together, then I see this, with Herbie Hancock as well! Made my day

[@nirvana95themodder]

This just in to my late excitement: thundercat and bruner Jr are brothers!!! Blown away

[@Yourbankaccount]

Bruner Jr. is literally his drummer during tours and sometimes in studio

[@junasimmons833]

This is... the most overwhelmingly, amazing vibe session. It hurts so good,eargasms and tears.. Herbie too damn smooth the bruner brothers ..just too much can't compute....can't compute 6:00 OMFG ❤❤❤

[@sexyliam]

You know it’s special when people are going ‘WHOOOOOOO” at a jazz gig 🤣 loved this, wish I was there... Herbie,Chris Dave, and Thundercat, hot damn!

[@strokesoco]

man..most jazz shows I go to have this kind of energy. It's absolutely electric.

[@rcfilms8045]

Bruh Herbie Hancock and Thundercat. It’s like a dream come true

[@Heavee773]

Herbie kept engaging the drummer.. man that was truly amazing to watch also you gotta love thundercat!

[@atjshow]

just add Flying Lotus and Kendrick Lamar and we have ourselves the greatest live group of the 21st century

[@artuurSlaets]

Spot on

[@alieninstallation50]

erykah badu too

[@Luigivaldo]

can we add Anderson.Paak too? 👀

[@brianhill2171]

oof sauce only anderson tbh. chris dave and thundercat are pretty unbeatable

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

(according to james) The new Wrecking Crew(Gold Star Studio)

[@gmcsrbosavl6964]

Herbie and the Bruner Bros just straight crushing. They need an album.

[@patocontrerasc]

herbie on the rhodes goes full headhunters

[@kareemharb5774]

Thundercat has Jaco vibes for real

[@culturalrealism5395]

But, with more soulful groove capacity

[@angusoshea5296]

Fuck yeah

[@gsharpslayer3287]

I can see that with his quick playing style

[@davlmt]

@@culturalrealism5395 And much less composing capacity

[@leeiacobra2003]

@@davlmt you wish

[@cocobosox8672]

A Legend with the legends of the future. Incredible.

[@Kcoolin]

If I were there, my life would have peaked. two different generations, two of my favorite virtuoso game changers.

[@robertslagle7176]

I'd love to see the whole thing. With actually of a minimal amount of playing Herbie manages to coax the maximum amount of effort out of these players just by the virtue of being Herbie Hancock. I love Herbie.

[@Mvtdrums]

Yo they are tearing this thing down

[@taraduggan63]

Thundercat casually just wearing a dressing gown.. no big deal..

[@strokesoco]

Hahaha just rolled outta bed!

[@JeffreyAdamiDrums]

That dude can wear anything and look fresh

[@tjstratman27]

That is a Goku bath robe, show some respect!

[@taraduggan63]

Goku fucking ruined me...

[@t33nyplaysp0p]

Mental health is real

[@gabepetersen4451]

I would've fainted if I was there

[@amorfati9861]

Herbie and Thundercat are in tune on this one man wow !!!

[@VTheGonk]

Just stumbled upon his video.... Sweet goodness!! I had to watch this video several times! I felt like I was there vibin! everyone on stage are Legends... Literally

[@strokesoco]

When you have time, feel free to browse through my videos. I have a lot more greatness in there, many with Herbie at small venues.

[@nicoloruggeri2995]

6:42 ''ah ah ah ah'' on point.

[@wilfpenrose2844]

hahaha amazing spot

[@cookie0329]

A wild Thundercat has been seen without his massive 6 string Ibanez

[@sijbrandloot2340]

The perfect band doesn’t exi-

[@strokesoco]

lol!

[@10InchSnow]

4:38 yooo when the drummer hit that break beat

[@jehoiakimpedro2939]

thank you KZbin algorithm. I'm going to have a great day after watching/listening to this - 2 years ago, wow

[@strokesoco]

take a look at all my videos...lots of herbie and glasper and thundercat in there.

[@hadorean]

You can really tell thundercat is using his A + grade material. who wouldnt when playing with herbie.

[@mannys1930]

yeah.. he's super dialed in...

[@AggroSamurai]

I kinda felt like the drummer was gonna open up a gateway into the Upside Down at any moment

[@jasonharris7770]

Herbie and Thundercat VIBING! This is cray cray.

[@bleazerb]

This is just pure magic.

[@MaXaNoMaLoUs]

4:40-5:20 ish…. Oh my gawd this is what I love for, these moments caught in a jam improv setting, it’s hard to say any “composition” even comes close, this is a conversation, no script, it’s gorgeous… this is HeavyJazz!!! Damn the best

[@UPHOTO75]

This needs to be on everyones front page of youtube. GD, so glad I found this.

[@travisfeazell9694]

Ive been seeing this vid floating around since i was like 15… Glad I watched it with an adult mind😂😂😭😭

[@strokesoco]

HAH that's awesome. It's been a while now huh.

[@koakanata4670]

i'm lucky to share this fantastick session! thanks for video camera,and youtube from 🇯🇵

[@RogerBiwandu]

Damn, the 1st notes played by Herbie, are you kid' me !!! :o What a vibe, legend.

[@dariusmalone6392]

i love chris dave but if i was playing drums ill be like bruh chill... lol

[@manb4war]

Bruner Jr...beast boy...back in your cage...back in your cage

[@samm8728]

Oh my GOOOSH. This gives me LIFE right here

[@misterx4757]

I didn’t think people could still jam like this. One of the best jam sessions I’ve seen.🎉

[@pattyluss]

YO! This is incredible, I'm so glad you captured this!

[@nedtheproducer5777]

The sound of those drums are amazing

[@이중민-m2r]

Herbie's piano performance is always intellectual and classy. Especially in the Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet, Herbie is really unparalleled.

[@darrylwilliams1975]

Amazing. Those cats know their intsruments.💯

[@TheWaveFiles]

Thundercat is a groove tsunami unbelievable power and flow

[@gil-evens]

I like how the crowd get hyped at the first line Herbie plays haha

[@vooveks]

That drummer was working _hard._ Amazing. Really enjoyed that.

[@MrArsg13]

Ohhh...this groove

[@ДаниилФорсберг]

Love this Herbie and RG chemistry as well as Jacob Collier's

[@kelvin88keyes]

OMG!! Damn, what a line-up, i wouldve love to have been there!!

[@hadorean]

This is like really good. Good music is good music regardless of how it was recorded.

[@strokesoco]

Hell yes!

[@juanogando1901]

Thanks

[@SharmonJarmon]

This was EVERYTHING! 😊

[@lomo8824]

transcendance from the void - thanks for the video - hi from brussels

[@danielhooglandt1620]

I get physically aroused by Herbies playing. Foreal tho he has some sort of magical aura lifting the whole performance, everyone gets insanely creative and alert once he mingles in. I cant believe how many amazing moments these guys put together in this video alone

[@roy_for_real2674]

I think this is the Central Station of Crazy Town.

[@pauldugdale7106]

That's f**king brilliant! Love it! Head's bobbing and feet are tapping.

[@AaronChuidian]

Dang, thanks for the invite

[@blopenshtop]

Favourite drummer, painist and bassist all playing at once

[@mellotones]

Still the greatest jam session ever

[@jcmatu]

Esto es hermoso e increíble! Glasper es la continuación de la escuela de Hanckok...y en este video parece como Glasper lo respeta y como Hanckok le da su bendición! viva la musica!!!!!!

[@strokesoco]

Totally. I love that they are genuine friends and make each other better musicians.

[@jamaicanboi909]

this is legendary

[@damarcusglover4631]

So good to see my generation paying homage to the generation before.💙🤝🏽💪🏾

[@nedform]

......say what!!!!!.......um ....holy ..................james brown said happiness is hearing fred wesley play the trombone!!........well ....also happiness is watching, hearing ninja ronald jr play them drums like he was born todo !!!!! bless all you ninjas!!! take that universe !!! all you beings this is what was happening few months back hear on planet earth :) ninjas!

[@kellynkarr]

That had to have been absolutely epic. Thanks for sharing

[@lovetronlawrence2482]

The drummer is cooold!!!

[@zachweinstein966]

*has to go to the bathroom *...but herbie's playing cures all ailments

[@strokesoco]

This is now the second time I've seen Glasper in a small club say "i have to go to the bathroom" and then bring out Herbie. He has a Herbie Hancock schtick. Amazing.

[@gooneybird808]

The groove is just so cold

[@pebblesstone1316]

REAL MUSIC WITH REAL TALENTED MUSICIANS !!!!

[@WE.ARE138]

You can either close your eyes and meld into the blend or keep um open and not know where to look cause it's like a bunch ah jazzy fireworks blastin off!

[@juhintao3605]

I have never celebrated a birthday in my life but I would give a finger to have such a crowd for my birthday.

[@rupturedtortoise.1542]

Thundercat just shredding that base. Omg

[@mraverybrown4621]

This is an incredible moment, here! 🙌🏿🎶

[@AlvaroRojasMusic]

I've watched this 20 times

[@mylurr12]

Haven’t visited your channel in a while but man you’re putting in work! Very underrated channel all this live footage is important! Keep it up!

[@strokesoco]

Thank you, I appreciate it! Doin it for the culture!

[@toringuest]

make an album !!!

[@CarlosDiaz-mf9uw]

3:10 - Take this, master. - Nahh, son. I don't do that anymore.