Jamming with Steve Jordan at Fork's Drum Closet

[@frankspikes4867]

Listening to Steve Jordan is like a breath of fresh air. The guy can flat out burn on drums. Yet he's not about fast licks, and out playing other cats. He's become one of my heroes in the past 5 years. Keep on groovin bruh!!!

[@chriswalker9478]

Man, as a musician there’s nothing I admire more than humbleness. Your willingness to allow him his signature snare sound, your willingness to withhold to allow him to show off and your hesitation to drop your own solo was inspiring enough as it was. And then you dropped that awesome solo section. Top it all off with your ability to adapt to changes, and to truly watch and follow what he was doing. Dude, mad props. I admire you.

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Too kind brother. He’s a hero of mine and the entire moment was just me getting to jam with a mentor of sorts. :)

[@stephenmahlstedt8533]

That’s pretty sweet. Very few drummers would have the balls to get in there. Well done.

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Stephen Mahlstedt thanks brother. I had to try

[@justinshannon9076]

What a cool guy! Steve Jordan continues to impress with his humility and genuine spirit. Nice experience, Brother.

[@ellissworld]

Those other drummer got tips, you, my friend, got a lesson.

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

heroellis amen to that

[@Cristianu13]

Man, what a beautiful moment ! Steve Jordan is one of my favorite drummer and maybe the number one in my heart. Since i discovered him with Steve Khan's Eyewitness band (man the track "Guy Lafleur"...). You sound awesome and to see you next to him, looking at him with your eyes full of respect, emotion and joy is really inspiring. I thank you both of you. The end of the video is very emotional for me ! Steve seems to be a really nice person. God bless you both. Amicizia, Christian

[@2sGHD]

I keep getting a waiting on the world to change vibe

[@btownshreds1]

David Glover yea that groove in the beginning was that groove.

[@kckrye]

fo sho

[@paulopalacio6437]

David Glover that’s the exact way to play the intro to WOTWTC

[@JulianFernandez]

We´re a Winner you mean

[@gregoryscott3858]

This was just incredibly cool and humbling to witness, thank you for sharing.

[@larrymonette7340]

He's my new hero, he swings hard like Elvin, has perfect and clean timing of Buddy and the groovalistasity and the low rollin" HUGE hip flava swag of Mr Purdie. Why never have I heard of this drum player

[@SL-xy5pn]

Thanks a million for posting! I'm grateful for any clips of Steve Jordan, they are a valuable educational resource for drummers.

[@jodydrummer4415]

The respect in your eyes

[@MUTE129]

Just discovered Steve Jordan and I'm not just impressed by his style and technique but his soul for the groove. AMAZING

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Casper Jones bro better late than never. He’s a case study in musicianship

[@paulbentley2709]

Just smile watching Steve, he's awesome

[@russwilson5180]

Very cool Ben. I've met Steve a few times and he's been nothing but a gentleman and one genuinely cool dude. I've dug his playing since the late 70's when he was playing with Mike Mainieri and John Scofield in the early 80's.....and Letterman of course. I'm happy for you to have had this moment with a great player like Steve. Great groovin' too man!

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Russ Wilson thanks brother. Still pinching myself

[@mysticalgerald]

Super rad to watch. What an energy.

[@TheRockerxx69]

Absolutely love Steve and you too!!!!

[@geno121]

Legitimate tears of joy at the very end for me dude. Awesome.

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Cory W my mom was visiting and actually went with me to the clinic. She knows how massive of an influence Steve has been to me and was crying as soon as I got up there. Ha

[@Badkarmarh]

That was the dope on DOPE! Props to you braving a free jam with him, you guys were grooving hard!

[@jonashellborg8320]

Really enjoyed this jam. You kept a nice pocket around Steve’s grooves, and totally get if you were scared to solo :-) , but you definitely held your own. Steve is amazing, his sparse playing is so full of intent and feels rich. Again, really enjoyed this jam.

[@sethlove06]

Great post & Great drumming , thanks for sharing ! !

[@rickraider3038]

What an awesome experience man! Steve will always be one of my favorite drummers of all time. The guy flat out keeps the groove classy as hell! Glad you got to play with him!

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Rick Raider oh yeah. He’s a gentleman for sure. Ha

[@ddrummer1821]

It's amazing the musicality of this Man! I think he played a "crash" hit once maybe, his phrases are so long.... You can really see the contrast of maturity here amazing amazing man you are Steve Jordan.

[@danielwhitaker3994]

Perhaps the best 7minutes of my day!..Very very cool - thanks for sharing!

[@dinodeluca6210]

God bless you man! Steve is a huge influence on me as well. You did a great job keeping that groove going.....must have felt surreal being there next to the Master! Awesome.

[@drewper73]

Dude, that had to have been super-intimidating and super-euphoric at the same time. I’m trying to imagine what it would feel like and I imagine the nervousness of playing WITH Steve Jordan would affect my muscles and not just my mind, which would cause me to be really tight. Maybe after a few minutes of playing and getting over the initial shock, I might could take a couple of deep breaths and then maybe I’d be alright. Killer video!

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

drewper73 as nervous as I thought I would be, once I sat down and he started to play, it just felt like jamming with a friend. A legendary rock star friend. Hahahahaha

[@musicalchairs777]

Dream come true moment and you showed up and handled it. Congrats!

[@CiaoGibson]

Pure joy! Thank you.

[@mrwillbaker]

congratulations for getting to meet the legend himself and for getting up to jam with him- and thanks for sharing.

[@TheStevieKlasson]

Steve you is the man hands down!!!

[@domokornmusic]

I always find myself coming back to this video. So fucking cool. There’s a magic to grooving with another set player, one of my college buddies and I do this kind of thing all the time. And to have that with Steve Jordan?? What an incredible experience that had to have been.

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Bro I still pinch myself two years later

[@domokornmusic]

@@NashvilleDrumCoach The closest thing I’ve ever had to that was playing for and with a marching drumline guru, Scott Johnson at PASIC last year. But’s a whole different vibe from set stuff lol. I know you’ve mentioned being influenced by your time doing drumline. Have you kept up the marching percussion world since then? There’s some pretty hip shit going on.

[@paulstix1]

That’s brilliant & Heartwarming thing.

[@sevensilverflowers]

That ruled!!!! Thanks for sharing,man!!

[@MusiciansOnTheRecord]

Good for you man, that was great! Steve Jordan is the Groove Master!

[@trentflynn6568]

Yeah man. 👍🏻. I'm happy that you got to jam with only of your hero's. You guys sound good together. I would've been intimidated too, but, you done real good. Keep Rockin', bud

[@EvanLikesDrums]

This was fucking awesome! What an incredible moment you got to experience.

[@stevejones466]

Ben, you're a legend.the happiness in your face gave me goosebumps!

[@patrickberkery8854]

So freaking cool! Great job laying it down!

[@amos5583]

Everytime I see this video kn recommendation I watch it over again. You are very lucky also you did a good job right there. Groove power !!

[@dagostinoification]

The master of GROOVE Mr.Steve Jordan ! My idol ! (from>>SOLO SHUFFLE FUNK ! )

[@GregM7]

Man I'm not even a drummer but seeing this video of you getting to jam alongside an idol was really awesome to watch. Grove was tight too. Good thing someone caught this all on video for you.

[@tomreay-bennett7093]

Smiling all the way through that. Love it.

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Tom Reay-Bennett how could I not? He’s the greatest

[@HealthWellnessCO]

So brilliant! Both drummers!

[@bhaveshsolanki6485]

Wow that was amazing man! I love Steve Jordan man, I thought your playing was absolutely superb also!

[@noahsamuel108]

This is my one of my favourite drum videos man

[@klank67]

Jordan just has the most awesome pocket!!

[@yjuppa]

Maaaaaan! Thanks must've been so exciting!

[@Danongorf]

Yo Ben this is incredible!! Steve Jordan is one of my huge musical influences as well. You killed it dude. Keep it up!!!

[@bigmik75]

Big nuts to get up and jam with Steve ,you killed it tho!

[@scottieunome2]

Amazing man. Love it. Nothing like getting a lesson while you play from one of the best in the biz.

[@conversacionesbaterapeuticas]

Congrats!!!!!!!!! Amazing perfomance!!!!

[@edneyblues1168]

steve is my hero, thanks

[@seanhallihan1159]

Ohhh my goodness this is amazing 😮

[@MrEmanuelw]

haha great! You didnt let him down either! Good of you to ask to jam!..i was at an Elvin Jones masterclass once...but didnt dare to ask him anything...still regreting that to this day. I had so many questions about playing in the moment, tuning and where he got the strength to be "the different drummer" while he got critized for it in the beginning. The people who DID ask anything didnt come up with anything else then "what was it like to play with Coltrane" They DID ask though. i didnt. Thanx for the video. Cool groove!

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

yeah I had to go for it brother!

[@rollthedice881]

You're so lucky man! And hell yeah, good jam bro👌

[@btownshreds1]

Absolutely FREAKING amazing Ben! So happy for you ! Pocket for life!

[@KONAMAN100]

Steve's snare is so in that pocket beautiful to watch

[@JeffWald]

Awesome Ben! What a treat!

[@Clintuplet]

I was there, bro! You killed it! Awesome night with Steve and Chester Thompson as well!

[@orodrummer]

That was awesome! You showed such respect and brought out the best in his playing! Really enjoyed that!

[@billyjleva]

That bass drum from 1:44-1:47. Damn

[@davidb8259]

Jordan such a beast love this guy .

[@richardtorres5513]

I can now see how those large hi Hats come in handy in making patterns . More space for stick movement along with tones. Respectfully I'll stick with 13", 14" and 15" . That's what making Music so wonderful , Everyone bring their own to the table ...

[@1973833]

This is totally crazy....and that groove at the beginning...

[@DrumMajorC17]

Watching you two play made me for the first time in a while want to just play for fun/practice instead of just jamming to songs. Haven’t been able to really play until recently so thanks for the that. I need someone to jam with lol

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Connor Blythe man I’m so glad to hear that! Get after it!

[@mediumstudio]

WOW! DUDE - what an opportunity! it sounded awesome!

[@sergeraymond1989]

Listening to Steeve Jordan I'm floating

[@giuseppebuscemi179]

Good job staying loose playing with Stev Jordan! Love Steve Jordan and his incredible focus.

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Hey thank you!

[@jim9194]

Apart from you guys rocking, you just gave a bassist the opportunity to jam with you, so cheers for that

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Heck yeah!!!

[@MLRomo]

Awesome video brotha!! Ty for sharing it!!

[@franks.8189]

He's been one of my heroes for about about 40 years ! Listen to John Scofield's 'Who is who' and you'll understand , 'nuff said !

[@tim8immonen277]

So cool!

[@68arclight]

Respect to you man. Great playing. Steve Jordan sits at the top of the pile. Would be great to see him and Brian Blade jamming it out.

[@mezdrums]

Well played dude! What a great, joyful video.

[@badfozziebear446]

Steve is the master of swung in between 16th notes grooves. That feel is priceless.

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Bad Fozzie Bear it was a treat to experience live too brother.

[@klank67]

Great jam! Love your lessons on 180drums too. Cheers!

[@JesseBatesDrums]

Sick jam congratulations 🥁🥁

[@usuiimemory109]

if i was on the same situation, I must think 100％ same as you but you did the best!! from one of small Japanese drummer.

[@citydrums7525]

Nice job hanging with Steve.

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

Wow! What an opportunity!

[@joeyknouse3727]

This was awesome! Great video.

[@brownsfan7753]

That was fantastic!!

[@uncledave8458]

It’s been a few years since I’d seen Steve in Modern Drummer. At first I thought damn that dude is showing up Steve Jordan at his own clinic. Oh, the guy on the right is Steve Jordan?? Dayyyyy’em Tasty fat groovin’

[@abundanceofabundance3130]

HELL YES

[@StuartJrBarrett]

You did great, Ben! Love it!!!

[@007artimus]

SJ always keeping it cool and hypnotic

[@mikeurendrums9824]

Man this is so cool! Nice playing too!

[@dsml3348]

That’s too cool!

[@joshford8339]

Very cool. What an honer

[@KarlMiller-DjKarl]

I'm feelin that... ☮️🔥

[@billwhitlatch961]

Fantastic

[@Six3rdy]

Sweet!!!!!!

[@mikhailrakaev7133]

i’m so happy for you man

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love it!!

[@sleepwhenimdead9667]

That's awesome dude! I think I'd hang with it for two minutes and then slowly drop off and just state at him while I make a stank face at his grooves.

[@nathanwalsh3028]

After listening to the both of you, you can tell He Is the Drummer in The Room. No disrespect bro but that man is the man when it comes to playing drums. Better yet he doesn't play drums the man plays music..You and I both know...

[@NashvilleDrumCoach]

Nathan Walsh he is the LEGEND IN THE ROOM

[@mrjacobgagnon]

Was this comment necessary? At no point did he say "I am as good as Steve jordan" he just said that he probably expected him to be worse than he was lol.

[@pinymartinez2061]

what tambor use steve jordan right there?,i like this sound

[@SKragseth]

So cool! I'm happy for you man

[@devonkenny889]

Completely! That was my first thought too! (John Mayer() Beautiful experience regardless; great jam. 😉✌❤🥁🎶

[@claudioeidler214]

Awsome! Y did some transcriptions of some grooves on the video i could send them to you.let me know.im an argentinian drummer.

[@ryanfischer7389]

Dude that's amazing!!!