Jo Jones' Amazing Shuffle Beat

[@mpista7182]

Ringo was very good at that along with many very accomplished country drummers

[@eddyerrol]

I also was blown away when I saw that clip of Jo playing with Chuck Berry in that movie! Jo's on a great Jimmy Rushing album from the 50's called The Essential Jimmy Rushing (I believe it's a compilation of a couple of Vanguard LPs) and I believe Jo plays shuffles on one or two tracks on that album as well.

[@kevindorn]

I love those Jimmy Rushing recordings!

[@luiszuluaga6575]

Also, that four on the floor underneath just makes it all so spongy.

[@kennethtaylor964]

Ah, dead sticking!! One of those classic moves!! Next time I play one of the early Basie tunes!!

[@kevindorn]

Yes!

[@clevermedia]

Great video. I love the ancestry here, Poppa Joe who influenced all drummers including Earl Palmer, whose famous interpretation of shuffles with Little Richard in turn inspired John Bonham. Shuffles played with dynamic phrasing are always Cool!

[@colorred5383]

Jo Jones is my favourite drummer, really interesting hearing some details like this. Great video!

[@michaelwaskiewicz1]

Im totally going to start incorporating this into my playing😁😁

[@kevindorn]

I know you'll make it sound great!

[@WsC-jv8nn]

Thank you for sharing

[@michael13085]

I haven't seen or heard modern day drummers play this technic. Thanks Keven. Michael Hoffman.

[@albertsystem1]

"If you have a shuffle that works great with both Chuck Berry and Johnny Hodges, that's a pretty swingin' shuffle."

[@andrewgriffith4807]

Hi Kevin, thank you so much for this discussion on Papa Jo's shuffle! Your playing and commentary are both terrific and very enlightening! That shuffle makes me think of Osie Johnson who had a similar way of playing a shuffle. Wonderful stuff! Keep swingin' Kevin!

[@kevindorn]

Thanks so much, Andrew! Good observation about Osie Johnson---another great drummer! All the best.

[@onalyd]

Another great lesson, thank you!!

[@kevindorn]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@JonTigert]

Dude! I thought of you need too rock when you first played the demo. In rifftide (jones psuedo autobiography) he said that he thought side by side was his best work. Great work and thanks again kevin!

[@kevindorn]

Thanks so much, Jon! I read "Rifftide" years ago, but I didn't remember that---very cool! I'm not surprised, Jo sounds so great on that record.

[@paulstuartsmith2224]

Fabulous lesson Kevin, thank you!

[@kevindorn]

Thank you, Paul!

[@lorenschoenberg7486]

Great video!

[@kevindorn]

Thanks, Loren!

[@bernardflegar8017]

Thank you, Kevin!

[@kevindorn]

Thanks, Bernard!

[@MrTimdrums]

Bravo!

[@kevindorn]

Thanks, Tim!

[@michaelparker3118]

Check out Ringo on what goes on ,solid shuffle at 190 BPM ,constant ,2 mins 48 second s

[@swingyoucats]

Fascinating -- not only the playing and the analysis and the history. I am going to guess that Jo didn't do this on records before 1945 or so, and that it is an indication of what we now might call "rhythm and blues." I saw him a dozen or more times between 1972-82, and he had so shifted the emphasis of his style that the shuffle was often his primary beat (with sticks, that is) and the Basie trademark of the open / half-closed hi hat was more a rarity. I also have to point out with a mild wince of the memory that when Jo wanted to make a point -- not always a happy one -- he could play that shuffle at high volume and it was, shall I say, forceful.

[@kevindorn]

Thanks for sharing this and amazing that you got to hear him in person!

[@swingyoucats]

@@kevindorn Get to be my age and you, too, can amaze the Youngbloods with tales of Ulano, Yaged, and Bob Thompson.

[@luiszuluaga6575]

I’m sure a lot of that was Papa Joe sayin,’ “Move over! I’M drivin’!” 🤷🏻‍♂️😀👉🏼🥁

[@philipnestor5034]

These lessons are great, is it possible in each of your videos mention specific songs by the drummer you’re talking about? This way we can check out the specific techniques being use in the particular songs. Excellent demonstrations!

[@kevindorn]

I will definitely try to do this when I can. In this video and the more recent one I made about Jo Jones (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnbccmd8Zsp1Z7M), I put links in the description to the recordings I mention. I will try to do this whenever possible. Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@brunellodevita1467]

Could also leave the related videos' links in the description of these fantastic lessons please? Thank you for your videos from Belgium ✌️

[@kevindorn]

Good idea! I added a link to the description and I'll try to do this in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@Bigsbeee]

I was advised to avoid having drum's in a corner of a room - is the not an issue Kevin ? Tremendous video's - LOVE them , thank you.

[@kevindorn]

The corner isn't my favorite because it's a little cramped, but otherwise I haven't had any issues. I've had the drums like this for awhile and I might try something else soon, just to compare. What has your experience been? Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@417DrumBob]

What is the name of the album Jo Jones did with Ellington and Hodges? Thanks.

[@kevindorn]

It's called "Side By Side." Great album. Thanks for watching!