Joe Morello Drum Solo

Excerpted from Joe Morello Drum Method 2 Around the Kit

[@boomerguy9935]

OK - just one more comment. No matter how many times I watch this, I can't keep my eyes off his left foot. This guy is so much more musical and controlled than Buddy Rich ever was. Buddy Rich was like artillery with machine guns and cannons. Joe was always pure music. I would like to be 10% as good as he was. He set the standard. He didn't need the extra drums or cymbals - heck, he didn't even need sticks!!!!

[@thevoss85]

there's drummers and then there's JOE MORELLO!!!!!!

[@triumphadelic]

+Donny Vosburgh bump! :)

[@jsphotos]

I have heard them all and for my money Morello is THE one. I can't think of a more *tasteful* drummer. Morello had chops, incredible instincts, and a natural ability to meld his traps with whatever melodic scenario he found himself in. He was a percussive genius. btw, this is not to diminish any other drummer. For me, Morello is the one.

[@allrequiredfields]

What I love about Joe was that, despite having all the chops, he was *never* trying to impress you with them; he was *always* trying to think of something cool; something *musical* to play. Don't get me wrong, I still love seeing Rich do crazy stuff, but with Morello, you always felt like he was trying to entertain you, rather than impress you.

[@jonnydrums35]

jsphotos I concur!. For me BR was always the one,technically unsurpassed in many ways.. Joe though,is a soul jazz drummer. I’m a massive JM fan now..

[@xbeast666]

Btw. Morello had poor sight from birth and in his later years became blind. When this happened he continued to work and teach until his death.

[@murraymoore7784]

actually neo is the one

[@alancanham2956]

Joe's the greatest

[@rem-n-nissrockduo9822]

Even when he got older, Joe could still plays those things...man he was brilliant!

[@douglasstraight3648]

I think his best solo was Castilian Drums on The Davie Brubeck Quartet Live At Carnegie Hall. My all time favorite solo of any drummer. It was a masterpiece. I had the pleasure of meeting Joe in 1965 in San Francisco. My drum teacher studied from Joe and took me to see and meet him. Not only a great drummer but true gentleman as well. I was in 7th heaven that night. Thank you for your great contribution to the drum world.

[@steevodrums4749]

Ive heard many drummers ..Mr.Joe Morello still stands tall ..the most musical,elegant drummer i have ever listened too..A drummers drummer ..drummers could only dream of to reach this mastery of an instrument ..

[@buddyrichable1]

What a master. There’s technique and speed which is so common with the great drummers, but when you listen to this, what you hear is music at the highest level.

[@nemo227]

Finesse. I had the album when it first came out and I played it for my non musician friend back then. Twenty some years later he treated me to a Brubeck concert in Santa Cruz. The original quartet was no longer playing together but the guys he had with him that night were excellent. A very good time was had.

[@buddyrichable1]

@@nemo227 Must have been a thrill, he is a legend. Was it his son on drums by any chance? He was with his father around that time.

[@nemo227]

@@buddyrichable1 I don't know who was playing with him. We were up in the nosebleed seats. We could hear pretty well but a few more feet up and we could have heard birds walking on the roof. I don't recall even having a program. The place was pretty full. The internet says the capacity is 2015 people. The main floor was filled and most of the tiered seats. Yes, it was very enjoyable and memorable. A lot of famous and extraordinary musicians have played in Santa Cruz. I think I even played there once . . . at the elks club. But most of my gigs were in the Monterey area and once even as far south as Greenfield.😳

[@derek24hudson]

I saw Joe Morello play in the Brubeck Quartet UK farewell concert at the Royal Festival Hall in the early 60's. I have remained a great admirer of his skill and musicality ever since, and was thrilled to receive a warm and friendly response to an email I sent him shortly before he died. A truly great drummer, and lovely guy. RIP Joe.

[@spasticolon]

What a master. A fantastic drummer at any age. Maestro, we miss you!

[@ER-me1ii]

He was so great. He really got it. A lot of drummers can play fast and complex, he being one of them but he played tasty. Every stroke. Technically amazing at the same time incredibly cerebral and artistic. I became aware of how great his playing was a little late in the game but I got it.

[@2007christian]

Joe Morello is one of the greatest drummers of the world!!! WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!

[@ronbean8684]

Morello is THE master! And what's more is that this video was done when he was 83!! No one has the gift, finesse, technique, intuition, or chops that Morello had IMO. RIP Joe!! We miss your incredible talent.

[@donfilkins298]

That was just flat out excellent!!!!!!

[@boomerguy9935]

Every time I watch Joe with his small set and a few cymbals blowing away those young rock drummers who are completely surrounded by tons of drums and cymbals, I just smile. Joe has always been a master technician. A good jazz drummer can always play rock. A good rock drummer may be able to play a little jazz.

[@tatassin2]

Joe was and still is The Man! R I P Joe Morello.

[@thomasforsterjr9355]

Ridiculous... so good. Love his drumming.

[@gianamorello3092]

Amazing😊 no wonder I'm a drummer I may have gotten it from cousin joe morello

[@carlrest6553]

Giana Morello Your cousin was the greatest of all time.

[@ned2one]

I think my most favorite thing about Joe is his technique is one of the best I've seen. I love his chilled out mannerism's and his humbleness

[@buddabirne4661]

My man Morello at His best, excellent drum tuning, perfect technique, relaxed and SWINGIN' !

[@andrewyka]

Krupa Rich Jo Morello!!!Genius Forever!!!

[@HadEnough745]

This is where Bonham got a lot of his material from..right here..

[@hermanhelmich]

Had Enough exactly

[@massimoarciulo411]

Who? John who? Gents we are talking of sky drummers. Not contiguity at all with famous drummers

[@massimoarciulo411]

@Tivoy Drax dears when talking of Morello , we may only talk of krupa or roach or jimmy cobb or few others. These are the ones. Bonham should not be even mentioned. Too weak.

[@duncansutherland47]

yup, exactly!

[@allrequiredfields]

@@massimoarciulo411 Oh give me a fucking break - that's elitism, that's *ego* talking. I'm interested in the art, and Bonham was an artist. If you can't recognize the subtle brilliance of Bonham behind the bombast that he's more commonly known for, you're a hack. He knew exactly how to enhance every song he got behind, be it with complexity, or simplicity - and it was always thoughtful.

[@phillipmoore9012]

This is great. Morello grew up thinking he was going to be a snare drummer in a classical orchestra. Then he found his eyes were too bad to watch the conductor and read sheet music at the same time. I wonder how many drummers can even read sheet music.

[@vincentbuonora8477]

I am speechless….

[@allrequiredfields]

Imagine being the moron who thought it was a good idea to roll credits over a Joe Morello drum solo.

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Facts!!!!!!

[@dannmann6533]

breathtaking. just wow.

[@philenns6797]

Nothing to it ... IF you're Joe Morello! One of the greatest!

[@carlrest6553]

Morello is the greatest. Just wish he were still around. You da man!

[@peteypeters9205]

Every serious drummer in music needs to watch Joe.

[@DrSamE]

Man, Joe was soooo musical. That's what's seems to be lacking in modern drummers. Actually all "old school" drummers are so musical compared to modern.

[@bobbysands6923]

I studied with a guy who studied with him for quite a while. Joe--and my teacher--used this fingering technique and a "down-up" approach. I could never master it, but my teacher did, and both of them had these incredible hands.

[@christrudell7966]

Absolutely important to keep the high hat flowing.

[@Jameskeith1972]

Krupa was beautiful to watch. Buddy was impressive. Joe had it all though!!! Born natural.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Keith Pevey Buddy was impressive...a bit of an understatement !

[@Jameskeith1972]

Roy Beckerman how about 2 years ago I was really into Joe. Would you like it better if I said Buddy is a freakin ANIMAL!!!!

[@roybeckerman9253]

Keith Pevey He certainly was...

[@royharper2003]

Great drummer, clearly one of Bonham's influences

[@billconserva1461]

At his age, surprising that he still has that stick speed! Hat's off to you Joe, we miss you!!!

[@YouzTube99]

@Bill Conserva That he could play at this level is a tribute to his commitment to proper technique and practice. Here's a short example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2PddKR-Yp6rlZo

[@ronagoodwell2709]

There's drummers and there's drummers. Joe Morello was the drummer's drummer. Never heard of a drummer who didn't respect and admire Joe. He had it all and was a gem of a fellow on top of it. The one and only.

[@fess04]

that was a maestro .........a true master ......well into his golden years playing beautiful ideas...dam i love that solo!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrBilgey]

He's the boss! Beautiful!

[@patrickyoung3503]

God be good to you Joe . What a performance . I would hang around all day just to listen to you . Fantastic . Thanks for posting

[@JohnLittle-ze7sp]

The mighty Joe Morello... R.I.P. Joe

[@gixxerboy555]

Jeeeezussss...what a mighty drummer Joe was....just awesome...R.I.P. Joe... :/

[@myoung48281]

5/4 rocks in the hands of Mr. Morello.

[@bcdigiart141]

smooooooooooootthhhhhhhhhhh i live JOE MORELLO..... great drummer...

[@DISGUYROX]

I have a CD insert from "Hot Licks" with the black cat holding the sax while licking his chops. I've saved it all these years. Joe blew me away here.

[@starspangled2206]

My god. A wizard ! 🥁 A master ! 👨🏿‍🦳 A magician ! 🪄 A Ninja ! 🥷

[@eshaibraheem4218]

Brilliant. Mesmerising. Loved him.

[@drummer57]

The man was the real deal rip sir

[@harrieback6457]

My favorite

[@mississippifred]

Even in this format, his kit sounds *massive.*

[@joebeckwith369]

I can think of only one drummer right now in the same league as Joe Morello , and he's considered to be one of the best - if not the best drummer in the world - Billy Cobham - but musicians such as Morello are what music lovers appreciate - musicianship !

[@billhilton389]

UNBELIEVABLE.

[@leeatwood2111]

The greatest musical drummer. He was getting old but still that fine musical sensibility. I remember a Brubeck performance where Joe duetted on bass drum with the thunder storm outside. What a creative genius. If you've never heard his solo 'Castiian Drums' on the Carnegie Hall album, listen repeatedly. There are several PhD theses in it.

[@yannisgk]

superb drummer!!!

[@johnryan3374]

What a tasteful solo. It's actually fun to listen to! I hear too many solos today that are nothing but speed and bashing, which is not fun to listen to... for me it causes ear fatigue!

[@thevoss85]

The Master is gone,but never forgotten!

[@jameskaddy3937]

Master

[@lojastuff]

master always so beautifully musical

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

This is the best selling jazz song, the most listened to jazz song of all time. Joe was always musical. I like many drummers, and then there is Joe. BTW Buddy Rich almost sold as many of his bus tapes.

[@gregmcdermott3285]

Wow, unbelievably expressive and great...mind blowing..

[@bradreigel4728]

Absolute legend

[@aznsketcher]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! holy shit that was crazy.

[@khalidnawaz3405]

The ease and fluid movement.

[@tecnotone]

the king

[@anthonythedrummer7558]

Great drumming from an old pro one of the best. R I P

[@alexcamara6690]

Bravo Monsieur !du très grand art.

[@subatomic10]

Man he never lost it !

[@rick3747]

The most musical drummer ever and only second to Buddy. And yes.......Morello was Bonham's biggest influence.

[@stylesb959]

What feel and finesse chops too , he brings out the sound of the drum s

[@hitchowa]

brilliant!

[@YouzTube99]

I'll just crawl back to my practice pad now . . .

[@Iowafan92]

What makes this video even more awesome is that Dave Brubeck and Eugene Wright are in the background. They were original members of the Dave Brubeck Quartet incase you didn't know.

[@YouzTube99]

@Iowafan92 Indeed. Each person of that group clearly appreciated every other member's contribution. During solos, you'll see nodding, smiles, occasional laughter and/or shaking of a head in appreciation of something new or particularly clever. Respect.

[@stevetriviaify]

Joe was fabulous. Such great technique with a melodic sound. I think the three greatest drum solos are Buddy Rich's "West Side Story", Louis Bellson's "Skin Deep", and Joe Morello's "Sounds of the Loop". I had the opportunity to meet and spend some time with Rich and Bellson, but I never had the chance to meet Joe. When I was in college, I wanted to study with Joe, but could never save enough coins for transportation and lodging to study with him for a month.

[@vueloimaginario]

También "crazy sticks" kzbin.info/www/bejne/epSopmNqhZeniNU

[@grrsnarlsnort9875]

I notice Buddy Rich never chose to invite Joe Morello for a drum battle - great drummer though Buddy was I doubt he’d have won!

[@TheMASDrummer]

I firmly believe Joe Morello is an overall better drummer than Buddy Rich. I studied both of them for a long time.

[@brianchisnell1548]

Who cares. They are dead

[@hectordesosa4123]

Best the best drumers.

[@TheMassimop]

masterpice!

[@bigneutron5510]

Sooo gooood!!!

[@azizhaji9945]

Great Sir🎉🎉🎉❤

[@massimoarciulo411]

TAKE FIVE drummers and their sum will not reach Joe Morello. Astonishing drumming spirit.

[@slambamburge642]

speechless...

[@jasonpp1973]

he was hitting drums with his hands before Bonham thought to do it!

[@roybeckerman9253]

Amongst the last of the greats, we sadly lost..

[@Bamaboompa]

Well this beats the hell out of Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock! Funny that before tonight, I had no idea who Joe Morello was, even though "Take Five" is my favorite jazz song. And I prefer the album version. Listen to it with headphones and concentrate on how Joe keeps everything in synch with the group. And this, well it's another reason people don't need to come on youtube talking about "who's the best ...."

[@foundation922]

I told Joe not to copy my drum solo! :)) I really would have like to talk drum talk with Mr. Morello seams like a down to earth kind of person. I always like Joe over Buddy just my personal opinion.

[@knuturknutsson725]

he was a genius

[@niallgraham628]

I’d watch Joe Morello all day but not when his work is obscured by bloody credits, who thought that was a good idea?

[@adrianoerrico8084]

Morello Big one!!!

[@synthman2000]

He's in my top 3!

[@ianboard544]

Mine too. Jo Jones would be another - not sure who the third would be.

[@javiermb6253]

Master!!! Master!!!

[@PUBHEAD1]

Slick......very slick

[@roybeckerman9253]

Joe always had a great feel in his playing.

[@gixxerboy555]

and THAT at the age of 66...!??? Simply the Hands of God.... :)) UNBELIEVABLE...

[@misterfunnybones]

3:08 the bass player checks his watch!

[@DrummingFuzz]

misterfunnybones probably needed the toilet!

[@Tsuruta1]

+misterfunnybones But he always kept his longtime partner Dave Brubeck, (seen in the background), in total awe of his talent. :)

[@georgecandreva2842]

Match grip this!

[@mladicrossati3291]

nessuno ha capito che la grandezza di JOE sta nel rimarcare il "levare" col charly unico tra 100 grandi batteristi!!!

[@Cannagooru]

1:25.....amazing!

[@bobdadruma]

Class Act.

[@drstrangelove09]

WOW!!!

[@peterprotheroe2972]

Well no disrespect to Buddy - but let's be honest - Joe was the greatest - and most under rated of them all

[@surfer-te4lr]

Ok, everybody close jaws. You know who's da fastest left hand...

[@gerardvanleemputten2063]

I Sas HIM live in Antwerpen in Rivierenhof fantastic

[@ianboard3555]

He's the one I like to listen too - Jo Jones too.

[@RCAvhstape]

Wow, was that Eugene Wright on bass spotted back there? Awesome, and Dave, too. Eugene's the only one left now.