joe morello

drumming

[@U2WB]

I studied with Joe. He was charming, brilliant, and kind. His instruction was priceless. I miss him dearly.

[@centrojazz]

Such and honor!

[@centrojazz]

Such an honor i mean

[@cheryal6661]

I'm jealous of you and happy for you at the same time. Cherish those memories... 😘👍

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

That’s nice to hear. The so-called best drum instructor in my area as a kid was known to be an asshole and go so far as to whack you on the hand with a stick. I studied under one of his students Who is way better but could be quite testy himself.

[@sappermade6012]

Me too at the New Jersey School of percussion in Orange New Jersey he had the whole stick control book memorized it was 15-20 minutes of lessons and a half an hour of stories it was one of the best experiences of my life I went to him a dozen times

[@joemorris143]

I'm a drummer and my name is Joe- end of comparison.

[@davidcook4623]

Why sell yourself short? Your surname begins with M O R.

[@paulseano5100]

Ahh Hey Joe where you going with that drum in your hand? Da da da da doom!

[@bambino100011]

He really makes his drumming sing. What a great drummer.

[@salchaos]

Joe was great: a great drummer, a great musician, a great person.

[@markpmar0356]

Joe Morello was the first drummer I ever heard play the kit like it was one instrument. His inventiveness seemed endless and he was a very musical drummer. One of the best and the only drummer for Brubeck's music.

[@kazimacar622]

I studied with Joe in early 70s in Elizabeth, NJ. He lived in Irvington with his wife Jean. First I paid $20/HR then he did not charge me. There was a good mutual friend - Steve Foster who also worked in Stain Glass. Joe meant the Jazz Drumming whatever Mozart meant classical music. Very thematic drummer who heard the melody. Joe used to tell me Kazim "I can teach you the mechanics - the technique, but how I play in music can neither be thought nor can it be learned."" Either you have it or not." I suggest you fans listen to the tune - "Paradiddle Joe" with Carmen McRae with Brubeck. No drummer can accompany a singer like that dead ore alive or to be born. Joe's probably one of the best drumming to set an example again for all drummers dead or alive or to be born.

[@josephklimchock5412]

Lived Hillside and in mid 70s' met Joe in Rondo music on Rt 22 Union......I was picking out a new ride/rock Z cymbal and he came over and asked what I was looking for. I was 15 and playing mainly in a hard rock band and wanted the ride to really be heard thru all the bass and guitar.......I was down to 2 diff cymbals, and Joe gave a few hits to both and suggested the 21" Rock ride Med/Heavy. I got that cymbal and still have it........my name also Joe!!!!! I'll never forget that night.

[@zontabayras]

Morello 9 yaşında Boston Senfoni Orkestrası ile birlikte sahne alacak kadar keman çalabilirken 15 yaşında Jascha Heifetz ile karşılaşıp hiç bir zaman onun gibi çalamayacağına karar vererek kemanı bırakıp davul çalmaya başlar. Bu kaydın yapıldığı yer de rahmetli Rudy Van Gelder'in New Jersey'deki stüdyosu olmalı. İkisi de efsane idiler, ışıklar içinde yatsınlar.

[@carnivalwrestler]

The comments below are spot on. Joe taught us to be melodic with the drums. Was it because he started out playing the violin at age 6? Don't know, but this man was made to play the drums. And how he fits so comfortably in quartets as well as big bands as well as playing with the New York Philharmonic (Brubeck plays Bernstein plays Brubeck, a very good album) is amazing. Astonishing technique, yes, but it's all subordinate to his overwhelming musicality.

[@joecaroselli5858]

carnivalwrestler Yes. I was a student of J.M.'s. I also did a few demonstrations with Joe. You said that beautifully. God bless you.

[@rhythmfield]

carnivalwrestler I studied with Joe too, and just have to echo what Joe Caroselli says above - spot on comment and yes to all-every single note the man played was musical, had a musical purpose, and fit into the bigger picture, but it was a little bit loose and very swinging always, as well. It’s really sad that the big band or large group album he made I think around 1960 or ‘63 has been lost or never released after the 1980s or so. It’s one of the greatest examples of big bang drumming ever in 100 years, period. I really hope someday more people can hear that recording, with “Johnny comes marching home“ and “sounds of the loop“and other incredible tunes. Great brushwork on there too.

[@harrymills2770]

@@rhythmfield It's too bad the big-band experience is no longer part of the zeitgeist, but it's just too hard to support it, unless you're a big institution. They don't just spring up, overnight, like a garage band! But to have a GOOD trumpet section, like he's got? It's a joy to be The Guy on the kit in an ensemble as hot and greasy as that one is. You hear the glisses from the horn sections? Sweet stuff. Those guys have some serious, greasy chops. Seriously, they don't even have to move the valves up and down. Just play those horns like kazoos.

[@josephpetrizzo3524]

Joe was great and a very nice man God Bless His Soul, i met him a couple of times when i was playing Drums A Gentle Soul, R.I.P. JOE THE GOOD LORD ONLY TAKES THE BEST. 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@jaakkot9661]

For me, he is the greatest. So musical, dynamic and precise.

[@paulseano5100]

If only more people knew that Joe played with Dave Brubeck on Take Five and pioneered the jazz music of that era you would have a million views.

[@arthurjarrett1604]

And you'd have a million thumbs up!

[@FrederickJohnSebastian]

I keep coming back to these videos; the perfect drummer: starts with great tuning of his kit ( that sound is crisp and precise but the floors have some bottom too; chops, dynamics, groove in every phrase. Yes older here but the technique is so clean and flawless.

[@SantiagoBsAs]

Amongst other amazing and incredible techniques, Joe is the one melodic drummer that shows when to hit a mid tom and when a floor tom making melodic sense of it. The One and Only Joe Morello!

[@dylangatenby9928]

Joe is such a gentleman. Such a relaxed player. Great teacher as well. He was the main drummer for Dave Brubeck.

[@TurtleTurtlez]

Studied with Moeller and Stone aswell, certainly the most technically proficient drum set player of the past 50 years (and if not for all the dci guys the most proficient person to pick up a pair of sticks).

[@boomerguy9935]

Joe has always been and always will be, my favorite drummer. "Take 5" got me hooked.

[@rick3747]

Buddy Rich and Joe Morello. These are the two giants of Jazz Drumming that no one today will ever match. We mere mortals are 1000 levels below those two masters.

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

Perfection. This man was and is the genuine article. I bet you one thing, Joe was the only drummer who chose to, and had the understanding and technique to insert Buddy's actual ideas in few places. Joe Morello was one of our last connections to the old days, when the drummers were not only musical geniuses, but they all had individual styles. At least all of the great ones did. Joe Morello, master of swing feel, stick control, ideas, relaxation, commitment. Take five,Joe Morello.

[@farshimelt]

Many from that era did: Louie Bellson, Dave Black, even Philly Joe.

[@SGB9]

Went to one of his drum seminars in the 60's, great stuff. Used his sticks for years.

[@kseipp5190]

I used Ludwig Joe Morello 11A sticks for over 15 years, and I still have one pair left which I should put in a bank box because they don't make them anymore. Or, at least I haven't been able to find any. I'd like to buy a dozen pair, because I sure could use them now.

[@SGB9]

@@kseipp5190 Good luck on your search. I can't play anymore, no cartilage left in my thumbs and wrists, too painful to use standard grip. I still have my original 1966 Ludwig's set-up in the music room though....

[@larryboyes7276]

Many friends over the years have had me listen to jazz. I couldn't get the jist/vibe , call it what you will. Someone told me to listen to Joe Morello playing with DB quartet. I now listen ( and watch) every JM clip I can find. The man is simply breathtakingly good.

[@paulhiggins2275]

I think Joe Morello is absolutely brilliant...that left hand!!

[@chottozumi]

The snare..such clean and sharp tone! Love it!!

[@rongotzon9947]

Im 71 and as he still has it so do I. Once a beat giver always a drummer

[@davidsimmons5467]

I saw Joe perform at the Music Inn in Lenox MA (the Berkshires) in the 1960's. He was an absolutely phenomenal player, and I as a percussion student was captivated by his style.

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

The greatest drummer of all time

[@garbagepailkids81]

I’m glad this is posted! Joe is probably my favorite drummer of all time and I remember watching this from burning for buddy.

[@BZB33]

Impeccable phrasing, supremely musical and so inventive.

[@TimXJ]

Wonderful and classic. Morello was my first jazz concert and inspiration in 1962. He's still my favorite for his class and style and those great musical chops.

[@jazzboy18]

Wow! This is incredible. Joe was absolutely one of the kings of drumming. My drum teacher studied with Joe Morello when he was in high school. It’s not only his technique that so amazing, but his dynamics, phrasing, and musicality are out of this world too. His Master Studies book is really great for learning Moller Technique too. It really trains you to have great hands if your using it correctly.

[@gabofranen2389]

Que maravilla escuchar al Maestro Morello 👌👏👏👏

[@jojoremeny]

Lucky you!! . Joe got me into studying jazz drumming after listening to Take Five.. An amazing drummer who was one of the greatest drummers, but also one of the most musical drummers.. Brilliant.. Great that you studied with such a humble great drummer..

[@davidsuprenant893]

Joe,what a amazing drummer,true ledgend.!!!

[@lucasnieri4318]

The most melodic drummer ever!

[@FazMaTaz]

He made it look so easy. Great feel.

[@chewgumer]

Oh, that left hand! Oh that right hand!

[@khandrum]

One of the greats up there with Rich, Jo Jones etc

[@davidalexander9789]

Man he sure did live life to the fullest.

[@colinfitzpatrickdrums5853]

Amazing. Have you seen his hand exercise vid.so effortlessly musical.

[@obs085]

Very very smooth, effortless. So beautiful.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

~ Watch that left hand boy & girls ``👌🎶

[@ThomasLuongo]

Watch the single-footed double stroke roll on the bass drum at the end. Un-freaking-real. His left hand is legend.

[@TantoVa]

Joe Morello, glory of tasteful

[@jeffkehoe5619]

He was the tops! Took me a few decades before I finally got my 2nd floor tom, like he had.

[@RedArrow73]

Is he a Bonzo fan?

[@10ampsloblo21]

Joe is my fave what a unique style love his drum work back in the mid 60s

[@mike4619]

Unparalleled groove and feel.

[@colinankcorn6881]

Never breaks a sweat !!! Fabulous!

[@marcioisrael4772]

Sensacional Morello .show muito top.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Brasil.

[@dariohenrique861]

Cara eu esqueci o nome desse instrumental tu sabe ?

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Embarrassing only 316 views to date! This is musical drumming over the often misunderstood blowing today by guys who know better. Note the dynamic levels of each phrase and how they perfectly fit like a puzzle piece into the musical context of the song. You NEVER hear licks or chops on display...lost art form !!! Go back to go forward...

[@krg1965]

Absolutely! This is musical drumming at its absolute finest - demonstrates perfectly how the pinnacle is to "play the song" and not work out how to get as much fireworks in as possible. And watching Joe behind the kit; he looks so comfortable, everything fits and his movements are so fluid. Oh, and the dynamics..... just stunning.

[@herbertmohler4449]

Amen I stumbled onto joe and buddy and roach later in my drumming after realizing that these guys are what inspired bonham, paice, bill ward like you said go back to move forward !!!

[@mladicrossati3291]

non ho mai visto nessun grande batterista tenere il tempo in "levare" come JOE.., nessuno nemmeno Jeff Porcaro !!!

[@orkycathcart6397]

WELL WERE UP TO 809 WITH MINE !!!!!!!

[@travisfalk1241]

59k now!

[@nicodrumsheaven]

maestro joe morello !!! capooo....

[@ianmills5237]

I understand each to their own but for me Joe (in his day) was the best. His solos were so much more 'musical' than any other (yes... any other) drummer I've ever heard. Sorry Buddy & Gene, but Joe had something I've never heard anywhere else.

[@tmaddrummer]

Sweet Joe Morello!!!

[@vikrambatra9881]

my god, his finesse is killing me!

[@markwarren9123]

What a great opportunity!

[@kevinbugden7995]

A true master….and sadly missed!

[@campbeja001]

He is gone now but his work remains. Krupa if alive would be so proud of his legacy student.

[@josephklimchock5412]

I met Joe at Rondo music Rt 22 Union mid 70;s he helped me pick out a new ride cymbal and I still have it....a 21" Rock 'Ride Med Heavy........Ya never knew who you night meet at Rondo back then, there was not alot of music stores around that had full complete stores........

[@mikew3494]

Jammin' Joe.... ❤️

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Beautiful syncopation and timing.

[@ocho611]

1:22 that snare/kick double hit. monsterous.

[@LittleMAC78]

He was an influence of John Bonham's which I only found out recently but Morello's playing is definitely in JB's. :)

[@trope5105]

this is the man that gave ole john bonham some of his most famous licks, the triplet bass drum fill is one, 100% morello's before bonham brought it to rock!

[@automediaam712]

incredible timing,bass drum sounds like Bonham amazing

[@Woddy52]

👍👍👍💖 Einer der besten Drummer der Welt !

[@arturosaenz9120]

Ah,his dynamics were beautiful,he played for the tune,

[@jemp1965]

joe morello is fantastic, a genius!!

[@anthonymaccherone]

The band is looking at him like. Goodness! What do we do now?

[@blujay9191]

Those fills ! Rather than hearing strings of triplets, 16ths, etc I'm hearing a lot of dotted notes. A master at leaving space to create groove.

[@funkman0811]

My god look at Joes Left Hand yeah Baby what a tremendous artist, I was personnel friends with the great Buddy Rich over Forty years He once told me you want to learn more about jazz drumming technique watch Joe Morello TRUTH

[@loucontino4804]

Oh yeah! Swinging baby!

[@RedArrow73]

Elegant in its simplicity.

[@MacMic333]

Still had those classic chops.

[@chriswigmore3082]

THE BEST EVER!

[@johnhoudyshell7551]

Once a jazz drummer always a jazz drummer.

[@gmcjetpilot]

Well it is +14K count now, and Joe is a master... It should have a million views.... every drummer should watch and learn..

[@ronagoodwell2709]

You're the man, Joe! Smooth as silk, tasty as blueberry pie!

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

NICE MAN NICE DRUMMING!!!!!!!!! Not many of them still around 😢

[@orkycathcart6397]

THE MASTER AT WORK !!!!!!!!!!

[@bellbrass]

I have a recording of Joe performing this song ("DruMorello") with the East Carolina University Jazz Band. It's incredible; the solo he does is one of my favorites ever. His playing here is stellar; the solo is much shorter. If you want to hear a whammy of a solo - get a recording of the East Carolina show.

[@Fabelnegros]

impressive ! thx for this uploader

[@Orwell-84]

Wooow! Flawless!

[@bonzomio]

Priceless!

[@ShowTheOreo]

Such a natural. Makes it look so easy

[@ariurip3751]

Of all the tribute drummers, Joe swings

[@applicareinc]

What tight timing! Wonderful.

[@PauloRoberto-ps8yt]

Sensacional!!!!

[@josuetopon9673]

Poca vida mucho nivel Potente la vaina

[@macombmagi]

Buddy Rich was a real snob when it came to match grip or traditional. Match grip was for those substandard "rock drummers" who werent "good enough" to be a real drummer. Well I just saw Joe use BOTH in this super tight jam. Didnt miss a beat.

[@nicowit8896]

Phrasing , dynamics. So tasty

[@handyboen]

I'm your big fans 😁, how old are you now Mr. Joe ? You're still incredibly musical 😁👍👍👍

[@nilsongomes2473]

Gênio!!! inspiração pura pra poder aprender mais.

[@someparts]

Winging it at the end. Cool as hell this guy.

[@shivaumesh1129]

Oh god!! This is amazing!!

[@hawkrider88]

Joe was definitely older here....but still better than 99% of the Jazz drummers on the planet.

[@ulissesrocha3365]

Fantastic.

[@dt6540]

His technique is effortless, and allows him to perform at top caliber regardless of his age. Most movements are from elbow down, with body straight. That song cannot be played any better.

[@jeraldcuccurullo2497]

Spot on!!! Amazing magic fingers man!!

[@dvaidr]

Superb!

[@jinwoongjazzschlagzeugdrum4049]

Super jazz big band👍🏿💯

[@MARTIN201199]

How come a 360p video sounds so great?

[@brianchisnell1548]

Come on all you matched grip arm swingers. Come over to our side.

[@farshimelt]

The grip is irrelevant.

[@bearblackhawk9362]

I feel like im watching the intro to the johnny carson show. Great job!

[@francklauer3799]

Fantastique !!!

[@zeppelin1n4]

This is a perfect example of less is more

[@drumsticksusa]

Watch the left hand stick flip using rebound from the snare at 0:54. Totally automatic and effortless. Beautiful playing.