Jojo Mayer & Benny Greb improvised Drum Duo Performance

This was recorded in 2020 at the Benny Greb & Jojo Mayer Drumcamp
exactly between two lockdowns
We are so grateful to have captured this very special and completely improvised moment
and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Sound:Sven Peks
Video: Franz Wüstenberg
#bennygreb #jojomayer #drum #drums #drumbattle
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[@skhemsun6103]

Benny's floor tom so deep, you can find oil down there

[@bennygrebofficial]

:-)

[@mfihloshitholani2113]

But i mean what about his snare sounding like a legit tom✊🏼

[@joelmarquez4629]

I always try to copy it. Key word TRY lol 😂

[@matthewantonio2165]

Delete this! The Americans will find it

[@papapoodo6685]

Ha ha ha ha ha! So funny like comedy man for the joke make clever. i get joke and laugh so loud

[@ZackGrooves]

Beautiful..

[@benjams9108]

you look familar, can't remember where from...

[@maxisatube]

@@benjams9108 hm same

[@TheBackstagePimp]

The stank face at 9:52. Glad to see Zack here.

[@martindavids2510]

god damn it i was just watching your latest fiverr video... didn't expect you here;))

[@dinospumoni5611]

Hi zacky

[@forrestthomas5381]

It took these guys ten minutes to get where everyone else would start. It's a great example of how not to "blow your load" in the first thirty seconds of a solo.

[@joshferreira3802]

Benny’s floor tom is the most beautiful sounding thud ever

[@Tormalchio]

The "thud" comes from doubling the tom with the bass drum (I think).

[@SelfSuckGiraffe]

@@Tormalchio doesn't look like it, at least not all the time. if he is, he's barely tapping the bass.

[@seb4376]

@@Tormalchio it comes from how he tunes it and the fact that he puts cotton balls in it.

[@scottpitner4298]

It cured my constipation 💩

[@thejoeadames7124]

This is how 2 of the best drummers in the world communicate without talking

[@dikbeats2720]

? Jojo is not one of the best drummers in the world.

[@JoelAzia]

@@dikbeats2720 Why?

[@dikbeats2720]

@@JoelAzia I find him annoying and very overrated. Benny however is not. However this jam was a bore to watch.

[@Gruuvin1]

@@dikbeats2720 then bye

[@dominikn19]

@@dikbeats2720 Sorry, but I think you don’t understand music.

[@bewareofthelamb6649]

HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED!!! The sound in that room is INCREDIBLE!!! Most certainly enjoyed this one!! Thanks guys!!

[@EarDrumBeatz]

Truth

[@happycanayjian1582]

I took your advice. Not disappointed.

[@toomuchfandango]

two drummers actually jamming! instead of just trading. so rare, maybe the first iv seen. They are making music and not just have a big solo over the top each other.and the result? two voices, one mind. Beautiful.

[@shoto8499]

well spoken my friend.

[@acidreflux7449]

Listen to the one by Ari hoenig and Dan weiss

[@JGBDYT]

very rare, not like you comment lol 🤭

[@HernanGnesutta]

in-f#ck1ng-deed

[@anthonyl9126]

Really? Made me fall asleep.

[@noworriesimfijian]

Who says playing the drums is just making noise? These two masters make the drums sing.

[@wussly813]

Jojo holding down those brushes in the beginning was awesome. Wish I could flam my feet like Benny lol

[@seppoinnanen5577]

This is what happens when two talents don't feel the need to show off and push as many notes as posible into the room... just great airy groove with nuace and taste

[@armanddutfoy]

When two gods communicate. We must also salute the sound system which is extremely good quality

[@CamiloMoyaBaterista]

Jojo

[@Travmon]

I just loved how comfortable these guys are in their skins. They have nothing to prove, no-one to impress and as a result they were just free to create and flow in the moment. Thanks for a sublime 14 minutes guys.

[@andrecunha7887]

This is what drumming is all about... Grooving, having fun and communicating!

[@banburydrumtuition8651]

Two of the best technicians and interpreters of rhythm and music there is.

[@thesoulgalaxy6390]

Not showing up to show up, but to work in concert creating beauty.

[@greatjobsam]

There were parts of this that felt like they could be used in a movie score. No other instruments would be necessary either.

[@La_sagne]

reminded me of a suped up version of the wrench and numbers theme from the fargo soundtrack

[@greatjobsam]

@@La_sagne Totally!

[@angelssanchezluna2179]

So Birdman with Antonio Sánchez

[@greatjobsam]

@@angelssanchezluna2179 That’s it! I was trying to remember which movie I watched recently that had drums as the only instrument as the soundtrack.

[@vincentschaffer7930]

I was thinking the same thing

[@lawrencemartinez3628]

one of the greatest drum duets ever . No overplaying. No competition just pure playing beautifully together . Two of the greatest drummers playing together this is just amazing.

[@umdiscodevinil]

When it comes to drumming, there's nothing more precise and beautiful than Jojo's hands in action.

[@maxxendrums]

Benny‘s floor tom…awesome!

[@ThePoisonDrummer]

Not competing, playing... Making music. awesome!

[@adamalexanderray]

Normally when i've seen two drummers play at the same time it sounds like the drums have been pushed down a set of stairs. It's a mess of noise and clashing parts. This was so tasteful and musical. Great stuff!

[@LonesomeElk]

No ego. Simply two percussive geniuses creating rhythm.

[@holzfella7797]

I was there. I was absolutely amazing!

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Man, that was great. Not a competition - two musicians playing off each other and with each other. Serious.

[@MrTantarian]

How does this not have tons and tons of views??? It's an absolutely captivating performance 🤯

[@bradiporitmico]

the sound of jojo kit is like a Chianti wine, perfectly blended warm but punchy and makes you tipsy

[@JuanderBoyMusic]

You should find a job describing things, that was perfect!

[@papapoodo6685]

Ugh ...

[@espenbusteflexnilssenburke4856]

His drumming would perhaps go well together with liver and fava beans then. 🤫🐑🐑

[@rickeaton3085]

Sangiovese grosso can be tannic and bitter. No bitterness in this solo...

[@vanntooot]

When two of the greatest virtuosos of pocket and groove come together, the inner peace you feel trancends comprehension

[@agamaz5650]

I cant comprehend how much I love Jojo Mayer. I only wish he came back to his style with Takuya Nakamura.

[@sandybain3419]

A vibrant conversation with absolutely zero back and forth mimicking.

[@jim5461]

Jojo Mayer = one of the primary reasons I bought my first kit 20 years ago :D

[@Skraboing649]

An amazing conversation between two great musical minds!

[@AnthonyBowman]

The phrase starting at 11:44 is my favorite, ending in the bell if the ride. Love that so much.

[@piotrek9255]

its really just jojo's style, he's this groovy everywhere

[@brbas33]

wow , two masters at work . very cool experience

[@thomasc9059]

Jojo’s brush work is so freaking clean

[@user-ri6nx8gk7b]

Guys, there was the collaboration of the century for me!! So grateful for that!😍

[@TroyGrech_In2Drums]

In an age where “Drum Solos” are abundant, this performance leaps out! It took me on a journey, showing beautiful dynamic and rhythmic landscapes. I can honestly say, that was as close to perfection as it can get. Inspiring beyond belief. Thank you soo much for share Benny.

[@ajdrums8075]

Maybe because it's a duet and not a solo?

[@TroyGrech_In2Drums]

Yeeeees! @@ajdrums8075. Thank you soo much for that valuable insight. The fact it's a "duet" is and not a "solo" is why it was soo good. Not the masterful playing and musicality of these 2 particular players. I'm sure I would have appreciated it just as much had it been any other drummers performing, so long, of course, it was a "duet" and not a solo. Please disregard my former comment as from your superior observation was purely based on the idea of a solo improvision and clearly does not apply in this circumstance.

[@ajdrums8075]

@@TroyGrech_In2Drums Hahaha triggered! I found it funny you put quotation and capslock on "Drum Solos" when it is a duet that's all. Feel free to send a link to a solo from either of these master drummers that sound better than this duet? I don't know of any. Why? Because you can't layer the sounds and ideas like this duet as a soloist even if you have Donati like independence and interdependence.

[@TroyGrech_In2Drums]

LOL! @@ajdrums8075 triggered!? Each to their own. Like everyone else, you are entitled to your opinion on anything, and that is totally fine. But honestly, your above comment on my use of grammar to describe the feeling of inspiration this video sparked in me as a player to progress on my own musical journey actually says more about you than anyone else here. It seems sad that people on the internet are compelled to bring others down in an effort to bolster their own personal insecurities. If arguing an insignificant point about a comment on a video really makes you feel better about yourself. Then I conceded. You are right. Have a great day.

[@ajdrums8075]

@@TroyGrech_In2Drums Have a great day too man and good luck with your journey. One tip, choose one or two exercises and exhaust them don't have several things going at once that you don't master and completely own otherwise it won't get used in a live situation. Peace

[@thedrumheroeschannel7418]

2 Greatest Drummers Today in 1 Frame..

[@JonahtheDrummer]

That was absolutely incredible. Both Grebb and Mayer played with so much groove and creativity not covering each other up once but accenting each other.

[@Rondo2ooo]

Two of the best drummers Europe came up with the last 15-20 years. Beside Marco Minnemann and Thomas Lang. Very inspirational.

[@ulihxx]

Extremely tasteful and groovy. Magical!

[@AdamStachelek]

This the simply the best example of double drumming that has ever been. When Jojo played the ghosts to flam Benny’s Tom hits, well that’s a level of simpatico hive mind that I’m not sure I’ve ever seen. So locked. So much music in this.

[@drumpetbass]

Did I just watch a 13 minute ad for Sonor drums?! They sound incredible.... and not many drum brands would hold up their end of the deal for this level of masterful playing

[@farshimelt]

All the major brands would do just fine.

[@1dudecrush]

@@farshimelt while I’ve seen Benny make a toy SpongeBob kit sound passable before, Sonor really is a cut above the rest. Germans don’t fuck around, and they’re one of the very oldest drum companies in existence. Lots of time to perfect their quality and sound. Chris Heuer (incredible drum builder/ guru who fixes and spruces up kits so they sound their absolute best) has gone on record as saying Sonor is the only brand that he has never found a bearing edge issue with straight from the factory.

[@ezarariawan12]

High level of drumming absolutely , but really enjoy to watch this ❤️‍🔥

[@dexterhurrenmusic]

I was just imagining how insane being in that room would be. huge inspiration

[@user-bf6hu6ei4f]

무언가 소리를 만들어가는 과정! 살아있는 소리! 심장이 뛰는 사람 둘이서 만들어가는 소리! 울림! 리듬! 그리고 ... 숨소리와 맥박... 또 진정한 드럼악기로 표현하는 언어!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dewayne3615]

💯🔥🔥🔥🔥✌️

[@CoinOperatedJunge]

I love the drumsound of Benny Mayer but Jojo Grebs is also very nice! Its so cool how their signiture sounds and grooves combine

[@dng4679]

Someone take the bait, take it!

[@cobra1995xx]

@@dng4679 lol

[@disskuss4268]

@@dng4679 you didnt get it bigbrain

[@nicholasfritzl8261]

Dude...!.... Its mayor grebs n benny jojo... Get it right

[@doubled6595]

Jojo's brushwork is the penultimate modern masterclass of a dying precision art.

[@theAristocrap]

fyi penultimate means second last (almost the worst).

[@erikl6988]

This is how two drummers are supposed to play together

[@CesarVesvre]

Illegal Tom Bass sounding on Benny Greb's side. Perfect jam, you couldn't expect less with these drum gods.

[@pedrobernardo5887]

Wtf.. drum solo that is engaging and not boring at all? Whoa there!

[@noknownthrone2487]

Only 2.5 minutes in, and I feel euphoria... this is beautiful. I love seeing people really "feel" their instrument.

[@loganlake7814]

As much as I love watching two drummers trade eights shedding their soul out, I think I love this a bit more

[@AlexLeys]

The Jojo face at 7:03 say it all, pure emotion!! So cool the orchrestation space Benny chooses...

[@sunitsikdar2153]

Thank you Benny finally for this video. Such a great dialogue.

[@ibleebinU]

From micro to macro finesse. Two incredible talents.

[@scpk2246]

The TWO CREATIVES!

[@beforelightsout5419]

This is so good its as if they were talking but in a whole different language that we can understand but not through the words of the mouth.

[@YamahaDan100]

Benny's use of subdivisions are so simple but so original. You would know it was him even if you had your eyes closed.

[@jenslindstrom3257]

Bill stewart

[@anikethrajaram1366]

The 2 guys that got me listening to the drums. the groove umph!

[@timoheinrich8763]

My two biggest idols in drumming. Each with such different sound and style. Love how real this feels because of the improvisation!

[@An_Arbitrary_Miscellany]

Two phenomenal musicians, so in sync. Creative and technical. So inspiring! Saw you at a drum workshop in NZ back in 2008 or so. Still watching, admiring and learning. Jojo is a new introduction to me but also incredible.

[@LukeBass1000]

So. Many. Colours!

[@snackarytaylor]

I have been waiting my entire life for this video. Thank you.

[@goggie47]

The.... Freakin.... Business!!!!!!!! That room the intimate vibe, the SOUND!!!! 🤯🤯 and then the artists.. Wow to the max!! Wish I was there..

[@Dane3p]

Awwwww should've gone for longer! lol Gahhhh watching again

[@einarabelc5]

Only drummers who play drums will appreciate this, in my experience. I can't hear 95% of what's happening here, but I know it's there.

[@geoffgreen8023]

Very nicely done- good feel, no over the top “ I can play faster and louder than you” they complemented each other and developed that wonderful blending of two kits, two minds. Just great....

[@onesyphorus]

at some points you just see them smiling at eachother. this is so great to watch

[@sarinsahil]

I met Steve Smith a while back and he said let the music guide you. Exemplified here so very beautifully. I keep coming back to this video :)

[@seventhquarter]

Very captivating... I went into a trance listening to it on my headphones...

[@Korhona]

Oh my ..... That was so so so good

[@garyjuicy3976]

Can’t wait to wake up and play some grooves tomorrow

[@fredmelisano9653]

that was absolutely delicious drumming.

[@kofoolowe8071]

Beautiful symphony

[@SahajoYaahoo]

I am like, why are you both doing this. 😅 This is the first drumming that made me engaged in it until the full video. I was like what's next, and also wait let me listen what's going on. It's so joyful and exciting to listen to. Bang on!!! 🎉

[@shaddadphilippose6234]

Both gentlemen with finesse on the drums. Each has a time to speak. 💙

[@bretdorton]

This is real drumming. Real creative. Real smart.

[@TopDownDrumming]

Two masters making magic, just thankful this was captured on video and shared. Thank you!

[@felipecerpaaguila892]

My 2 favourite drummers impro 🥳

[@Joshstix95]

The mix sounds amazing. One of the best I’ve heard in a while

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

Oh man, this is what my soul needed...

[@TheSummerCoast]

It plagues me that I couldn't be there. My 3 favourite drummers are Benny, Jojo and Thomas Lang, I just hope that one day I'll be able to see them live

[@do8671]

Amazing!

[@TheBadburning]

That´s pure art. love it.

[@jorgealbertoarospalacios5502]

2 MASTER QUÉ MARAVILLA SU TÉCNICA Y CREATIVIDAD 🎵❤️🎶👍🇨🇱👋

[@MrUtopiaD]

This is a dream come true, thank you!

[@Nedwin]

Creativity at its peak!! ❤

[@kirjian]

Just a peek into the depths of these two legends' ocean of creativity

[@KaitsuDrums]

What a Great duo!! It's rare that I can watch a drum solo for this long...and don't get bored :)

[@d.alexgleason1090]

I could listen to a whole album’s worth of this. Their pockets are so unbelievably deep and tasteful.

[@LukeBass1000]

When they lock into the groove together...what a sound

[@seanmcmorris]

Gorgeous moment. So much interplay and spirit behind those grooves and textures. I had a blast witnessing this. Thank you Benny & Jojo!

[@thatgamer102]

Never wanted that to end! Amazing!!! That´s what i call musical drumming!

[@markitux]

total synergy and deep connection... not a "drum battle", jus wonderful music! B R A V O

[@frankburdodrums8984]

I'm glad to see this because a few years ago at NAMM it looked like Jojo wasn't a big fan of Benny.

[@chezchezchezchez]

What exactly did you notice?

[@stickdrumsnrocknroll]

when stars align

[@alessandrorossini8704]

Thank you ♥️

[@edwardrusso2140]

Experts in taste, restraint, musicality and placement of beats.

[@dcdc92]

Thanks for sharing, guys :)

[@charly44ster]

Wow! That intro was amazing.