Keith Carlock drum solo on Josie

Amazing solo by Carlock while playing with The Dan. Show is 8-11-03, Pine Knob. Enjoy !

[@davidgrout1056]

Part of what makes Keith such a fun drummer to watch is the huge amount of effort he exerts while creating such delicate, precise ideas. Such passion and energy with those giant arm swings, yet the sticks hit the drums and cymbals lightly, as if slamming on the brakes just before impact. This is drumming at 150%, where the intensity, if not the style, draws parallels with another famous drummer named Keith.

[@louisvillechimneyrepair676]

he has the same impact on me as does Chris Potter, the amazing saxophonist. THe slow build of beauty.

[@AlmostReady504]

You don't say

[@alexandremello6913]

Perfect summary!

[@Semper_fi_777]

This drummer cat is just in a class all by himself. Precision. Passion. Accuracy. Soul. Musicality. Just awesome.

[@Semper_fi_777]

@@jazzfusioner9840 Roger that....

[@danvaught5905]

Well said!

[@jonasandezekiel1109]

Lol.... Do you know his name?

[@Semper_fi_777]

@@jonasandezekiel1109 ??? Keith Carlock.

[@Neckername1]

He lets loose but shows restrain in all the right places. So pure

[@padistedor]

He is absolutely incredible. Simple stickings played at a high level. His ideas are his own. I can listen to him solo all day.

[@benfrewin9926]

I met Keith when I was a cameraman on The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in NYC some 17 years ago. He was playing with Sting. I was doing the handheld 'drum cam' next to him and was also wearing a Zildjian T-shirt so we inevitably got talking. What a lovely guy. So humble and yet so talented. He'd just done the 'Two Against Nature' album. I was blown away by how good he was. He's up there with Gadd, Vinnie, and of course, Jeff..

[@paolomontrone7656]

The best drummer who emerged in the first decade of 2000 ! He is the New Steve Gadd, in terms of tecnique at the service of music, groove and taste...and not the other way around.

[@bradallmand2841]

Love Keith!... no doubt.. Just dont understand why Gadd didn't get enough, or any, credit from Fagen in some interviews. Gadd was the most amazing drummer on the original Josie, and Aja. Must have been a disagreement of some kind?

[@combatfitness7092]

Brad Allmand you are right. Steve gadd fucked his wife hence he hates him . But Steve is amazing regardless of what gadd did

[@keithcrupi9572]

@@bradallmand2841 Jim Keltner is the drummer on Josie

[@DrMbutu]

@@combatfitness7092 that is such bull shit. What a dumb ass thing to say.

[@morbidmanmusic]

no, he is him... let people be them, not gadd, or rich, or the other cliches...

[@rafanj824]

I love this guy's work so much. He oozes groove, it's so natural.

[@sparklesmcgee]

may be one of the best drummers I've ever witnessed live. unbelievable really...

[@samstreet6405]

I love watching This guy! Carlock looks so awkward at times, then suddenly he flows like butter.. from the way he tunes his kit to the way he holds a groove, Keith Carlock is a uniquely amazing drummer. .

[@cisco993623]

Saw Keith Last weekend with Steely Dan at the Sony Centre in Toronto....There are not enough superlatives for Keith. He gives me the chills....Incredible...

[@sandmandanieL]

I saw them at Rama. Blew my mind!

[@TheEleatic]

Lucky bastard. Can you say s y nc opa t io n?

[@sandmandanieL]

He is an awesome drummer.

[@briana.delsignore5799]

To put it simply, Frank Zappa would have hire him!!!!!!!

[@SCHP1068]

I had a chance to see them in Columbia, SC at the Township Auditorium a few years back, and it was truly a “Bucket List” experience. Walter was still with us. As a drummer & percussionist, I would’ve loved to have seen the maestro himself (Steve Gadd) on drums. But, watching Keith Carlock and his amazing playing was a true pleasure. Awesome show. He is truly “Steely Dan” worthy...R.I.P. Walter

[@DarrellNutt]

Keith is the best drummer out there for creating new ideas and being full of groove. I've met him a few times and was always appreciative of his considerate time and kindness. We can all learn from him... and NOT just drumming. A great guy!

[@7sevo7]

Awesome !! I saw him do that 3 times in 2003 At one of the shows walter turned to him And said " I couldn't do that in a million years"

[@SterlingRe]

I just discovered Keith while watching him play live with Steely Dan in NYC. I'm watching this guy with a style all his own, killer left hand with traditional grip, and above average hand speed/chops. I was blown away. I know most of the real good drummers and here is this great drummer I've never heard of. A lot of Gadd influence going on with Keith. What else can I say. He's a joy to listen too!!

[@campyoldie]

Mr Carlock is plainly not of this Earth ! What a fantastic and tasteful piece of playing. Have seen him twice in the UK and once at The Beacon Theatre in NYC. Always the same incredibly high standard.

[@butuh1324]

Really beautiful. He tells you what’s on his mind every time. Very thoughtful and emotional playing.

[@paulseano5100]

It’s really cool when you know the drummer personally and watched his career evolve all the way to being the full time drummer for Steely Dan! Amazing and Keith is a super guy. His traditional grip is unique if you look closely at his left hand. Keith Carlock !

[@williamcorcoran8842]

This was absolutely brilliant. It’s rare you to hear a drummer rock with so much rhythmic syncopation underneath, while still articulating a drum Solo on top AND having the chops to rock it out with nary a missed beat.

[@speedoflite1]

man o man is he superbly skillfull, with the double rolls and the extra dramatics around the kit

[@paulg2726]

Awesome drummer 🔥🔥🔥

[@dkc1061]

First saw and heard Keith in 1993 in local clubs when I was living in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. He was still studying at N. Texas State. He was playing covers (Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears etc) with a bunch of N. Texas state jazz musicians. Was able to see him for about 3 years before I moved away and he got big. But I could tell he was special. He has a very distinct and recognizable (to me) style.

[@elmhurst86]

Wish I had seen/heard him then. There is some footage of him with the 3 O'Clock Lab Band from that era on KZbin.

[@Philzwhodrumz]

I love the sense of achievement and satisfaction you see in his face after that last crash hit.

[@McBig2008]

Saw him last night at the Hollywood Bowl. Utterly impressive. Much respect.

[@soulfunkjazz]

Wow. A master of dynamics! Very delicate drum solo.

[@SterlingRe]

Such a unique style and that's what makes him such a joy to listen to. He loves those flams, who uses flams like him. Love the double ride cymbals and Keith's explosive runs show serious chops. Has Steely Dan ever hired a less than superb drummer.

[@equaleyesaudio4122]

That's the truth right there. If they're playing with Steely Dan, they have arrived as a drummer IMO. They are a collection of awesome musicians all the way around from the drummers to the backup singers, amazing! I absolutely love Steve Gadd and his touch, dynamics and finesse and Dennis with his unlimited chop vocabulary, both are unbelievable top tier musicians. Keith belongs right there with them, even though he doesn't have the same name recognition. He really has his own thing with the feel he plays with. It's like the emotion of a rock drummer with jazz chops and feels almost like it's all feeling while staying tight in the pocket. Crazy good top tier musicians, all of them. I seen a YT comment the other day that said Steely Dan wasn't all that and that they were played out or over played or something, and I just couldn't understand what they meant. Overplayed on what? I'm an audio engineer and it's almost like an unwritten rule that Aja is such a perfect album from the playing to the production that we all use it as a reference album to tune systems with. When an album is so good that it becomes a benchmark of audio quality, what idiot would say that it's played out? Crazy people. 🤪

[@2earache]

@SterlingRe…….I’ve always referred to Keith as ‘The Flam Man’!! And, of course, that’s only the tip of the iceberg!

[@dena6254]

I’m speechless!! I’ve seen Keith love with Steely Dan many times! Amazing! 🥁 ❤️

[@chrisberardi5999]

Saw him play live with Toto in Dallas - simply amazing. Perfect fit for Toto. The new album (XIV) is superb.

[@rockmaker507]

I totally agree with you.

[@gregoryzischke1372]

I can't think of any words that would do this guy justice, none.

[@cardinaldriver]

This guy has definitely earned the honor. Just about what myself watching this live. RIP Walter Becker.

[@bobayersquebec]

So many years that i don' t find a amazind drummer, im amazed WOW

[@carlnewman5448]

Hearing Keith’s recordings for Steely Dan whet my appetite to what a superb drummer he is and his fantastic pocket. To then see him play live with them, just blew me away. Such a unique style and sound, so refreshing and nobody like him. This solo is simply amazing and riveting to watch and listen to.

[@stormtrooper62]

Jeff Porcaro would approve. This guy is incredible.

[@drummersinger5324]

Porcaro couldn't even play a solo so he better just stay dead.

[@_LifeIsGood]

I saw Keith with the Dan in atlanta two years ago. Oh my freaking goodness. No words to describe. Best concert of my life.

[@charlesfranklin3533]

Mr. Keith Carlock is a Drummer in a Class all By his Lonesome. He has a Style of Playing all by his Lonesome, in My Over 40 Years of Playing the Drum's I Have Never Seen a Drummer with his Style of Playing This Instrument.

[@mmahlke8930]

I've seen Steely Dan probably 10 times, during the mood swings tour Walter Becker who is never one to heap praise said it best when introducing Keith, he said quote "the best fucking drummer on the planet Keith Carlock". Keith literally steals the show from Donald and Walter and I've never seen anyone do that and Donald and Walter never seem to mind.

[@Glitch-nr9ct]

I love the jazz/funk/r&b/big band/rock drumming styles all woven together. Absolutely spectacular!

[@XxStrongDrums1996xX]

I've loved this guy's playing since the first time I saw him, but I never had the level of respect I had for him after listening to "Everything Must Go". I just about shit at the level of groove on that record. When I looked up the information and realized it was him playing, he immediately skyrocketed to being one of my top players. The level of creativity he demonstrates through the substantial use of his left foot is incomprehensible to many of today's drummers.

[@U2WB]

Keith is the best new drummer I’ve heard in a long time.

[@PatrickChannonInPost]

This man is sheer groove, what a talent.

[@MrTeddybear275]

Kieth you are the man!! Great double strokes and well pretty much great everything

[@mrdrumz48]

My goodness how powerful his double strokes are! Awesome!

[@mrzipdisk]

So melodic, so funking and so much swing.

[@jerrymammoser1509]

Love the signature ending on the snare. A six-burst

[@StephanLongo]

unbelievable soul and feel...love keith!

[@davidcurtis4478]

LOVE Keith's playing and passion on the drums! Awesome solo!! David Curtis Drumming

[@greeksalad4783]

+David Curtis I'm not a musician and I just recently discovered that there are two different types of drumming techniques: 1. Cross-handed drummers (like Keith Carlock). 2. Open-handed drummers (like Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews Band). IMO I think open-handed drummers have a better range of sound and technique, but then again, there are cross-handed drummers like Antonio Sanchez (Pat Metheny Group) who has an incredible sound and incredible technique.

[@davidcurtis4478]

+GREEK HUMMUS Hi Greek, great that you notice both techniques. Both techniques are great just a matter of preference to the individual player. There's players who play both ways example: Dennis Chambers. Another great open-handed player is Billy Cobham. I really enjoy Keith's playing. Keep enjoying music. David Curtis Drumming

[@revup67]

This truly depends on what type of music you are playing (Buddy rich referred to Open handed as 'match grip" see video on this.. Some drummers as with Elvis Presley's 70s drummer (forget his name) played both ways all dependent on the song selection it seemed.

[@limixz28]

This is sick. I wish i could do this

[@pasmember06]

the first 30 sec. of his solo is FIRE!!!!!!!!!! - the rest is awesome, i just especially like how he opens it up!!!

[@bradallmand2841]

sick groove, timekeeping, and improv. Great stuff!....

[@ttacking_you]

That was 💯% certified gangsta 🎖️🏆

[@bosstrading928]

I went to see kieth's clinic in Dublin last year, he was an absolute gentleman, I asked him about "that fill" he tapped it out for me 👍👍😉

[@who_cares-j8y]

I like his style because it's easy to play, essentialy, but he's mastered it to the point that no one can really mimic him. Not many other drummers have a style that's this unique.

[@groovesville1179]

Super feel.

[@U2WB]

Fantastic !! Keith is a monster on the kit, and his Yamaha’s sound so great, too. I can’t imagine why he switched brands.

[@padistedor]

Keith Carlock flips my drumming world on it's head.

[@JollyDeacs11]

amazing drummer!

[@skadude113]

as much as i appreciate and respect a good solid drum solo these days with double bass and super fast playing...damn keith is the MAN and its sooo nice seeing.hearing a drum solo like this!

[@avaboot]

You get the drum gig with this lot and that’s it,you’ve made it!

[@soccer739]

Went to high school with Keith and never heard him play. I missed out.

[@MrBostonrobb]

So relaxed. His motions are so fluid and effortless. His control is that of a master player. This cat's filthy as fuck.

[@fibboobbif]

very extraordinary drummer!

[@2007christian]

FanTASTIC! Keith is really a new Steve Gadd!

[@johnz4412]

Superb drumming!

[@mgbwitt]

Yeeeeeeeeesh!!!!!! So good!!!!!

[@NouveauNick]

Whenever I picture what's going with Keith Carlock this is what comes to mind: A solid string of 16th notes in his mind that he can put anywhere on his body at any given time. His left is ridiculous and fills SO much space....and those rolls are LEGIT!

[@PlymouthVT]

Dan's my favorite but tonight I'm here for Carlock.

[@williamfenton8043]

PlymouthVT what show boston?

[@alessandrorossini8704]

What I like of his soloing is that he always stays musical, rather on the groove side, not a bunch of chops put together just to highlight technical skills (a very common thing - sigh! - among the global drumming community). This is what the greats teach, i.e. fellows like Gadd and Erskine, just to name a couple of "golden boys of groove and taste".

[@janalkema9320]

Pure gold, wowza

[@nohaste4me]

Very very tasteful playing !!!!!!

[@DrumsMAMAGARI]

woooooow!! luv!! he's fabulous great great great!!!!!!!!!!

[@brandoncummingsmusic]

Sick SOLO! My hero.

[@JasonPurcell2218]

its basically a continuation of the double stroke roll. He is playing rr ll rr ll rr ll on the snare and when he does the tom hits he replaces the first double with a kick drum so the lick looks like this written out KK RR LL look at a few times with that in mind and it will make sense.

[@chungiemunchin]

There is a plethora of Keith Carlock DVD clips on youtube, as well as that of so many other talented drummers. This is a wonderland of learning if you want it.

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Holy drum sticks batman!

[@baseballjoshg1]

I don't know if you are a drummer, but he actually gets amazing bounce with his sticks. All of his solos are based on double stroke rolls, he has amazing control and his right hand is so loose

[@ericdreizen1463]

As he was on opening night 2016 SD w/ the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Vince Mendoza arrangements. A concert for the ages, heard on YT!

[@nylonsteel]

Carlock the best of the newer generation

[@bradallmand2841]

Love Carlock.-- No doubt! This was also one of the best guitar solos by Becker. Loved that too...

[@SuperAnimalDrummer]

@SuperAnimalDrummer He definitely deserves it, because being unique in a day and age where there are so many great drummers is truly an accomplishment. His sound and style are unbelievably original and refreshing. Even the way he holds his sticks, the way he tunes his bass drum... it's so different from any other drummer out there. I've never heard anything like it.

[@spactick]

Just saw him with The Donald at the The Winery in Saratoga, Cal....wow what a performance by him and the rest of the band.They blew the doors off the place. Unfortunately there are no doors on the place, but if there were doors on the place they'd blow them off

[@bnwbass]

I was there last night as well, very good show. DF still has the chops ~70 yrs+

[@spactick]

Ya, I thought the same thing. Donny's 71 years old and goes full bore for 2 hours? and that drummer? was that guy incredible or what? non-stop for 2 hours + . I was glad the audience didn't demand more encores because I thought they needed a nap

[@gregmgm06]

OMG. Never even heard of Keith....he's a smokin hot drummer!

[@eejim7750]

I love how he does the equivalent of stank face with his right hand on the ride when it gets deep into the pocket

[@charliemay5758]

To follow in the grooves of the likes of Gadd and Phillips must be intimidating. he kills it here. Go fella, you rock.

[@brianhowell7529]

COOL

[@williamfenton8043]

Charlie May let us not forget the great Jeff porcaro RIP

[@jeffboles2470]

Don’t forget Purdie!

[@davidcosten8508]

Wow! This drummer is absolutely incredible. Why have I never heard of him?

[@KONAMAN100]

You have now.

[@GGBundy]

Damn!! This fuckers good!!

[@StephaneAvellaneda]

Amazing !!!!!!!!

[@cooleypope]

like the way he tilts his snare forward, great drummer and person, met in in Nashville a few times

[@pearldrummer7217]

No one on this earth knows how awesome that was.

[@briana.delsignore5799]

You are probably right. That's why I didn't give you a thumbs up...

[@HansensOfficecom]

Nice!!!

[@theHandsofRasputin]

ridiculous!!!! a legend!

[@matycee]

mesmerizing soloing techique

[@dagconst1]

Beast mode

[@noternunstoned]

Engineers and producers love guys that are at this level. Seldom is any eq needed, they get such great tone every time because they know where to hit and how much or little velocity is needed at all times. Love Walter bending the snot out of that Sadowsky

[@glickyglue]

EXACTLY! He is a maniac!

[@giovannisugonatoli]

Super

[@boomiron]

Ninja level attained

[@DancingSpiderman]

@clevermedia I gree. Keith is maintaining original tempo throughout this solo, except at the end when bringing it to a climax. I enjoy how he's so tonal during his solos. Keith! Mo-FREEKIN-Fo.

[@PeterBachmayer-ProDrummer]

cool! realy cool!

[@larzaify]

My thoughts exactly.

[@MoreyKlein]

Slammin...!!!! Musical ....YES....!!!!

[@egoequus6263]

I think this is the drummer Steely Dan has been looking for since the beginning. No drum machine needed.

[@vidsforsquids]

Nice clam at the end of the gtr solo