Neal Sausen tribute to Freddie Gruber - Freddie's Blues

[@bakerfam1000]

I'm a young drummer (freshman in high school) and I love jazz, rock, and reggae. This has furthered my love for jazz. Truly a work of art and I look forward to seeing more from you.

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

Incredible playing!!!

[@nealsausen4651]

Thanks “Wyatt”! Your Comment means a lot to me coming from you ! we go back!

[@bakerfam1000]

so clean, so eloquent, so beautiful

[@nealsausen4651]

thank you Sean, thank you so much! It's always an honour (&humbling exp) to re cieve such kind words & support from other Musicians! I really appreciate that! N.S.

[@MichaelDubinMusic]

Neal, this is a great tribute to Freddie! Fantastic to watch your video and see your expression of this great art form! You are a wonderful drummer, friend, and teacher thank you!

[@jeffkahl]

fantastic touch on a beautiful looking and sounding kit! you can tell your studies with Freddie weren't for naught! keep swingin!

[@bogartsandoval]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing this. The note placing really captures the mastery of your playing and Mr. Gruber's style too. keep it up!

[@nealsausen4651]

Bogart Sandoval : Thank you so much for your kind comments! Actually I'll let you in on a little secret: I was a little " out of shape", as I had'nt really been practicing at all before I did this (video)! I can do better as I'm sure we all believe we can! Again,thanx so much! N S

[@stilljazzed]

Beautiful!!

[@silentwitness4843]

Amazing! You are truly amazing!!! And to think you spoke to me in here !!!! Wow!!!!! What's your day job????? Cuz I bet you're a musician !!

[@nealsausen4651]

Thank you silent witness for your kind words actually today nowadays I have no day job the pandemic put An end to that! Teaching is going to have to be the way to go for me as well as a lot of other people who used to work a lot playing that is! I don’t know win real playing gigs will return if ever very sad but thank you and good luck in your endeavors

[@dannobman07]

Love it ! It’s musical and it grooves and swings ! . I really enjoy your videos !... Coming from a guitarist who loves drums !

[@nealsausen4651]

dannobman07 : Thank you so much dannobma07 your comment means a lot to me, coming from a fellow musician of a different “discipline ( guitar) such as yourself! May I ask you what region of the country (world) you’re in? Anyway.... thank you again for the encouraging words.... Neal S.

[@dannobman07]

Neal Sausen You’re Welcome Neal ! I am a transplanted NY’er ( from Long Island ) living in VA now .

[@nealsausen4651]

dannobman07 : Very good! I myself live in Akron, OH. a recent “transplant” from the west coast (L A)!’ Well take care..... Neal Sausen.

[@badfozziebear446]

Fantastic! Bravo!

[@nealsausen4651]

Bad Fozzie Bear : Thank you Fozzie. Glad you enjoyed this! Hope it inspires you!

[@nealsausen4651]

thank you Jeff for your kind words & support! I am always intrested in the thoughts of fellow musicians such as yourself (& others) Keep swing'in N.S..

[@Terribleathletes]

I enjoyed this very much. Great control and timing. Brian Griffin in the corner over there doesn't look impressed but what the hell does he know lol

[@fnord23]

Sweet!!!

[@IamUncledeuce]

Right on!

[@stevesausen7]

can you do the drumming to your wonderful parade?

[@Ranger1216]

So listenable with great ideas….I wonder if students should learn first playing brushes on the set;….thanks

[@nealsausen4651]

Thank you for your kind words! Actually you’re right people should learn to play everything with brushes that they would do with sticks in fact you should take a book like the buddy rich book or any good book on snare drum rudiments and practice them with brushes as well as sticks staying on the tips of the wires not the flat of the brush For jazz brushes, there are plenty of good books and videos out there that teach Brush playing as aplied to jazz Drumming

[@stevesausen7]

Or fool in the rain?

[@robertgrant6036]

Damn bro you need to slow down and catch your breath. Great solo by the way

[@nealsausen4651]

Robert Grant ;I hear ye! Thanks!

[@jasonschooler4450]

I'm afraid that heavy breathing might lead to somebody making a tribute video dedicated to you. Please take care of yourself. You are too young to leave us and you cant take those tubs with you when you go. Have you ever seen a luggage rack on a hearse?

[@nealsausen4651]

Jason Schooler : I Thank youfor your concern! Just before this video was recorded I had done like a 25 to 30 minute solo just previous to this recording and was simply out of breath from playing such a long intense solo before this solo was recorded. This solo was done in 2013 it is now one day before 2020 kicks in and I’m still here in fact my blood pressure as of today December 30, 2019 And my blood pressurewas like 120/87 coincidentally about an hour ago I did a treadmill testAt the Cleveland clinic here in Ohio AKRON, and I checked out fine again thanks for your concern!

[@jasonschooler4450]

@@nealsausen4651 just looking out for a fellow drummer and human being. My comment was not drum based but after watching the video, the heavy breathing was concerning. I meant no disrespect to you, nor was I trying to embarrass you. I read your lengthy reply and appreciate you explaining the reason for the heavy breathing. Take care my friend!

[@nealsausen4651]

Jason Schooler :No disrespect taken John. You’re a good guy, appreciate your concern and I wish you the best of luck in your drumming! Take care! Neal.