George Benson, Jo Jones, Milt Buckner, Jimmy Slyde in "L'Aventure du Jazz"

[@birthabutt9555]

Fluid, melodic, thematic....awsome!

[@kiefer12345]

This made me happy to be alive.

[@Ds_Drums]

Well said and me too. Chases the blues away.

[@Laurenzatto54]

Just incredible to see the best guitarist, the best drummer and the best tap dancer playing together.....

[@waltervillalba1000]

​@howard bianchi your autolike is perfect 👍🏼

[@aboutthemetal8783]

I'm 43 I've been a thrash metal, punk, ska, and rock drummer for the most part I'm loving the less is more approach to drumming It's a shame that there's not more of this around today

[@gardensofthegods]

There are a lot of jobs drummers out there now... my neighbor is one of them . ... you just got to avoid all the mainstream crap ... it has no appreciation for real Beauty and Art in many cases . I'm from the Philadelphia area and back around 2003-2005 I noticed a lot of younger kids high school-aged and college-age all getting really heavy into jazz . I haven't been back to Philly in 12 and a half years now so who knows there's probably a lot more of a stronghold of jazz there more than ever before since there seems to be a new Resurgence and appreciation for all the Jazz Legends who came from Philly

[@Ozoneum1]

Check out Max Roach and Tony Williams. Can't say they are "less is more," but they know how to use subtlety, understatement, melodic playing and silence to really fill out their music.

[@raphaelzombie2]

I hate you

[@orkycathcart6397]

JO JONES HAS TO BE THE HAPPIEST DRUMMER I EVER SAW ALWAYS SMILING THROUGHOUT THE COMPLETE PERFORMANCE !!!!! HE NEEDS TO BE NAMED < SMILING JO JONES > !!!!!!!!!

[@percussioninstructor4816]

You might rethink that statement after seeing Sonny Payne with Basie and Lionel Hampton on his gig. Just saying...LOL!

[@allen6924]

Just WOW. The Benson, Jones collaboration with the tap dancer Milt Buckner was amazing in its explanation of rhythm.

[@AlvesterGarnett]

That's Jimmy Slyde tap dancing whereas Milt Buckner is the organist. Xavion Glover told me that Mr. Slyde used to also hang with the great drummer Roy Haynes but at least this session with Slyde and Papa Jo was documented for us all to enjoy. Now there's a WHOLE lot of rhythm going down!

[@robertr1096]

@@AlvesterGarnett Yeah but that would be something to see Milt Buckner tap dancing.

[@mrjacob1718]

@@robertr1096🤣🤣🤣

[@anthemgunaether2914]

What an amazing life to walk into a club and possibly see drumming, guitar playing, AND tap dancing all taking place. I would stay til the lights burned out.

[@victormashatt2521]

He plays the drums without all the frills and thrills. One symbol is all he needs.

[@bobkennedy9501]

He's so natural. I love the way he seamlessly goes between a traditional and matched grip...and that doesn't even make a noise.

[@MusicLessonsComp]

I remember reading an interview with Louie Bellson, where he said that he and Buddy Rich were once asked in a TV show who their favorite drummer was. Both agreed on "Papa" Jo Jones, so I went out and got some of his must-have recordings. 20 years later, he is still my favorite drummer, too.

[@maakeklein4073]

Pity Rich couldn't have learnt to smile like Jones when he played. I know it sacrilege but I think Rich was so overrated compared to so many of these black guys around at the time.

[@mickberry164]

@@maakeklein4073 No one swings like Philly.

[@pierreingrin5850]

@@mickberry164 Papa swings, Philly does'nt !

[@vipermad358]

The double CD of this session is indispensable! Not just music, but great interviews with "Papa" talking about early drumming techniques, the old days, etc. Hard to find but worth it for drummers and Jo Jones fans! It's simply called "The Drums by Jo Jones".

[@ufera]

These guys are just phenomenal !!! What a piece of pure art right there !!

[@oussamachraibi1787]

Merci à vous de nous faire partager ces merveilleux moments ! Quels artistes !!

[@Firebrand55]

Jo Jones......The Man plays the drums with a reverence and deftness reserved for few drummers.You don't stay so long in the Count's band unless you are the very best. He smiled because he knew he WAS the best!

[@lindamacrae7170]

Wonderful memories of my youth, following all of these JAZZ greats and meeting them in person after their sets. Great musicians and pure, great jazz!

[@veeseee128]

Young George Benson has some great chopping skills on that guitar. WOW he was so cool back then!

[@AmericasChoice]

Pre -1976

[@michaelhayes6887]

Really beautiful post. Thanks. I was lucky to meet Jo Jones and George Benson in the 70s. Serendipity! Mr. Jones I met on the train from Boston to NYC in 1978 when I was going for a vibe lesson with Dave Samuels. I recognized him and said hi. He saw my stick bag and said, "Sit down." I was transfixed for 4 hours. Mr. Benson I met at the Jazz Workshop in Boston around 1971-72. My dad took me to see him. They did 4 night stands with an afternoon Sunday jam session. My dad took me to the Sunday afternoon. I could not believe guys sitting in who were my age (18-22 range)-and were good. On a break I asked my dad if it would be ok to tell Mr. Benson how great he was and go up to him. Dad said sure. So, I did. Mr. Benson was so nice, gracious and cool. I never asked for autographs. My dad said that was rude.

[@mikeabrahammusic]

Magnificent, amazing and magical.

[@ashsen7664]

1:46 the best part

[@alejandrofughu4293]

I rarely comment a video but this video is a jewell. Thxs a million for sharing!

[@boboloko]

You probably won't respond to this comment.

[@gardensofthegods]

@@boboloko well I did ... so ......

[@dinodeluca6210]

Amazing musicians and dancer.....Joe Jones was soooooo great! Effortless swing and soul!

[@dikbeats2720]

No matter how explosive, funky or fast some of the super-drummers of today are, it's always inspiring, refreshing and fun to go back to the master of jazz drumming papa jo.

[@agustine.alvarez9832]

Muchos capítulos de la historia del jazz pasaron por los tambores de Papa Jo. Fantástico.

[@ggmusicdrums]

It was like two tap dancers trading phrases. Great stuff!

[@suzyflorida1193]

Watch this every day when you get up and you'll be in a great mood all day!

[@tszho6611]

im glad to be alive to see this video

[@derekthomas8529]

George Benson ... Dynamic Master of Improvisation ... Beyond Limits

[@RafikMankariosDrumStudio]

Quand la musique était humaine, quand les gens avaient du talent! Never will we see and hear incredible talent lile this again. Happy to have lived it, sad to leave it behind.

[@Odawg96]

So many great things about this clip, but Milt Bickner’s voice is the icing on the cake for me!

[@douglaurinat4208]

What on earth have I been missing!!! This was just off the charts! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@iseeolly9959]

Good lord, that little lot was so joyful it made me cry!

[@georgesprudente3942]

Excellent. Magnifique documentaire rare de Monsieur Louis Panassie.

[@soulfulofnoise]

THIS IS BLACK EXCELLENCE!!! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@gabrielleite5597]

HUMAN EXCELLENCE*

[@gaspo2180]

Just three happy guys doing what they LOVE to do !!

[@algesian8756]

C'est formidable d'avoir filmé ces grands artistes. Merci M. Pannassié !

[@joecaroselli5858]

Oh Woweeeeee!!!! This is so thrilling. I had to contain myself from screaming out. So tastefully executed by all the performers.

[@peteypeters9205]

Great testimony and teacher of drumming with melody

[@danp420]

I absolutely love this video it's the second time I stumble across it really lovely

[@beatlecost]

My god, Papa is truly the best...Total control of spontaneity, if I ever saw one.

[@Vincentseven]

merci à vous, de partager un si court et grand moment de pure Jazz. Merci

[@MikeTRX8]

Such amazing talent that is truly wonderful to watch. It seems that when we are united in our love of art we summit a peak of humanity.

[@oldenmusicianco.4527]

That’s how a drummer should look and sound in my opinion. Love it!

[@jonescrusher1]

Outstanding, a masterclass in how to swing paradiddles

[@rokah1391]

Merci pour la réa ! Le son et l'image est d'excellente qualité !

[@cagreninger]

What a Treasure!,,,, thanks for sharing love,

[@steveriddle4458]

This is real Jazz. All the way Live!

[@FCm-tq2ho]

Love love looking at Buckner's reaction to Jo Jones .. incredible talent with these men.

[@thef.a.c.e.foundation8316]

Epic!!!! EPPIIIIICCCCC!!!! WHY DOES THIS HAVE DISLIKES????? THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!! YOUNG GEORGE BENSON?! PAPA JO?!? TAP DANCE AS AN INSTRUMENT WITH A ROUND ROBIN????!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🖖🏾🖖🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@rillloudmother]

idk, maybe they were hoping for philly joe??

[@dr.brianjudedelimaphd743]

Buckner is the Benjamin Franklin of jazz

[@ericdelf]

Three jazz masters. SUPERB

[@jaguarblack5051]

Amazing!.....for finding video treasures like this!......Thank you Louis!!

[@danielchaudron8535]

00:09 Jo Jones (dms) Milt Buckner 01:47 Jimmy Slide (tapdance) + George Benson (g) + Jo Jones (dms)

[@esincskn3519]

so wonderful that i can cry

[@marknarayan1558]

Thanks so much for posting ! Greetings from Brazil !

[@MichaelJ023]

This reminds me of the stories senior citizens told me of how important it used to be to learn an instrument and dance. There didn’t used to be any in home entertainment other than what you could provide yourself.

[@MassMoments]

Merci pour cette clip Louis!

[@arondies]

This is a very joyful clip --- good vibes all around!

[@ronniet71]

Thank you soooooo much! I can’t even find the words. Love and appreciation.

[@poshskiffle]

Fantastic! What a rare treat! Thank you SO much for sharing.

[@ronniet71]

Beautiful, thank you!!!! Tremendous Love, for these guys!

[@iriexela]

I could press the like button over a million times!

[@drumrboi72]

Mr. Jo is an ABSOLUTE LEGEND!

[@garrisonthad]

this is the true joy of music and creative expression.

[@bigeman25]

Great joy in the morning, it's 9:48 am. This is fire, as I believe the youngsters say now or am I kind of late?

[@clarkewi]

An absolute masterpiece.

[@astralplaneencounters5812]

What talent and skill!..... They make it look so easy....... Like breathing for you and I......

[@donovanjones4175]

Very cool stuff Thanks for sharing.

[@jdregi6699]

Bonsoir , merci beaucoup pour le partage de cette vidéo , un grand moment de musique avec le non moins grand George Benson ! Musicalement.

[@jimbrown1559]

Wonderful! I especially enjoy the interaction between Jimmy and Papa Jo!

[@conradopaulinoguitar]

wow!!! great! thanks for post! jazz greetings from Brazil

[@trowmofi]

Yeah, now that was fun!

[@tmaddrummer]

I love it! Many thanks Louis!!!

[@larspedal]

My favourite KZbin Video. Pleasure Treasure! Merci beaucoup. Those Guys got Style, Attitude and Humor along with Technical Ability, Groove and Swing. Things I miss on most Drummers/ Musicians today.

[@RodDamaceno]

Magnífico!!

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

These Men are Giants! Living or passed on…❤️

[@kurioscomics]

This sound and talent is missing in this new generation

[@CribNotes]

This jam happened about 4 years before George Benson struck gold!!!

[@NEntv58]

What a marvelous drummer.

[@massageandunwind8787]

Keep African roots strong by getting young folks into these fine crafts. Jazz Instrumentation, Tap dance are 100% American art forms that should be preserved for the ages.

[@Mattkondrums]

thank you very much for this upload. it's simply GREAT

[@sirrjazz734]

Jymme Slyde had MAGIC in his feet!!!

[@moslemlover84]

the time when musicians is real musicians .. era of the kings

[@duckofmoun40280]

1972, l'année de mon mariage et la découverte de cette musique géniale au travers du Hot Club d'Orange !

[@simonstuart1325]

fantastic

[@booksfromkansanga1222]

Superb stuff

[@flashjazzcat]

Fantastic piece of film. Thanks for uploading.

[@DouglasShibata1]

Thanks for share 🥁🏆

[@plasticdrag]

Three amazing guys, Thanx Louis..

[@richardfoulk1577]

Awesome.

[@JazzyZenBrotha]

This is so great to see! I love old school Benson!!

[@MR.FREEDMAN]

I actually teared up watching this.

[@stevegovea1]

Wow! I'm loving it

[@afrigal2420]

still love his drumming!!

[@my.kookin.channel333]

Very smooth 🏆👍🏾

[@skimanization]

AMAZING!!!

[@JesseP.Watson]

I watched this and another Jo Jones video about 5 years ago. One or the other is in my recommended videos list everyday now. ...Why on Earth is the algorithm so insistent that I watch Jo Jones? ...I haven't clicked on a drumming video for about 3 years, it's most curious.

[@blairlibby7946]

Oh my god this is fantastic

[@peacefulbliss1]

Classy playing, great drummer... those old guys made it work with just a 4 piece kit and one cymbal.

[@charlottewhyte9804]

wow fantastic

[@SteveStalzle]

Now I want to see the entire film!