Simon Phillips Drum Solo | 11/29/22 Jazz Alley, Seattle WA

[@chozenbeatz]

bruh!!!!! his pocket and technique have only gotten better and smoother like wine def top ten all time !!! that grove though 😱

[@mikec7176]

I think that Simon Phillips is one of the best drummers in the world, he is my favorite, and at age 65, he is doing fantastic! 👍🥁👍

[@gravitydrums1391]

DITTO AND EXACTLY!!!!

[@morbidmanmusic]

Thinking and being.. 2 different things.

[@mikec7176]

@@morbidmanmusic Thoroughly reading or skiming over something are two different things too. I said that I think that Simon Phillips is ONE OF the best drummers in the world, I didnt say he was THE BEST drummer in the world. When it comes to drummers, or a player of any other instrument for that matter, I dont think any player is the absolute hands down best, nor should they be. There are so many different styles and approaches to any instrument that no one person could ever be the absolute best, so we have the ONE OF THE BEST catagory, and Im thankful we have many to choose from.

[@legitibitmaster3264]

Hell yeah up in the top 3 with Phil & roger taylor

[@howardouchi4284]

Everbody's got their opinion and point of view. We can agree to disagree. It's pretty safe to say that Simon Phillips is a better drummer than most if us...put together. And...this is SIMON'S solo. He can play what he wants. He can choose to be dynamic, or he can choose to be undynamic. He can play fast or slow. It's all up to him. It's his commentary in his life in that moment. Choose to dig it, or not. It's all good. Great footage, Jason. Saw Steve Gadd at Jazz Alley right before the pandemic hit.

[@morbidmanmusic]

You don't know "most of us" don't speak for us. You know about 0.000001 recent of the drummers in the world.

[@drumsport]

One thing that Simon knows about good drum solos is that it has to appeal to everyone, particularly those who are not technically inclined. This concept was originally quoted by none other than the great Gene Krupa. Drummers can rock the place with all of the fancy arms/legs polyrhythms and fast drum exchanges, but everyone from kids up to grandpa and grandma better understand a solo that builds with textures and rhythms that make them want to dance in their seats. I would also like to mention that Simon is an absolute and incredible gentleman. And as a soloist he is right up there with Gadd, Weckl, and Colaiuta in my book.

[@stevenpurdy2235]

That popcorn snare adds so much! Simon being an accomplished Producer adds to his world class sound & technique on his special Drum kit........he is blessed for sure. 🥁

[@morbidmanmusic]

Brown lipstick is on sale... Blessed by what...? Practice!

[@klistarf]

@@morbidmanmusic Harsh. So what you are saying is that skill/talent like this is purely nurture rather than nature, and that anyone/everyone can play like this if they put in the hours? If only it was that simple

[@rongeremy6970]

This is fantastic to watch!!!!

[@onceovereasy1529]

Always a great lesson from a great performer! Love the multiple snares. Simon rocks.

[@IsaacA192]

Amazing footage. I have never seen him play Manganese. Thanks for uploading!

[@Viralkeun67]

He is 65, great old Simon 👍

[@nomore198426]

Was amazing to be there that night. I was in the balcony. I love that Simon didn't steal the night with solos. He only took one moment to solo. The horn, guitarist and keys just ripped every tune that night with brilliance. Myself, I'm not really into solos unless they are in the music. Everyone has their taste on that but for me if it's not with the band it's not worth it. All in all, it was an amazing night.

[@borgullet3376]

Simon is On Fire 🔥. This is some of The Best footage of him I've ever seen or heard. Great job getting that vantage point Jason.. Excellent upload, thank you 🙏🏼

[@junjunyopdjh]

nice view!!!

[@gravitydrums1391]

Great Post.. This is a rare look for most drummers. I Love Simons approach as well.

[@monty6545]

Simon is my no 1 , i have decided today .

[@suzanneflorencenga2551]

Merci saint esprit par ce que je joue comme ça au nom de Jésus amen

[@TheOlvan]

I was sitting to the left. Great show! Thanks for the video, Jason!

[@Tristanrgreene11]

Wow, someone that’s always been great has obviously been shedding even more. Super impressed as always, and yes those three snares are so tasty together. The entire kit sounds amazing, he’s soo great at playing those wide open drums and that big gnarly setup. Go Simon, and I miss you with Toto, however Sput has been the best fit since you and of course jeff. Thanks always for your constant inspiration within yourself and that gift your given to us all.

[@sticktrik]

No!! Shannon Forrest was the best fit!! Not Searwright!! He is the closest of all TOTO drummer’s to Porcaro’s feel!!!

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@catkeys6911]

He uses his match stick drumming style to the greatest advantage. He has said that he taught himself to play both left handed and right handed so as not to limit himself to a kind of neurological bias in his drumming.

[@deanbrandl1987]

Who's idea was it the film this from behind

[@damiencraig7651]

We do really see Billy Cobham's influence

[@paconunes2836]

It's only a warm-up for him!!!

[@legitibitmaster3264]

My guy flexing wid the sax guy near the end

[@domagojoinky8262]

Modern day Buddy Rich and something more. Open handed playing should be the new standard.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Nah, he isn't himself. Buddy is buddy. Stop with that crap.

[@domagojoinky8262]

@@morbidmanmusic I understand, but the way he played sounded like Buddy Rich

[@michaelschulz1096]

"That third snare really adds so much" - nobody

[@setitfree78]

Wait until you hear the 13th tom 🎉

[@marshallcj1]

Hahahaha

[@legitibitmaster3264]

The full beloved replacement for Jeff pocaro

[@rockymntdan1]

It's weird sounding, not saying bad, good, creative. Like rock meets jazz.

[@Newbeginning1980]

Come on y’all This isn’t at all what modern drummers lay down

[@flpz67]

poor roaddie...cargador de peroles,,,,

[@alvarocordova3664]

To busy l'd .rather hear to Bernard Purdie.

[@morbidmanmusic]

We don't care what's you'd "rather" .. just do it and shut up.

[@Tefloncoated]

Used to be brilliant session drummer but not the best at a solos.

[@dislikesquare8749]

Agreed. See my detailed comment.

[@SuperheroJunior]

@@dislikesquare8749 Would Buddy Rich a jazz drummer beat Simmon Phillips if he were still alive today???

[@dislikesquare8749]

@@SuperheroJunior: I doubt it; Buddy was not a violent guy! :) Well, maybe verbally.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Still is a brilliant session drummer. What is wrong with you KZbin clowns?

[@dislikesquare8749]

I like Simon as an ensemble player and he's got a great catalogue of recordings. That said, most of this solo sounds like he's practicing rudiments; boring and uncreative. No variation of dynamics, everything played with same intensity/volume. His technique overall would improve if he lowered his cymbals and toms. He finally opens up his can of whoop ass toward the end in the ostinato section and outro. All things considered, still a legend worth seeing. Band sounds great!

[@Lorisou]

Ses toms sont vraiment au minimum à cause des grosses caisses de 24. Et ses cymbales sont hautes pour des raisons de repisse des micros en enregistrement en studio 😊

[@dislikesquare8749]

@@rmoore2536: I can only speak to what I am seeing in this video. If you read the entirety of what I wrote, I was also complimentary.

[@lorenzmuller3542]

"No variation of dynamics" - WHAT? lol

[@Tristanrgreene11]

I agree to super disagree, plus the dynamics you say? It’s a camera from behind the drums and he encompasses dynamics as a soloist and in group settings. But hey, I’m just another drummer and your your own person, I’d love to have u give me some examples of better dynamic drummers, do tell sir, mam or bot….

[@dislikesquare8749]

@@Tristanrgreene11: The bot recommends TONY WILLIAMS. Go to 8:26 and Simon if you're also paying attention take note! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoXcpnlnlqp1frc