Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez & Ronnie Cuber - Way Back Home | WDR BIG BAND

[@stuartdryer1352]

Steve Gadd always knows just what to do. Always.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yes, Sir!

[@richardstandish2053]

He's not a magician...but a true MUSICIAN that is integrally par of a band. That HIS signature.

[@bobblues1158]

Ronnie just passed. I am so glad to see this. Thank you:

[@SharpElevenMusic]

yes, this was the collab we really needed, may he rest in peace. Thanks for being the guideline in how a bari sax should sound to so many of us Ronnie 🙏

[@brucekuehn4031]

And thanks WDR for capturing these guys and releasing the album! What a documentation of seasoned talent!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏Bruce!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏Sharp!

[@yellowquantum4240]

RIP Ronnie !!

[@Kinger1625]

Steve Gadd is one of the best drummers ever to pick up the sticks! His grooves and his solos are AMAZING! The whole band is perfect! Thanks for this so much! Ronnie was one of best!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching and your kind words!

[@saxman8020]

This is such a wonderful "Pre-Tribute" !! Do not wait until People die - Let's celebrate NOW !!

[@bdpyne]

Gadd’s solo starts slow. He outlines the groove. Progressively he gets more intense while never overplaying. Pure artist.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍True!

[@tims.2832]

Gadd‘s drumming is steady as earth‘s path around the sun. It never hesitates, it’s unstoppable and there is a gravitational pull to it

[@za9393]

well said !!!!!!

[@zoltanolah9812]

great musican, i know his play from an Al di Meola album "Electric rendezvous"

[@jas_bataille]

@@zoltanolah9812 He played with everyone from Chick Corea to Eric Clapton.

[@dickburns9200]

You got that right! He’s about the best.

[@PirAnhaMe]

I love this analogy. Nicely put.

[@manuelmparis]

Those drums... Oh my Gadd!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😂 Manuel!

[@craigchapman8220]

Nailed it. I can even hear a Rochester, NY accent:)

[@jacksonrussellband]

I believe in Gadd!! 😂😂😂

[@fabriziovincitorio9377]

You're right, in Gadd we trust

[@Carlos.Lizzoli]

What a pleasure to listen to this huge muscians. They sound perfect, with the right groove and swing. Steve Gadd is, for me, one of the best drummers ever. An example to follow, no matter which style I play. A big hug from Argentina!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words, Carlos! Greetings to Argentina!

[@MOUTHWATERINGVEGANTV]

I (Jonathan Sorrell) was so fortunate to have recorded with both Steve Gadd and Eddie Gomez, together with guitarist Hugh McCracken and Toots Thielmans, on a Philippe Sarde film score in Paris, along with the Orchestra de Paris. I was playing keyboards and Synclavier. I even had the honour of giving Steve Gadd a lift to the studios in the morning from his hotel. Such an unassuming guy, really pleasant, and the ultimate professional. The film music was great, but the best moments were in the break when Toots picked up a guitar and jammed with Steve Gadd and Eddie Gomez - wish I'd recorded it !! Thanks all you guys for all the pleasure you give us 🙏🙏🙏

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for sharing your story with us!

[@paulcombs-bomuse6172]

We miss you Ronnie. Thanks for all the beautiful music.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏Paul!

[@hornblowers12]

RIP Ronnie, and thank you for all the inspiration you have given me over the years playing the Baritone Sax.

[@martingjsmith]

When I need something to lift my spirits, I listen to this!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Martin! Great, music can heal....

[@I_M_Nonno]

It always amazes me how as musicians get more "seasoned", their music and their solos contain more and more space. Instead of trying to impress you with their prowess on the instrument, they have gone full circle and they are reducing the music to its essentials and are now making great music.

[@julientardan9188]

Couldn't have say better

[@PirAnhaMe]

Absolutely. I will never forget hearing an isolated track of later era, Miles Davis. It was all “squeaks, pops and duds”…. Until you put it into the context of the song… then it was musical perfection.

[@saxman8020]

Wow ! I've never known this one ! Thanks so much because in the original (Yes - We all miss Richard T on that one for sure.), all were so young, like me 'back in the day'. Let me tell you - When I took up Bari Sax some years ago, and now until this day - I'm a major Ronnie Cuber Fan - and that's how I became a major Steve Gadd Fan !

[@ferguscurrie5937]

RIP one of the true giants! Ronnie was, for me, the ultimate baritone sound! Especially his work with Randy Brecker was astronomic! Thank you WDR for this wonderful video.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi fergus! Thank you for watching us!

[@jcsk8]

BRILHANT! Hey, young drummers. Have you seen? That are chops! Spaces, timing, breath and sweet notes with groove and good taste. Less is more.

[@DougSmithBass]

Exactly!

[@АндрейТарасов-в7к]

Стив это супер, да и группа, просто великолепно

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@АндрейТарасов-в7к Большое спасибо.

[@cheri238]

Beautiful Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez & Ronnie and musicians ❤️

[@1irishanml]

Omg. The beautiful funky sounds coming out of these people. Amazing. Blown away.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, 1irishanml!

[@alanfurlong-drummer4419]

Good Gadd that was awesome 🎉

[@jimvanwinkle111]

Dang, that was Groovy. !!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, Jim!

[@bongoloony]

Sad to hear of Ronnie’s passing…absolute legend.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

That is true, Jeff! It was a honour and pleasure to work with him!

[@garyrynar3308]

A lesson in groove.. Gadd doesn't have to play a million notes to show how great he is.. oh b t w 77 years old.. 5*****

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍Gary!

[@gordoh7634]

The entire composition is just amazing. I love what Bobby Sparks does with a Hammond B3. But, being a college drummer... Steve Gadd can find the pocket and also blow you away with his chops. He can play any style. And I cannot say that about some of the greatest drummers of all time.

[@jas_bataille]

You're not a "college drummer". You are a drummer...! Period :)

[@aaronsearle4307]

Rest In Peace Ronnie Cuber

[@andrewsandoz8005]

And Cornell Dupree.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

True, Andrew!

[@anothernewworld9650]

@andrewsandoz8005. No disrespect to Cornell (RIP), but where’s the relevance? Cornell is not on this recording, and he didn’t play on the original either. Why mention him in this context?

[@dieterwaldrich8902]

​@@andrewsandoz8005üüüüüüäääääüäääääüüäüüääääääääääääääääüäüääääüüü

[@planschochse]

Erste Sahne! Erfahrene Männer zeigen hier, wie kraftvoll und spielerisch ein Arragement klingen kann. Höre dies zum x-ten Mal.

[@WireleesWorld]

Steve Gadd. I just love that drumming ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Welcome to our channel and thank you, NewEarthWorld!

[@miloscoopy2469]

WDR horns are amazing.. and with Gadd's drumming, just wowww

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Milo! Thank you!

[@axeman2638]

Yeah, superb intonation and tight as.

[@ronojoysen5324]

At last - one fleeting glimpse of the great Eddie Gomez. Inexplicable.

[@DougSmithBass]

Amen

[@christophermitchum6829]

Flams...paradiddles,. Ouch! Straight up fon-kay...and the baritone sax put a slice on the pie💯🤟👆🎶😎💖

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Christopher! True!

[@waynejrice]

Beautiful transparency. For Cuber, to want to say something, much less have something sublime to offer at 79 years old is priceless. It gives me hope. For Gadd, well's he the gold standard--still.

[@Delusional176]

I hope I can still play when I'm their age...Sucks to see the greats getting old.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Derik! Why pity, - with the day of our birth it is certain that we age. There is nothing pity about it....only in our mind.

[@roloduarte3100]

Wow! what a song, Steve Gadd is such an inspiration, seeing him at his age playing strong is so cool.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Rolo! Thank you!

[@anthonywhite6530]

Nice sax solo. Steve Gadd is amazing

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Anthony! Welcome to our channel and thank you!

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Superb. Rest in Peace Ronnie. ❤

[@ratamacueseven]

Superb !!!! Gadd - Creative EXCELLENCE !!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi John! Thanx!

[@parks-music-cafe]

Wow!!!! Excellent performance. I like this kid of music. I really enjoyed your music. Thank you for sharing nice music. Good night !!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi 박영헌의!Thank you for watching us!

[@martingjsmith]

This is absolutely wonderful music!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌Martin!

[@Sharing13]

Damn that felt great thanks guys for the first class playing by all players!!!!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Spence! Thank you for watching us!

[@noahpettibon]

Very tough to see Ronnie looking like that. But still he sounds like Ronnie, man. Very emotional.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏Noah!

[@GregsGuitars]

puh.. da hätte ich beim Drum-Solo an Brunos Stelle schon den ein oder anderen Angsschweiß verspüren können... :-) Er hat den Auftrag dann perfekt und lässig erledigt. Klasse!

[@brassperson]

🥁Pleasant aftertaste after delicious music.🎷

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊 Вадим!

[@armystrong2727]

Gadd is a beast not a flashy solo but great in the art of pocket and simplicity

[@pdpdesign2508]

Thank you WDR for all your gems!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi PD! Thanx for watchin us!

[@fredgenius]

Steve Gadd, his style is so distinctive. His solo is one of the best I've ever heard. I love the baritone sax and B3 (?) combo, and WDR at their finest!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🎶🙏🏻

[@khboehm1]

Welch eine wunderbare Kombination mit dieser Bigband!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Karl-Heinz! Dankeschön!

[@robertocrescenzi1789]

Steve Gadd is insanely insane! ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Truely true! 😎🎶

[@Stiller64]

Die Besten mit dem Besten. Wie cool!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎Thomas!

[@alexandrahalpern1184]

Just what the universe knew I needed to lighten my spirit. Thank you 😊 ❤🎉

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Oh wow, great that our music lightened your spirit, Alexandra!

[@yellowquantum4240]

I am so touched!! Gadd gang so many memories and all magical. Thank you for this historic gem!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Yellow! Thank you for watching us!

[@__Chey__]

Love it !!!! So great!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Romain! Thanx!

[@imbees2]

Baby baby baby baby now. Great music and great instrument playing

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Gadd is smooth as butter. As usual!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎Ikken!

[@lessonwithcraig]

So, you could sense I was needing a Grove to get me going this morning… So Grateful… Thanks, I Got This 👍🏻😁 TGIF… ✌🏻❤️🇺🇸 😎

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Craig! Hopefully our groove is helping every morning:)

[@frederickhill7181]

Ronnie's breath control is starting to show hi age but there is no doubting his soul. What heroism!

[@sonokajfumo3969]

Great musicians. Steve Gadd, as always, a master of his instrument. You can hear his incredible experience and musicality in every stroke.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@miropopradi]

Wow ! Beautiful

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Miro! Thanx!

[@carlosfeliz6569]

Oír y ver a míster cuber me recuerda a sus días de colaborador de eddy palmieri y otros músicos de nuestra música latina loor eterno para el y felicidades a wdr por compartir esta joya gracias desde República Dominicana 👏 👏 👏

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Carlos! ¡Mis mejores deseos para la República Dominicana y gracias por mirar...!

[@drwooly]

Keith Moon had his time, short as it was, and many other rock drummers are good, even a few great ones, but I’ve NEVER heard ANYONE more consistently excellent than Steve Gadd…fan-freakin-tactic.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎 drwooly!

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Can we please leave Keith Moon out of the comments. He wasn't even a good rock drummer, and next to someone like Gadd...please.

[@SwissJacques1963]

Sehr sympathisch, dass alle Mitwirkenden genannt werden! Herrn Abene besten Dank für die zahlreichen aussseridischen Arrangements - das ist mehr Kompositionsarbeit. Unvergessen die Arrangements um Roy Hargrove. WDR Big Band vielen Dank für euer Können. Stets ein besonderer Genuss!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Danke dir für die herzlichen Worte, DE!

[@DougSmithBass]

What a brilliant idea putting these legends together w/ your perfect Band !

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, DougSmithBass!

[@samlagreca9283]

Thanks for sharing! Awesome ❤️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching, Sam!

[@PedroMaggioni_]

o começo soa delicado igual a essa linda mulher com o seu sopro! que som, inacreditavel!

[@davereid-daly2205]

Wow !!! Extraordinary !

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, Dave!

[@lauracastilloruiz9471]

Geniales 👏👏👏👏😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 laura!

[@KevbSka]

Just wow bravo. 🎶👏

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Kevin! Thank you!

[@TheHansen01]

I had the great honor of having a private lesson with Ronnie back when I was an undergrad student in 2013. I still have the gmail email thread saved with him. I can't believe he's gone. I'm a bit late here, but still can't process it. They say you shouldn't meet your heroes: they were wrong. The man was a jazz giant yet generous with his time. I guess all I can say is RIP to the best.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Hansen! Thank you for your story! R.I.P. forever Ronnie!

[@robertreedy414]

How to lay back, and how to lay down a groove. Mastery of subtle taste and style,eh?

[@HansBaier]

I really enjoyed it. Great feel ❤️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Hans!

[@andreasdurrschmidt5321]

beeindruckend, lässig, eigentlich wie immer. Halleluja

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌 Andreas!

[@luisbaterialghl]

Tha great Steve Gadd!!!

[@CornetBlues]

Wow this is different gravy!👏👏👏

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi CornetBlues! True!

[@gillucas5305]

poxa coisa linda de se ver e ouvir.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, Gil!

[@Riedel777]

Fantastic! 👌🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Dankeschön, Hans-Jörg!

[@marioanselmoruiz4374]

Que onda maravilhoso abrazos para todos eles

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Gracias, Mario!

[@DougSmithBass]

been following Mike Abene since his early days w/ Maynard .. VERY HIP SOLOS WAY AHEAD OF HIS TIME !

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌 DougSmithBass!

[@MikeFloutier]

Love it, the conducting was very cool too! 🥁🍾❤️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, Mike!

[@mikebryant4146]

Good rockin’ y’all !

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏 Mike!

[@paulbradley8654]

OMG!!Eddie Gomez!!

[@pjpj2639]

Great drummer

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, Pj!

[@lick1665]

最高のメンバー…やっぱりガッドは偉大だ😭

[@reinerbolzer3460]

Yess that s Mister Groove. Auch noch in diesem Alter. Aber in der Musik ist man anscheinend kaum zu alt wenn man mal so gut war...ist. ❤👍

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Richtig....

[@marcguillot3843]

Excellent,bravo👍

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏Marc!

[@giovanninoventa6354]

Fantastic groove

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Giovanni! Thanx!

[@imbees2]

Blau that bass sax. Yes indeed

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Thank you. Enjoying as usual. Catching up.Shiny morning.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Galina! Thank you!

[@1981TURBOTRANSAM1]

Good Gaaaaadd Almighty! 💪💪💪👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊🚀,1981TURBOTRANSAM1!

[@BIG-NEPENTHA]

Steve gadd the King drums❤️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌B!

[@iengineer_247]

This is a tight remake!!!! I like the one with Joe Sample and Gerald Albright that came out some years ago!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 IEngineer_247! Welcome to our channel!

[@j.clovisdattoli8028]

Sensacional. Vou repercutir no meu blog!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍J.!

[@grooveclinic]

Steve.......🙏🏻🥁💕💕💕

[@tonymarino7391]

Fantastic.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Tony! Thanx!

[@MrDerado]

Sempre um arrazo !!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi João! Obrigado!

[@bucksmusic]

There aren't many big band albums that feature Steve Gadd. Two Gap Mangione albums from long ago are the only ones I can think of. So a reunion with Eddie Gomez and Ronnie Cuber (who sadly passed away recently) together with the great WDR big band makes this a very special recording. The whole album is great and the released videos (4 I think) add another dimension. Hopefully the recording of the whole album was filmed and we can see, as well as hear, some more tracks in the future.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi bucksmusic! Stay tuned, there will be one more video!

[@bobjohnstone4270]

He backed Sinatra w Quincy Jones... droppin' bombs on Mack the Knife. Incredible album! :)

[@bucksmusic]

@@bobjohnstone4270 - great album - forgot that one (LA is my Lady).

[@bodgaard]

Pure class

[@SilentDrumbeat]

Awesome !

[@willex13]

Title knows Way Back Home ,thx Ronnie hear you again in heaven

[@ivettepalacin8599]

WOWWW, whew wee! 💯🥰🏆

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎 Ivette!

[@juanmanuellara8830]

Genial. ✌..

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Juan!

[@borisrecke]

So good 👌

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 Boris!

[@TexasGit]

This is the most badass thing i've heard in quite some time.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎 TexasGit!