Steve Smith & the Groove: Blue Organ Trio - 2017 Ralph Angelillo International Drum Fest

Steve Smith & the Groove: Blue Organ Trio
featuring Tony Monaco (Hammond B3) & Vinny Valentino (guitar)
"When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
Cymbal Set up
The Hi-Hats are 14" Avedis
Main Ride is a 22" Renaissance
Next to the main ride is a 22" Mini-Cup prototype with 3 rivets
My left side ride is a 22" Avedis with 3 rivets]]

[@CipherSerpico]

The guy is just absolutely impeccable. He’s so gifted-technically, but he’s sooo sooo musical and tasteful. He’s just a boss. The only thing better than his playing, is his shirt selection. The man’s wardrobe game is on point.

[@ulusot]

hehe

[@thomasschiuma8105]

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks he's the best dressed drummer.

[@thenel2162]

nawww thats not a gift! Thats just plain ole hard work!

[@kashparsa9835]

The technique that Steve Smith demonstrates in this particular piece is just out of this world... Props to the others musicians as well!

[@robertperrella4194]

for the young people learning how to play the drums, STEVE SMITH IS AN EXCELLENT ROLE MODEL !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fcburgner35]

What a beautifully constructed solo - you could follow the melody all the way through it! A perfect marriage of technique, taste and musicianship.

[@andytaravella8124]

F C Burgner yeah after I read this I went back and listened

[@sethcashman1011]

I really don't get those 18 thumbs down. Who would dislike this?

[@crazy8sdrums]

I really loved this composition and arrangement! This is like the highest level of musicianship on the planet!

[@rjrichmusic]

When was the last time you saw Steve Smith and it wasn't mind blowing? For me about 30 yrs ago. Probably I was just too young to realize my mind was blown. Amazing every time!

[@letloverule100]

One of the best ever.

[@rickwills4281]

He channelled Louis Bellson, Ginger Baker and John Bonham in that solo......Just perfect!!

[@MacMic333]

Yes, he is a complete drummer.

[@dr.strange.2655]

Amazing hands its incredible how this guy never stop to grow up his skills. Hard work brings great achivements.

[@tontinbagnole]

We all know Steve Smith was a pirate in a past life ! this is awesome though !! noice

[@valseuzes]

We all know Roy Wooten was a drummer in a past life !

[@ritabrooks9059]

Steve has been in the good as it gets club for most of his life. Just amazing. Great band and great drum sound!

[@Gazuka]

Drummers like Steve Smith should be demoing your cymbals, instead of some dude in a compressed mix where it all sounds the same

[@90Aga]

This guys is amazing. Steve smith is one of the best in the entire world.

[@MrSpacejase]

Rather see Steve with this group than Journey these days.

[@kurtjohnson1042]

Legend

[@phillipricks6984]

Steve added a little John Bonham "Rock & Roll" finale there. Awesome!

[@kevinmorrow7357]

I noticed that too. What a "cool" factor!

[@joeday4293]

Oh shit, I missed that.

[@DRUMTALKRussia]

Guys! Check Steve's interview at our channel!

[@hiptoalieu]

WOOOOOWWWWW!!!! Ok 2 things, Chucks ARE the best shoes for drumming! And watching a master with as much class, finesse, AND innovation as Steve makes me EXTREMELY proud to be a musician, who's favorite instrument is... THE TRAPSET!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wadsmitter511]

The intro reminds me of Tony Williams Lifetime with John McLaughlin and Larry Young

[@thenel2162]

this the best video ive ever seen from steve in a straight ahead setting! Amazing!

[@doultonduck6534]

Groovy!

[@vergon6662]

Man - l ALWAYS KNEW STEVE SMITH had “IT” - but GEEZUS - he can SWANG LIKE A BIG BITCH TOO!!! God bless ‘em... incredible.

[@welmotta8699]

Steve Smith is a genius, time passes and he always surprises!

[@Iwaspaw]

Steve "Flam" Smith

[@toneyrockstv]

HELL YEAH! Bebop... nothing like it. Everyone's grooving and in the pocket too...

[@mediumstudio]

drums are tuned perfectly ...

[@celticpridedrums]

Gee do ya think Steve learned anything in drum corps?

[@richardbartolo2890]

right around 1:29 for a minute or 2 it reminds me of the Ten Years after Undead album, But once these guy kick it into gear it no longer does

[@davidb8259]

Makes everything look so easy. Touch and feel are the o/s. Brilliant.

[@AzziDrummerThai]

A complete masterclass right there ! awesome ! thanks for posting ! Cheers from brazil !

[@anthonym612]

Do you even flam, bruh?

[@sethcashman1011]

This should be on a t-shirt.

[@musicdev]

3:13 there's just something so tasteful about this moment

[@papapoodo6685]

Yes...all the way to 3:26.... Beautiful!

[@fish4bugs]

It is Tony Monaco on a Hammond B3.....what more do you need to know? The BEST!

[@davidb8259]

Love those slick flams nice and quick.

[@danawoods8307]

there are many greats out there.. this guy is as good as it gets.. just an amazing player

[@karlhungus8841]

Don’t stop...believing.

[@horaciogianello5282]

¡ONE OF A KIND. STYLE, FEEL, TOUCH, DRUMS OF PASSION!!!

[@warptek]

That one handed roll at about 7:04 had my tongue on the floor. Jeezuz, when did Steve Smith get so fucking good?

[@airborneassasin]

Steve Smith and Zildjian .. what a pair

[@gastoncorti669]

Steve Smith uno de los mejores de todos los tiempos !!!

[@bcdrummer1962]

Happy to be the first comment to say: "Yeah cats!"

[@MrAlasoft]

On of the very greats !!! .. come on Steve !!!

[@drumtwo4seven]

Those flams between the snare drum and feet were crazy. Sounded very cool my favorite part. Never heard that before. Cool!

[@jonathanwalther]

Thank you for your comment, I just wrote a similar post at another solo of him. It left me speechless to hear bass drum flams!! Incredible.

[@tmaddrummer]

Man oh man how I enjoyed this on Sunday Morning, Fathers Day 2018....... Thanks Steve, Zildjian, Sonor, and Tony and Vinny!!!

[@danawoods8307]

correction on my last post.. there are a very SMALL number truly great drummers.. this guy is right at the top.. he is simply amazing

[@dakotajensen181]

The only thing I can say about this video is....I still hate offset lugs on any kit

[@rjrichmusic]

Energy and control. Not an easy blend to master.

[@stevemellin5806]

He doesn't need journey . keep moving forward . Great band .

[@westonthefoster]

Fantastic band.. Steve, unlike some of his peers, has still got it in spades..

[@itemps]

Yaaa Tony! Just like jimmy!!

[@miqueiasferreira5587]

Atuação fenomenal de Steve Smith!!! Acho que foi a melhor de todas que já vi até hoje!!! 😱🙏🎉🥁🎶✨🎧

[@arthurazoubel5344]

anyone hearing through headphones? how the hell the mixing engineer panned this guitar? Seems to be coming from behind and far right

[@MrAlasoft]

The guy is a monster .. notice how 'easy' he plays ..

[@celticpridedrums]

well I guess Steve Smith can play

[@christophmeirich5928]

Unfassbar gut! Und dann der Spaß an der Musik ... Danke, Jungs!!!!!!! :-)

[@thenel2162]

man that lick at like 3::18! Whew!

[@pidolbaragas2309]

Professor X playing drums!

[@DerekTJ]

I was thinking Walter White

[@adonisdavidchristou9711]

Fantastic

[@joeldrummer81]

9:55 ¡¡¡wow rock and roll john bonhan break...!!!!

[@KONAMAN100]

Sticksmanship highest order

[@68arclight]

Thank you Steve Smith. In awe!

[@itemps]

can someone explain the fill/ cross over at 6:37?

[@joeday4293]

This is so goddamn good I can't stand it.

[@licenciadoensentidocomun70]

sin duda alguna uno de los más grandes de la historia!

[@doldayev]

Самый лучший Стив Смит !!!

[@久田烈交]

こりゃすげーや。勉強になりました。

[@sinergiaproduccionesaudiov4584]

Simplemente impresionante!!!

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love it!!

[@mariodrumz8228]

Go Steve Smith & the Groove! 🎶

[@ShroomSkateboarding]

Absolutely remarkable!

[@sergioscilingo2101]

Amazing Music!!

[@FabricioPeresBatera]

Sensacional !!!

[@deepbluntman___8650]

Amazing musicians!!!

[@ettoreaiello2750]

God on dums

[@mchamis1]

incredible

[@antoniomelillo6274]

good

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

excellent sound

[@sbskking]

marvelous as always

[@Drumskankidge]

wow..

[@devondenneen1064]

first?

[@terrydrums]

Brilliant!

[@张连春-z8i]

话筒架差评

[@caferrara]

He looks emaciated.

[@7donc]

I agree, hope his health is okay

[@OBGynKenobi]

Steve Smith is amazing but what he tried with Journey is a bit skeevy.

[@rowintettero1255]

although he is very good and maybe even exceptional, his solo sound like a practice session, there is no train of thought just a string of practiced routines

[@kurtjohnson1042]

This song was in a march style, so his solo was very much like a classic drumline.

[@paulbentley2709]

He has a bucket load of tricks from the vast practice he's done so he shows it...

[@jazzants]

Kind of a tasteless use of double bass at the end, but not entirely unexpected either.

[@frankspikes4867]

Steve Smith is the excellence of execution. I had the privilege of seeing him up close. I about melted in my seat!!! Lol

[@paulbentley2709]

Tasteless... Are you serious