THE PERFECT DRUM SOLO...THEN HE SINGS🤯

[@drumqtips]

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[@victormarshall9765]

My Professor Warren Smith who played with Tony said he was the most prolific drummer in modern percussion. Thanks for sharing Quincey

[@dr.strange.2655]

It was.

[@drumqtips]

Hard to refute that Vic!

[@TheGlendrum]

Love Warren Smith !

[@mrmisfit635]

Those chops, that iconic drum set...Tony Williams!✌🏼💛

[@dominikn19]

Maybe my favorite piece by Tony right now. So great to see you enjoying it, too. He has an iconic voice on the drums, but also a beautiful, unique singing voice! Thank you for introducing some people to his art!

[@drumqtips]

Yeah, definitely low for jazz:)

[@martydurlam]

Absolutely incredible. A true artist on a whole other level.

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely!

[@memathews]

What a wonderful way to start my week. Tony's control and melodic performance is riveting in this piece. I have not heard this recording before, thanks for bringing this up and your reactions. EDIT: One of the keyboard players on this looked familiar and I reran the video where you mentioned other players: it's Tom Grant! Tom grew up here in Portland, he is 7-8 years older than I am and was touring by the time I hit high school. Tom played all the jazz clubs here along with Ron Stein, Jeff Lorber, Leroy Vinegar, Mel Brown, and many more. So cool to see a local musician on this video playing a form so different than what he's known for. Thanks for making this connection for me.

[@drumqtips]

Awesome! Thanks for the info brother:)

[@randymiller899]

There's a RUSH tribute band from Canada that the DRUMMER sings Geddy Lees parts while PLAYING most of Pearts licks one of the most incredible things I have ever seen

[@circuitdesign]

Do you know the name of that Rush tribute band? I've seen a lot of them. So far, I would say that this one is the most impressive: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIbWoZmZrKyspck

[@juliendyne5135]

Thank you Mr Davis ! the same version / arrangement of this composition is on a Tony Williams album called 'play or die' released on a Zurich label called P.S productions - its credited as 'Lawra ' but is it actually 'There comes a time' ( Lawra is a very different song featured on VSOP ) - Tonys vocal on the recording ( plus his solo ) is incredible - peace n love !

[@drumqtips]

Didn’t I know that. Thanks for sharing Julien👍🏾

[@selliott1504]

What a beautiful sound and the back fulcrum is very clear in this video.. Thanks for posting Quincy!

[@jeffc21-12]

Great video, can never get enough Tony! He really had an amazing combination of sophistication, power, precision., and creativity. Miles Smiles was the first album that got me into him and just blew my mind. His playing on Dolphy's Out to Lunch was another. Brian Blade has a great singing voice, and another incredible, inspiring drummer with seemingly limitless creativity. His combination of power and dynamics is really fantastic and he plays with so much joy.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for sharing Jeff!

[@ralphtoles8642]

Below is a list I've compiled based on that thought of drummers that sing or sung. I wanted to stay within the Jazz genre, but just couldn't. Not mentioning others seemed to make me feel as though to leave out the bigger picture. There are some real multi-talented musicians out there that needed to be named. The list is certainly not comprehensive. I'm sure you may think of more to add to the list. Check it out! 1 - Phil Collins kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3q5hnath7uIeLs 2 - Sammy Davis Jr. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Tbp318m7CLqKc 3 - Karen Carpenter kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZWrqq19jaZ9hsk 4 - Maurice White: Maurice White was the drummer on upwards of nine Ramsey Lewis albums as a part of his band and trio. He was also one of the studio drummers at the famed Chess Records. 5 - Teddy Pendergrass 6 - Marvin Gaye: Gaye was actually playing drums with the Funk Brothers on sessions for Martha and the Vandellas, the Spinners, the Miracles, the Marvelettes, and even Stevie Wonder . Marvin was the drummer on Motown’s first No. 1 single on the pop charts, “Please Mr. Postman,” among others, though he remains uncredited on many. 7 - Bing Crosby: In The early 1920’s he studied law at Gonzaga University in Spokane but was more interested in playing the drums and singing with a local band. 8 - Jeffery Osborne 9 - Jason Derullo 10 - Justin Beiber 11 - Stevie Wonder (Spinners ;It’s A Shame, and others), see KZbin. 12 - Morris Day (The Time) 13 - Bruno Mars 14 - H.E.R. (Gabriella Wilson) 15 - Omar Hakim 16 - Chaka Khan 17 - Terry Lyne Carrington 18 - Buddy Miles 19 - Mel Torme 20 - Walter “Clyde” Orange (Commodores) 21 - Brandon Paak Anderson (Silk Sonic)

[@drumqtips]

Wow! This is great. Might repost in IG or something. Thnx

[@ralphtoles8642]

Please add Prince to the list.

[@sirjer73]

Great list also Larry Blackmon, Jeffery Osborne, Sheila E, Philip Bailey, David Grohl too name a few

[@sethcashman1011]

Oh MAN!!! You're kidding me. This is possibly my favorite visually-documented solo of his. It's between this and one from 1972. Love the sound of his toms here. And that attire is stylin'! 😄

[@drumqtips]

I’m with you Seth!

[@jabraafcu6936]

I hear minor pentatonic scale from his rolls on the toms and off-wired snare drum. It's really melodic. Terry Bozzio would be inspired by this kind of Tony's playing, I guess.

[@johnsoos6907]

I can hear some ideas that Terry was inspired by from 3:50 to about 5:00. Especially, the part at 4:50, which he did on his chime cymbals, as an interlude, between ostinatos, in his first instructional video. I believe Tony is Terry's favorite drummer.

[@peterevans366]

Pure genius don't know this era of his stunning I think I love him even more great voice brilliant band... Quincy be yourself buddy love your reaction videos geezer ❤️🥁👌

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that PE🙏🏾

[@adrianlyord5300]

Wow sounds great drumming and signing as well!!!!! Thank you Quincy for sharing this video! 😊

[@joewar-booker5485]

Thank you very much for this wonderful moment. A cordial greeting. Forever grateful to Mr. Davis.

[@drumqtips]

Always good to “see” you bro Joe!

[@keithoutterbridge8782]

like this tune a lot. Cymbals sound great

[@franks.8189]

What about Terry Lyne Carrington . She is an amazing singer and one of the greatest drummer on this planet . Also she sang Tonys songs with the german hr Big band on a tribute concert

[@robvriens8812]

Nothing like tony!!! He was so unique

[@colinburroughs9871]

Tony is who drummers quite often say was the GOAT if they can get past Buddy Rich's hands. There's other guys, but Tony. Man that guy had the feel in spades.

[@drumqtips]

Amen Colin!

[@bebobalula]

In regards to his fulcrum: at 7:58 it definitely looks as if he also uses his thumb. I've never seen this technique before, but it's VERY interesting. Yes, he had a beautiful voice.

[@EdgardoPlasencia]

Yeah , very nice voice !

[@tomcarr4630]

This was INCREDIBLE!!!

[@drumqtips]

Indeed Carr!

[@frankmeenzen787]

On his album Play Or Die the song is called Lawra! With Patrick O' Hearn on bass and Tony Grant keyboards.

[@joelarson4385]

Quincy: Wonderful vid. And I do like your comments throughout. Your instruction is excellent. Keep it coming man!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Joe, will do!

[@carlarena7951]

I was fortunate to see Tony up close at The ' Vanguard NYC about '73 or '74.. I guess it was right after his first Lifetime. He had a female singer with him.."Chocolate Banks". It blew me away then to hear him sing.."There Was A Time"! Hey Q..keep adding more reaction videos! All good with me!!

[@drumqtips]

Amazing Carl!

[@carldybowski4338]

Fantastic! I love his singing as well. One of my favorite songs by him. I've recorded a version of this song but haven't completed it. Thanks for pointing out the fulcrum deal. I remember hearing about that. Yeah, he is just so cool. Always my favorite.

[@lucaszamora842]

Great video Quincy! Tony was one of the greats. I love his work with Chick Corea and Stan Getz.

[@drumqtips]

Couldn't agree more LZ!

[@lucasondrums]

Thanks for another great video Quincy! What a tune! The singing drummer that came to mind for me is Mr. Herlin Riley. Thanks for the homework as ever!🥁

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed it and. Yes, Herlin is a great singing drummer!!

[@keithoutterbridge8782]

fireee!! love those big toms

[@camerondean6804]

I'd seen Tony in the famous drum clinic here on YT talk talk about the pinky and next finger grip. But, in that video you can not get a good look at it. Thank you for showing-- as far as I know for the first time--a video close-up of him using the grip.

[@TheSpinningBandGR]

I never thought to learn music this way but very helpful! I learn all by ear and your voice giving descriptors for me to follow and understand is one of the most helpful things I have found in my progress! Thank You!

[@drumqtips]

Happy to hear that!

[@davidwebb2816]

Bunny Brunel basset. From Los Angeles. Tony Williams was in his absolute prime of his Life 👑 🥁

[@austinbradley9864]

Billy Higgins, Buddy Miles,Alex Acunia ect,,,.

[@jasonwildman7979]

Love your channel, Quincy. Another great drummer who was also a great singer: Grady Tate 💙

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

wow-still love his work!!

[@jasonshort1437]

We will never see another like Tony Williams.

[@drumqtips]

100%!

[@TheGlendrum]

Thanks Mr. Davis !

[@drumqtips]

You are so welcome!

[@pushtobreak]

Beautiful. Never heard this full song. I’ve actually played parts of this solo for my grade school after school program. Particularly love that floor Tom kick combo. Drummers who sing -more in the rock world but: Levon Helm, Don Henley, Phill Collins, Ringo, and of course Karen Carpenter. I had the incredible, unbelievable privilege to play double drums with Tony Williams on stage at the Supper Club in NYC with my band Groove Collective. It was filmed for the Red Hot + Cool event. That night I played with Lester Bowie, Ramsey Lewis, Digable Planets, Last Poets, Don Cherry, Pharaoh Sanders, Carleen Anderson…too many others what a night. One of, if not the best night of my professional life (this was 1994). Unfortunately, Tony, was the only person who would not sign the video release so that part was never released. I was terrified and don’t think I even said two words to him. He came to rehearsal where he was in the same room with Ron Carter for the first time apparently in many years. And they didn’t acknowledge each other at all!!!! Me and my buddies wore out my vinyl of Believe It! When we were teens. It was one of those “be careful meeting your heroes” moments. In hindsight I just wished I had been the open uber fan I was. I was kind of at a peak moment in my life then and between thinking I was hot shit and being terrified and full of imposter syndrome. I blew it. He was a presence. He came into rehearsal in a fur coat smoking a big cigar with a ton of makeup on. The people setting it up only had one kit in the room. So I just watched (if I remember correctly) at the show he brought his like 20 piece bright yellow huge kit that was like half the stage. Anyway that’s my Tony story. My girlfriend at that time was supposed to be videoing for me and got about 15 seconds of really blurry footage that you could convince yourself was me and Tony Williams on stage playing together if you really use your imagination!! I have to find that. It actually sounds pretty good - probably better than hearing the whole thing!

[@pushtobreak]

Also, Quincy, love your channel great work, I continue to learn. Thanks for being here!

[@draaitafels]

Hey Quincy ! This definitely an extension of his previous work with John McLaughlin and Larry Young on the album Emergency back in 1969. That album was some sort of response to bands like The Soft Machine, stylistically, lyrically even, and he actually sang on that album too, in a way that was very reminiscent of Robert Wyatt (then DRUMMER and SINGER of the band). Allan Holdsworth was part of Soft Machine at some point, and around the same time he made the album Believe It with Tony Williams. Soft Machine themselves quoted a tune from Joe Farrell on which John McLaughlin played too which further proves it's actually a small circle of mutually influenced musicians. Anyway that's my little story.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for sharing!

[@balatpinah4946]

Keep doin you Quincy! Explain everything you feel like explain, scream all you want, it makes us feel the highlights and the dynamics of the performance. It is very helpful!

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Balat🙏🏾

[@x-roytube2218]

It's SOOO annoying when it has to be "ALL ABOUT YOU" for some people...just gasping and saying "OOOH", etc. every 2 seconds? I mean, what does it accomplish when you can't hear what's being played??? UGH!!

[@drumqtips]

@@x-roytube2218 You’re OPINION is perfectly valid, but I’m going to go with the majority on here who actually like my expressions of joy this music brings me. Feel free not to watch any more of my videos👍🏾

[@jonsilence]

"There comes a time to get into what's happening... there comes a time to get out of what's happening." ~The One and Only Tony Williams, Eye of the Hurricane!

[@drumqtips]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@brewstergallery]

Hey Dr Q, Ned from Spain back for more inspiration information. Tony was such an amazing force of music , a master of rhythm but I did not know he could sing too. Thanks for the spotlighting of his hand technique which, besides an insane amount of creativity and hard work, was the key to his playing so cleanly as if everything was a single stroke. Most of the singing drummers I know are in the rock world, but how about Kenwood Dennard ? I also wanted to mention my own experience being a singing drummer in a cover band for many years of how it improves independence and feel. Stay healthy and thanks for all the beautiful work.

[@drumqtips]

Brother Ned, another great singing drummer. I like you even more now:)

[@y.christopher.]

the lyrics mean exactly what they say. first listen i didn't get them either, they just went over my head without any significance. returning to the track months later with some added context from personal experiences they resonate so deeply and are some of my favorite lyrics. it's just something you need to wait until it makes sense to you. that's what i love about it. it's more personal that way you know. i don't know what they meant to tony williams but ik what they mean to me

[@wilkinsnl]

Awesome vid man, love your channel Q

[@drumqtips]

Appreciate it!

[@Robert.Novack]

As a teenager Tony already had a style all has own. I often go back to his early Blue Note records with Sam Rivers and Eric Dolphy and just marvel at his innovative playing. I once saw Tony at an all star jam and he and Rahsaan got into this incredible improv, just the two of them. Even the other musicians were in awe. Anyway, thanks for posting this.

[@drumqtips]

Hard not to go back to his early albums, huh? Simply genius! Thanks for sharing Robbie.

[@patxilebrancon5393]

A W E S O M E !!!! I´ve seen and listened beautiful scat solos from Lewis Nash live

[@drumqtips]

Oh yes! He can def sing. Good call Patxi👍🏾

[@davidepentassuglia9234]

I really like your reactions and your point of view! While Tony sings the drum part is very improvised and plays many dotted eighth notes...but the song is in 7/8 time 😊

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching Davide. Glad you enjoyed my reactions. And yes, that’s a very good observation about Tony playing dotted eighth notes while the song is in 7/8.

[@BurnsTennis]

Bunny Brunel? Played with Chick Corea, then the likes of Frank Gambale. More recently with CAB (Dennis Chambers, Tony MacAlpine). Incredible bass player, originally from France.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Mr. Tennis!

[@johnsoos6907]

That CAB album was so good that someone literally stole it from me.

[@terrydrums]

Bunny Brunel is great. There's an album called Dedication with Vinnie on it that's amazing.

[@handyboen]

Thanks a lot prof. QC.. I also like green tea ..😊

[@drumqtips]

Right on my green tea brother:)

[@handyboen]

@@drumqtips 😁👍, if you like, you could add enough amount of crushed turmeric or turmeruc powder plus small amount of black pepper bro, really good for our system ... I'm happy to see you always in good healrh brother 😊

[@familytreemusic]

Always loved this song, not sure of its meaning neither, but i find it poetic. Tony kills on the drums each and every time. Omar Hakim plays and sings nicely.

[@FawleyJude]

His singing is improved a lot here compared to what he did on the albums Emergency and Turn It Over, even compared with the original recording of this tune on Ego. He's more confident and more on pitch. There's a video on KZbin of Johnny Vidacovich singing along while playing a second line rhythm. He also would recite some of his poetry while playing drums. Jack DeJohnette recites some lyrics while playing drums on the song "I Know". And when I saw him perform a few years ago he sang the Hendrix song "Castles Made of Sand" while drumming.

[@StewartBurr]

Tony sings! Not bad at all! Thanks for the great content as usual Quincy.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching Stewart🙏🏾

[@garydonnelly100]

Wow this is very reminiscent of the George Duke, Billy Cobham Band from the mid-late 70's (with John Scofield and Alphonso Johnson). Tony sang with a lot of soul here. He reminds me of Alphonso only better actually. 😁 Tony would have fit right in with George. Too bad there was never that kind of collaboration. I've been singing behind the kit since before junior high school when I showed up to a gig with my brother one night (we did an organ duo for a few years) and he had a mic set up for me. I had been learning guitar and singing my favorite late 60s-early 70s songs to the radio. I set up my kit and moved the mic out of the way and my brother goes, "oh no, you're gonna back me up." I was quite freaked out since I had never sung harmony vocals before. He just said, "sing higher than me." LOL that's a very simplistic way to put it but I stumbled through and eventually learned how to sing the "third" part and later, in my professional career, I learned how to grab the "fifth" part either below the lead or above the third (in falsetto). I did sing lead in a few bands but I was never happy with the sound of my voice and over the last several decades I've stuck to singing high harmony. It's challenging since not only do you sometimes have to sing stuff that's rhythmically different from what you're playing but you have to be in sync with the lead singer's phrasing and melodic nuance. All the while you need to keep your ears open for blend not to mention, react musically on the kit at the same time. But when that stuff is on it's an incredible feeling! Keep doing these and please, don't stop commenting because of a few dolts. If they want to see the video without commentary they can search for it. It's not rocket science. There are a lot of reaction vids out there lately and they're great since they can sometimes point out things that might otherwise slip past. The Rick Beato "What Makes This Song Great" series was probably the beginning of these vids. You can get pretty deep inside a performance by looking through another's viewpoint.

[@flotuc]

Great!

[@idnemgk]

Great reaction video! Great to be able to hear some of what you hear! Can you share the link for the original video? Or what the name of this song is? I think you might have mentioned that in your video - sorry if yes and I forgot it.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching George. Type There Comes a Time Tony Williams and it will come up.

[@ralphtoles8642]

Like what you're doin'. Never new about you. I'll stayed tuned. I'll take on that homework assignment.

[@drumqtips]

Ha! Assignment is due Monday🤣. Welcome aboard my friend:)

[@eddielayman3465]

Robert Wyatt of Soft Machine, a 70's progressive rock band, played in odd meters and sang loosely all around the bar!!! Soft Machine Vol 1 & 2 are the hippest..!!

[@BurnsTennis]

By the way, the best version of There Comes A Time in my opinion is on the "Play or Die" album from 1980 with Tom Grant and Patrick O'Hearn. I picked up a perfect vinyl copy for £20 back in 2014. Recently it was going for £75 but has since been re-issued I believe. That album is interesting because it was recorded in Germany and has a new wave feel to it, unusual for Tony but it works. It was a small label, they called the song Lawra by mistake. Its on KZbin if you want to check it out.

[@drumqtips]

I think I heard that version and I agree it is awesome. There’s even some things on that version that aren’t in the original. Thanks dude!

[@badmotorscooter1000]

He is blazing because he is playing lightly. That floor Tom and bass drum thing is dope though

[@elwoodwhite9734]

Q I have so much to say but won't until I start giving you the Bag because you deserve it as Tony RIP told me many many years ago everybody deserves a little Bread haha love ya been down with old man Heath than covid but back on it checks in the mail truly

[@drumqtips]

Much love El! Good to see you back in the miQs😉

[@davidfriedlaender4130]

Thank you again amazing way to start the week- ok green tea ready questions: tony's left hand grip, he appears to change his trad grip depending on single or double stroke the way he loops one or two fingers over the stick, then also switches to match grip- thoughts? Grady Tate sings I think or maybe switched to singing - Finally I am pretty much a beginner but have noticed how much I can affect both the ride cymbal sound and the stick resonance based on how tight and where you hold the stick- thanks

[@drumqtips]

When he rolls w singles, I think he’s thinking like a timpanist, thus match grip. Awesome observations and thoughts Dave👍🏾

[@glenndolleck1262]

Hello Quincy. Love your playing. Heard you say Tom Carver on guitar.But, that sure looks like Alan Holdsworth.

[@drumqtips]

Oh yeah!? I’ll have to double check that. Thanks for the alert:)

[@glenndolleck1262]

@@drumqtipsHello Quincy. Appreciate your reply, thankyou. Didn't think U would because you get hundreds of comments. 1st, want to say U R phenomenal player with killer chops & U swing ride cymbal and comp snare like an Ace. 2nd, I'm a drummer- but I'm certain that's Alan Holdsworth on guitar.

[@ZevVestel]

hey quincy just wanted to let u know that you accidentally put "forgetting you recorded your crime" in the Tony Williams Reaction Video playlist which you probably didn't mean to haaha. love the videos

[@drumqtips]

Ha! Thanks for letting me know. Certainly didn’t mean that!

[@willshaughnessy8515]

One of Kind. Quincy. Never got to see him play with Miles.. I only saw Miles 1x with my good friend Steve Thornton on Percussion.. got to talk to Miles on the phone 1x.. it was brief.. wanted to ask him about that great band with Tony , Herbie and gang.. and I know what his answer would have been.. I cant write that here.. I think Tony moved on too..a completely different set up.. different drums and tuning.., style and it was the 70's that explains alot..nontheless Tony's musicality and language always remained..Thanks for sharing

[@diegoportentoso5507]

Gran baterista, pero después de escuchar a Denis Chambers......... 🤯 Quedas asombrado y estado de shock 😁

[@drumqtips]

Gracias sir🙏🏾

[@manguera9]

A famous classical composer from the Beethoven' s era said " if you cannot sing ,you cannot composed" i think ,singing is a natural emotion of the soul and lucky who are able to express,

[@drumqtips]

Amen Carl…and Beethoven👍🏾

[@radimhajek4631]

Talk talk is super 👍👍👍

[@drumqtips]

👊🏾👊🏾

[@ToddHarroldMusic]

Great video.However,heads up, back in 2007,I had to go to an acupuncturist for months to get rid of the trigger finger I got in my ring and pinky fingers (they stayed in the bent position unless serious work was done)..from trying the grip or fulcrum that Tony exemplifies here. There's a good chance there was a glitch in my mechanics and I wasn't doing something right, but that could happen to someone else as well, so I thought I would mention that.

[@drumqtips]

Good heads up Todd!

[@wprtube]

Carter Beauford sings and plays. Usually backup but, quite a bit. (Lots of rock drummers sing but that's for another day I guess).

[@malcolmlarri8236]

More tony please !

[@drumqtips]

We can never have enough Tony, right!? Thanks for watching Malcolm.

[@FrankParente]

Don’t listen to the haters buddy. You keep reacting over these videos. Keep doing what you’re doing! One thing I talk about is Tony’s heads! How did he not only get a good sound, but he made it part of his signature sound during this era. I don’t know anyone that could make black dots sound so sweet! Anyway, drummers that sing…I’ve heard QD sing a bunch. But let’s flip it, I’ve heard Mel Tormé play drums. And, if I flip it further I’ve heard Michael Brecker play drums too. 👍🏼FP

[@drumqtips]

Right on FP and you’re spot on about those great non-drummer drummers. You that list is also long!

[@cajonosaurus]

Damn blast it quincy, was there nothin that tony williams could,nt do , must drummers new when to stay in there own lane, then he breaks out the voice , wohhhh!!!! , not only that but he is resplendant in purple , an don,t think i didn,t notice that u matched up ur t shirt w / his outfit, all i can say is good gracious me !!!!!! Another top vid quincy , luv u man!!!!!!!!!..

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Pope Stephen😉

[@bennymalone]

Singing drummers - Don Henley, Levon Helm, Karen Carpenter!

[@drumqtips]

Yes! All amazing. A+ in your assignment:)

[@bennymalone]

@@drumqtips thank you 😊

[@jenko701]

Those hands !

[@jerrej78]

Lil' Mike Mitchell aka Blaque Dynamite sings and plays sometimes. Just in case you don't know him, he's from Dallas.

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely! Good call👍🏾

[@constantkiffer7924]

The concert took place in Juan- les - Pins ( Côte d Azur, in France) in 1979. (Believe it or not, I was there at that time but missed the concert !!..🤷🏻‍♂️😩)

[@drumqtips]

Oh wow!!! That’s crazy. At least I have this video, but damn.

[@carpediem4179]

Tony was another level, poehh,

[@lifeonmars4151]

okay so after checking this out, and seeing his mastery of the larger drum kit set up, which was enjoyable, and Vinnie had used a lot of Tony's concepts,, any way ' i graduated back in time2 this ,(( UPGRADE Tony Williams SOLO Montreux 1972, Stan Getz Stanley Clarke Chick Corea, Captain Marvel )), a 2 minute solo, i'm running this one on permanent loop the feel the small kit the snare drum playing ,, the (mon - tune - o) style,, :) '

[@joelarson4385]

Quincy Could you post the name of cd Tony Williams was singing on.

[@drumqtips]

It’s on Ego.

[@bennymalone]

Wow

[@lihns]

When it comes to vocalist-drummers: Christian Vander (eek! need to stop mentioning that guy) is a powerful drummer + my favorite singer, Louis Cole also is great with both. Maurice White, Klaus Dinger, Mani Neumeier, Billy Higgins and Dannie Richmond come to mind, too

[@drumqtips]

Good call! Thanks for the awesome list.

[@lihns]

@@drumqtips can’t believe I forgot Jack DeJohnette in this list lol

[@mathieumartin-ash9420]

Terry Bozzio on sheik yerbouti he sang a lot !

[@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238]

I know that Miles Davis HATED when Chet Baker sang, in addition to his Great Trumpet sound, but I think it really cinched the Melancholy Bluesy Vibe,in that Spectrum of Jazz. Love Tony's whole package of Percussion, and I think the Singing is Refreshing.....it fills in Space in the Vibe of the set or Session. Any way to experience more of a World Class Talent,I'm all for.

[@drumqtips]

Right on Riley!

[@mwjacobs1127]

Hello Quincy, would like to impart vital information to you regarding who taught Tony Williams. My relationship with Tony spanned 67 to February 97. Met with Tony in Denver, Feburary 97 at the Bluebird Theater to give him my practice pad and reminisce and relate a message from his teacher Mr Chuck Brown in the bay area. Alan Dawson was not responsible for Tony's hand technique, The Tension Release Technique. My knowledge of this is first hand and can be verified by several of my constituents. Please let me know how you and i can speak regarding this . Best Regards Malcolm

[@drumqtips]

Oh that’s great information. I never knew that. Thanks for sharing Malcolm!

[@JacksonAxe]

Tony could play like that when he was 16. True story.

[@timwhiteside9971]

as a drummer and lrycist myself his lryics make me feel that he is saying that he loves this person ( or humankind maybe ? ) more than what the latest trends were and more than what most people define as love , more than what was going on in the world and deeper still he could've been talking about the Lord our God .

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that break down Timmy👍🏾

[@timwhiteside9971]

i am speechless , i mean it's one thing to sing rock or funk while drumming but jazz ?!

[@drumqtips]

Yup, pretty serious shtuff!!

[@seanalison231]

Robert Wyatt, not all the way jazz but a ripping drummer with a super unique voice!

[@nadirsharav]

yess!!

[@dannorris642]

Absolutely! Esther's Nose Job from the 2nd Soft Machine LP completely blew my mind. I'd never heard anybody sing and play drums in 7, before. Tony had to have been a fan of Robert and Soft Machine and vice-versa.

[@mwdrum]

First heard TW on Miles In The Sky…later Lifetime , Ego, then I heard Bums Rush and thought it was someone else. He abandoned the small 4 piece kit and used low dead pop tuning. I always though his post miles experience was something he couldn’t get a handle on. Billy Cobham became popular, You can see those Tony groups on some of those gigs….,his singing, group with Tequila, Larry Young, I think the record labels couldn’t give him anything. I think he gave up to soon with his original efforts. Then he went with the traditional quartet, which he had success with…..but, his Holdsworth 4/4 rock grooves, Etc…was totally unique…..hence, I think he became tired of trying to commercial with it……he was great, I also think he abandoned the 4 piece kit to soon…..but then again, he reinvented his sound on the big Gretsch-black dots…….

[@drumqtips]

Pretty crazy, right!?

[@nelsneesman8712]

Toms are high tuned. Clean ears?

[@drumqtips]

Low for him compared to early/mid 60’s Tony.

[@manudague]

Thanks for All🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Autour👍🏾

[@marsrideroneofficial]

Karen Carpenter and Don Henley are the only ones I know who play drums and sing, but now Tony is at a higher level because it's Jazz. my drink is a slices of ginger a clove of garlic boiled together and then a squeeze of lemon while I bath in the morning sun naked, and it keeps me in good mood the whole day.

[@drumqtips]

Yes to Ms. Karen Carpenter! Aside from the whole naked bit (tmi🤣), love the drink choice!

[@marsrideroneofficial]

@@drumqtips 😂🖖

[@MarioCalzadaMusic]

Ey, how is this tune called?

[@drumqtips]

There Comes a Time

[@SONORSQ2guy]

I don’t agree about your opinion on his tuning. I think his toms are tuned on the higher side. Great video thanks for sharing it.

[@drumqtips]

Compared to a decade earlier, his drums are definitely tuned lower. But prolly not as low as rock drummers. Thanks for watching Greg👊🏾

[@billbigler1366]

Q please comment all you want. The knowledge you impart is so valuable.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that brother. Cheers!

[@joshuaworthy4563]

He sings like

[@mikekelly9851]

What are you talking about? His toms are not low tuned. Any drummer with an ear can tell you that.

[@harryfiorilli5816]

I agree, his toms are on the high side relative to their size

[@drumqtips]

Low for jazz.

[@mikekelly9851]

@@drumqtips No they are not. Listen carefully. Even if they were, what law or command of God says jazz is high turned, rock is low? Listen to several of Tony Williams videos, all high tuned.

[@drumqtips]

@@mikekelly9851 There are certainly no jazz laws but I guess I was more comparing the tunings in this video to his drums on his early recordings. Listen to anything from the early to mid 60s. Here's a link to Nefertiti where you can clearly hear his drums are tuned much higher, with coated heads.

[@mikedutchin1211]

They sound pretty high tuned to me.

[@remyzsacka8670]

low for jazz haha not really low