#VFJams

In January 2018, Vic Firth hosted its first ever #vfJAMS LIVE recording session at EastWest Studios in Hollywood, California. This amazing event showcased some the world’s top drummers performing with Robert “Sput” Searight and the all-star vfJAMS Band!
Episode 2 - Devon Taylor
Song - "The Funky Chunky Monkey"
Written by Mark Lettieri & Robert 'Sput' Searight
Throughout this year, we will feature full performances, interviews, transcriptions, play-along tracks and prize giveaways. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to Vic’s KZbin and social media channels so you won’t miss out - and mark your calendars for the #vfJAMS LIVE performance schedule!
DOWNLOAD PLAY-ALONG TRACKS AND TRANSCRIPTIONS!
vicfirth.com/vf...
Special thanks to Livemix for providing the monitoring system.
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STICKS:
#vfX5A - American Classic® Extreme 5A
vicfirth.com/pr...
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The vfJAMS Band:
Robert "Sput" Searight - Keys / Musical Director
Weedie Braimah - Percussion
Joe Cleveland - Bass
Mark Lettieri - Guitar
Nicholas Semrad - Keys
Jonathan Mones - Alto Sax / Flute
Ben Burget - Tenor Sax / Flute / Trumpet
Sylvester Onyejiaka - Bari Sax / Flute
Ryan Porter - Trombone
Brandon Phillips - Trumpet
Ruben Lael - Vocals
Elise Testone - Vocals
Amanda Maxfield - Vocals
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
SARAH THAWER : June 5
STANLEY RANDOLPH : July 3
ERIC HARLAND : August 7
BENNY GREB : September 4
SPUT SEARIGHT : October 2
MIKE MITCHELL : November 6
MARK GUILIANA : December 4
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Audio Engineering, Mixing, Mastering:
Kevin Majorino
Videography:
Marc Cohen
Gary Meeker
Scott Quade
Mark Wessels
Francis Zera
Photography:
Francesco Desmaele
Host:
Elmo Lovano
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[@seanmichael8202]

I am a musician, and love to play... But, just having the privilege to watch and listen to composition at this level, is why I love music so much. Am I the only one that gets joyfully emotional when observing this kind of musical genius at work?! I mean... I can't be... This is just that good...

[@Corekidbeenybunny]

Sean Michael you can thank spudd for that

[@jeffdbass6403]

The phrase that synth player starts his solo on is magnificent.

[@elijahevans3645]

Jeff dBass that’s Nicholas for you he also play for Cory Henry and the funk apostles as the backup keyboardist

[@musicdev]

@@elijahevans3645 Yup, Nicholas Semrad. Dude's a total badass

[@sionnachs_workshop]

Buttery and slippery 👌

[@Bashanvibe]

Yes he was killing!!! Now I want a Profet

[@hdfloyd]

Nick straight sick...

[@ahsanrogers]

This needs to be an album!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@robosdrumworld]

Ahsan Rogers you ain’t neva lied

[@sonsauvage]

Just listen to swagism and you'll be close

[@johnbensinger4931]

2:16 I’m crying That girl is over there playing the tambourine with such conviction, but it’s muted in the mix

[@ktilly5954]

John Bensinger bol she’s there 2:35 u can hear it better🤣🤣

[@KevinChew]

That's Elise Testone. An Amazing singer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elise_Testone

[@roykasika870]

that brief groove between 5:45 and 5:49 is THE TRUUUUTH

[@CM-nd7mx]

Was looking to see who else heard it :). Super tasty

[@trapkat8213]

So tight... I just don't understand how these young drummers become so good so fast...

[@p-rose6251]

An awesome work ethic combined with talent and passion

[@joshjamesuk]

Love it when drummers hit a clap with the snare, makes it extra funky.

[@lgngc99]

i need this sample!!

[@JuanCarlitoMendoza]

MY DUDE!!!!! RIDICULOUS! He's always been amazing, but now it's on another level. That solo was just incredible. UFF!!

[@cherrydrums]

in my opinion, this right up there with the greatest drum solos ever. Such a creative kit set up, yet extremely well used in a musically relevant way.

[@TheBlaqEagle]

YOOOOOOO THAT WAS BEYOND BANANAS!!! I don't know how many times i skipped back to rewatch the solo. It took me like 45 min to watch an 8 min video all the way thru. then i rewatched it.

[@harleybeltranx]

it still gives me goosebumps

[@ricardolomeli7043]

I have watched this video so many times. So. Many. Times. And I never can’t cheese super hard thru the whole thing.

[@mountainlife2411]

Fuck me, that was insane!!! I was just thinking how I am bored of all the music that I usually listen to, then I stumble across this. Love for music restored!!!

[@samuelmaney1250]

I love his attack. Hits me all over the stomach hearing his unique, punchy style!

[@stephenutterback5704]

Here a year and a half later and can I just say that Cory Henry's solo from Lingus has touched almost every fusion/funk-esque synth solo since it was released?

[@ocbfdog]

Stephen Utterback the keyboard player is in Cory’s band.

[@stephenutterback5704]

@@ocbfdog fair, but does that make me any less right??

[@BongoSuvio]

@@stephenutterback5704 people don’t think it be like it is but it do.

[@dominic1804]

A

[@hdfloyd]

dude on the bongos hanging right with Dev for sure!!!

[@natemclarke]

That synth solo! My gosh 😩

[@AaronSmithExperience]

Wow oh wow. You always amaze me with your growth man. Keep going higher!

[@BryFerDrums]

Absolutely amazing..

[@jocquidixonmusicproduction988]

wow..... just wow ! dont sleep on the percussion player during the solo lol !

[@erwanr1ddrummer391]

Yeah he had to keep the rythmic

[@stoyanfurdzhev]

The greatest orchestra of contemporary music.

[@alfonsosilveira1697]

Sooooooooooooooo much energy in the room from everyone, even the spectators! They were gooving, smiling, and loosing their shit when Devon put on that clinic

[@popecerebusthefirst1547]

that was smashing... groove was always well in hand. and the key solo had so many great licks... he must have studied his C.Corea. fantastic.

[@robosdrumworld]

This dude is smashing it!! He is from another planet!!!!

[@geoffreycallands5294]

Between CJ Thompson , Stixxx Taylor , Chopz Wright & Chris Kee!!!! Boy oh boy!! Gotta get my weight up! 😎

[@Ben-ji1se]

Percussion player killing it!

[@meranism673]

Can't stop myself from watching this performance since been uploaded !

[@DanilloDetrichi]

Gsos, A lot precision in his sound playing!!!! 6:10 killed!

[@RC2214]

Incredible! Drums, Keyboard WoW

[@ZonadaBatera]

YES!!! Great video!! Zona da Batera in the house hahaha, Brazil loves you guys!

[@jonatastorres.]

top o react man!

[@1marttie]

Oh my goodness, really!!! Real musicians just KILLING it!!!! Thank you!!!

[@timothymooresr3183]

Got to give it up to the BAND!!!!!!And Devon OUTSTANDING

[@yybr85712]

2:21 those hits are soooo clean!!!

[@AndrewDesogus]

Amazing @vicfirth!!!

[@keldholse618]

Shout out for people in this program. People that create these experiences. WOW MAN! Thank you so much!

[@hugovazquez]

i think this was amazing, and seeing nate smith playing with those musicians would be magic

[@1marttie]

The percussion is spectacular!!!

[@2curtiscalloway]

Who ever is the hater & that put the dislike thumbs down button on this video...you need to get a life! Devon is smashing!🥁🎶🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marvinshelford752]

Curtis Calloway him and the rest of the band are smashing!

[@samjohnson9164]

Curtis Calloway dam right the boy is paying dues

[@BongoSuvio]

Wow! Total bad ass.

[@shadowthebeatboxer]

3:00 on my favorite. Trap jazz. New genre!

[@pablocamilonunezacuna2115]

Drums and classics air jordan one, what a drummer!!!

[@damiankamineth2389]

WHAT THE HELL happened from 06:10 onwards?!! Devon Taylor definitely is not from Earth. Definitely one of my biggest inspirations!!

[@JGBDYT]

Damian Kamineth I don't really know why but I don't like the way he plays.. Have you some songs from him you could recommend for me to discover him ?

[@AldoMetalDrums]

While listening to that section, I realized I couldn't keep time on a regular quarter note pulse nor 8th notes, so I figured it out by counting in 16th notes, it amazed me to find out it is 5 bars of 5/16th plus 1 bar of 7/16th, so at the end you got 32/16th total, which can be simplified in 2 bars of 4/4, but the permutation of the accents is what makes it sound that crazy, Devon's monstrous time keeping while soloing blew me away even more after I figured that whole section, f***ing BEAST!

[@alexg4284]

I dont understand what i just witnessed. Madness

[@volpe_sol]

These arrangements are absolutely insane!!!

[@ready2prais365]

KZbin should make people who dislike videos leave a reason why they dislike the content. I see thumbs down on every video I watch no matter how good it is. Devin is smashing!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ChrisBakerDrummer]

"Throughout this year, we will feature full performances, interviews, transcriptions, play-along tracks and prize giveaways." - PLAY-ALONG TRACKS?!!? Ohhhhh yessss :)

[@gabrielanderson43]

Chris Baker that's what I'm most excited for. Can't wait!

[@MaximilianCorneliusKoller]

Check the vf jams website! I downloaded a few 😂

[@joshuapang0312]

Maximilian Koller did you dl this track? They seem to be removed or outdated from the website I couldn’t find it anywhere...😭 can u share it to me if u have it?

[@guilhermeo.2931]

Fantasticos Que Maravilha !Agradeco por Isso em Nome Do BRASIL !!!!!!

[@moabdi78somal]

This heals my soul

[@gedelestaroprod0705]

waoooo the complicity of harmony at the time of the chorus

[@rvialm]

GUUUUYS I LOVE THIS!!!!!! THANKS VERY MUCH ROBERT AND ELMO!! YOU ARE AMAZING

[@DevSkeeWorldWide]

These joints are so dope . And the production is on point 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@vitooosh]

semrad's solo just brought me to a whole new universe

[@jlcannady]

This dude killed!!!

[@lareonpulliam2443]

My god , Devon is killin.

[@jjcool1194]

I wish u guys can get larnell lewis..hes a master at this type of setting..but absolutely well done devon i never regret following u as a drummer!

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

he plays Promark ..........

[@jjcool1194]

Andreas Breitwieser thats why i said.iwish.

[@Duchovnymusic]

Just watch the Snarky Puppy vids lol

[@ismaelsedoc4947]

I hope so too

[@camu123789]

You probably already know, but he's on Zildjian Live which is kinda the same as this

[@ectyka]

Recognized agaaaiiin! 😎👉🏽 DT one of my top 5 favorite drummers

[@troytree123]

Love it, one pedal😁 ...tasty fills and grooves...

[@gloverselorm6704]

Great things out there

[@hermanmelville3871]

Dude has heaps of STYLE. Good lord.

[@timophyzhuravlev2684]

Robert “Sput” Searight WOWOW

[@asimnyc5460]

Dude is beast!

[@hiltnercarvalho1618]

Devon sempre incrível👌👏👏🔥

[@robertocesar.baterista2880]

Os nossos ouvidos agradece o show desse, parabéns 👏👏👏

[@MrReedmonkey]

So good I forgot to breathe

[@rafilladrums]

Wow wow wow tremendo mis respetos de lo mejor que he visto ...

[@陆奕舟]

It‘s so dope

[@talesadrianbass]

EXCELENTE BANDA, BUENISIMA!

[@SeanSentDaBeat]

Well DAMN!!..... that solo 😭😭🔥💦

[@marquizunderwood1958]

Sean Wright I'm a big fan of ur drumming bro ur awesome

[@DanMacon]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@i509711]

big facts.

[@kiyelwill335]

#BERKLEE ALUMNI UR MY FAVORITE DRUMMER OF ALL TIME

[@Music2myearholes]

i love the vibe at 3:00

[@gixxerboyroyluvdrumswaters9023]

Another great video, #Luv this content.

[@MKEbeatz]

That synth at 3:35 bro I felt that rift In my soul!

[@andyham6094]

Those tama Starclassics sound perfect.

[@Awesomethunder16]

Can't wait until Stanley Randolph comes on!!!

[@johnbensinger4931]

AwesomeThunder16 is he there?

[@dikbeats2720]

Devons above! Shit, man.. That's some proper high end precision drumming. Amazing execution of speed, dynamics and funked up too.. Peace bro. I'd love to play like that. Enjoy your hard earned gift, you're an inspiration.

[@KMeyn]

Awesome!

[@traindiesel7005]

one thing to take away from this is how good michael jordan really was. that damn near 20 years after he retired the man wearing his shoes is sittin down and still dunkin on everyone

[@stilldiggingrecords3951]

TAMA in the house Sean Wright, New school moby breaking new ground. great sounds!!!!

[@nelsonmelgar810]

Pretty awesome versatile like the energy, also display in the pocket drumming using creativity. 🤙

[@spicycurry1190]

He killed it

[@officialravingmad]

Benny toujours exceptionnel, accompagné d'un super band.... Manu.

[@bhail2831]

Amazing!!!!

[@kontex616]

deyummm! Dis is just too gooood!

[@maxgroove6882]

amazing guys! u really rocks off!

[@guillaumeclaret945]

Respect man !

[@javierovando2035]

Exelente trabajo, bendiciones para todos.

[@lukecash1826]

6:12 came out of left field. Tremendous

[@opamuller626]

Unstoppable!

[@ThermanAdams]

❤My... Nephew he's great 😮😊😊

[@totodomination6809]

WOW!! This is SICKKK!!

[@tylreallen1962]

They could right a movie to this i need to get practicing thats my dream here wow

[@yanpierrecardona]

Thats the Maple Starphonic Snare by Tama, for anyone else who's curious.

[@buy1take193]

Great sound and style man smoother than cafe latte

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

Great video.☺️ I just subscribed to ur channel.☺️ I just came here from watching Joshua Crawford’s reaction to this video on his channel.☺️ This is the second time that I saw this video on his channel but the first time on this channel.☺️

[@rbt2009]

Kkkk ainda tem nego que não gostou... como pode um ser desse?? hahaha TOPPP !!!!

[@196620410]

j'adore

[@ericmickens6287]

Straight fire bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@s_a_willi]

Love the tune !! Not sure if y’all are paying attention to his use of triggers within the song not just the pad itself... I particularly enjoyed the trigger work! 👌🏾

[@dmacattacks]

Yes!!

[@andrevieira4281]

Devon Taylor 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII]

Incredible solo