Performance Spotlight: Steve Jordan

[@monday13n]

Fills bring the thrills, but grooves pay the bills

[@cadamsdrummer]

just like golfing my brotha! Drive for show, Put for dough :)

[@pierreg8562]

his grooves bring the thrills!

[@alienair1748]

yessir. truth

[@RjBenjamin353]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dannylevey389]

Got a couple quils sittin on my window sills

[@LightsOutPiano]

Almost forgot to watch this today.

[@ado.808]

Same bro

[@hp2823]

same

[@BenCDaugherty]

Same

[@rhythmista7707]

His groove can make the dead get up and shake a leg..

[@garylliuu4618]

blica 1 hahahahhaha yeah

[@369VideoCreations]

Hell yeah!! Tal cual

[@hlcotten6587]

🤣🔥🤣🔥🤣. That’s EXACTLY right! He sure brings the HEAT!✨🎁💎💎💎🎁✨

[@elcanaldefivs]

Jajajajajajaja yeah!!

[@funkslave9425]

Underrated comment😂😂

[@perrysar5954]

I'm a bass player and Steve Jordan is a bass player's dream come true!

[@Nevernow721]

No doubt. Goind luck

[@sanfordmiller5436]

That snare has EVERY trick in the book. Pop, volume, finesse, ring and a marching drum cut. What a beauty.

[@villehalkosalmi9991]

Sanford Miller somehow his snare sound is always on point

[@frankspikes4867]

I have a pdp maple shell, maple hoops snare. Sounds similar to Steve's snare in this video.

[@jeewoo7195]

It's his hand dude

[@dsvet]

Performance Spotlight: Jojo Mayer kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXzZlmaKrqhjic0

[@jimmybootz1277]

​@@jeewoo7195 😂

[@KyleTsuchiya]

Easily one of the best studio drummers of all time

[@KyleTsuchiya]

@@striker_kbd lol hey nice to see you too

[@CipherSerpico]

💯 I think Jordan is _The_ Greatest Drummer of the ‘Modern Era’.

[@BradyKacon]

hey Kyle!!!

[@MrDT543]

I love how prominent he makes the kick in his fills. A lot of drummers only use the kick to accent crashes in fills.

[@handidrummed]

+MrDT543 Levon Helm used to throw the kick in to his fills a lot with the Band. A drummer who knows how to do that really takes his playing to another level.

[@MrDT543]

agreed!

[@finn4435]

I have real difficulty not stamping the kick the whole way through fills...like you might keep time with the hats pedal. Some employee came over and said "you don't have to stomp so hard" in a music shop one time, and now I'm self concious about how hard I stomp the kick pedal 😕

[@lapamful]

It's a little known fact that metronomes practice time keeping by playing along to Steve Jordan.

[@kilmoturtles1]

Actually, he is not at all like that. His bass drumming in this beat is laid off.

[@raphaelzombie2]

Metronome don’t have to pratice time keeping, because they are machine, and they are simply programmed to play equally spaced beats

[@efafe4972]

@@raphaelzombie2 damn i cant tell if this is postironic or if you dont understand what a joke is. i guess its up to interpretation

[@williambaumert7726]

@@raphaelzombie2 I hope you're kidding

[@dannylevey389]

@@raphaelzombie2 why....

[@xXEvangelXx]

There's a really cool, subtle moment at 1:32 where he ever so slightly changes the amount of swing on the 16ths on the hi-hat. I just noticed it after years of watching this video. The level of depth he achieves in such simple phrasing is astounding.

[@elroundo]

You're right 😮

[@JoeLackey]

He could have a 36" hi-hat, and no one would care, because it's Steve Jordan.

[@TwoMallets]

it's not a myth, that's what he is using. two 17" crashes. although it seems paiste is actually making him 17" pairs of hats since the bottom cymbal might flip on you...

[@badhombre4246]

James Will he does. I never played drums before but I’ve been playing guitar for 10 years and I watched this dude with Mayer for years.

[@hannes1734]

@James Will A Signature Traditionals on top and a Dark Energy on the bottom

[@CipherSerpico]

I seriously feel bad for people who do not realize how great this is.

[@varloko88]

Why You just don't feel happy for yourself?

[@CipherSerpico]

@@varloko88 Apparently, I just care too much.

[@autofocus4556]

I’m sure you’re guilty of that yourself with others.

[@lennartengvall1821]

This is so good. That crazy feeling in the groove and touch. And keeping up the perfect pace.❤❤❤😮😮😮🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@disf5178]

Are people telling you how bad it is?

[@Rojasdrums]

Only real musicians understand how amazing this is. Music is Communication, it doesn't matter if the words you are using are complex or simple, what matters is HOW you say it. This guy is straight up poetic on the drums, but I'm not going to lie, I used to think this was just simple shit, but after studying music more thoroughly -- jazz, funk, dynamics, and technique it became clear to me why this guy is such a renowned player.

[@hendraovvidewanta7694]

Yes

[@jamesblace5761]

But the awareness of time does matter.

[@beetlejews]

You ain’t a real musician

[@disf5178]

Comments like this are so cringe

[@Rojasdrums]

@@disf5178 Going out of your way to say that is more cringe, it makes you like a pretentious vocabulary police or some shit. Just don’t next time.

[@liamevans4124]

For me this is what drumming is all about. Groove!

[@arielmartin717]

Facts

[@dsvet]

Performance Spotlight: Jojo Mayer kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXzZlmaKrqhjic0

[@dylandylanmorgan2642]

I felt this is real drumming, wow his grooves and breaks it's looks like very ordinary , hey Steve I miscalculated u bcos I'm a big fan of Gavin Harrison , u r completely different looks very real rythm and with bass ur a badass man 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@keeponrollin7922]

That's why he is filling in for Charlie watts on the stones shows this fall

[@8020drummer]

Feeeeeeeel!!!!

[@julesdrums6167]

Dude his bandwidth like, goes between, 0 and 1. Amazing

[@Six3rdy]

"So ya wanna know if I can FEEEEEL it?!??" -Mr. Krabs.

[@axftyh]

I heard the bass line playing in my head the whole time to this!! lol

[@Bigbasssix1972]

HAHAHAHA! Me too!

[@heladoscuro5074]

What bass line?!

[@doublestrokeroll]

Great comment!

[@jstazza9296]

That would be a pino Palladino bass for sure

[@TheMatthew5252]

I'm in such awe of this guy. I could listen to that all night long.

[@leavnsmallville78]

the man is an atomic clock.

[@jasperjenkins7729]

Yes he is. Too bad Gene Hogland got it first.

[@figsthrash2104]

@@jasperjenkins7729 I was thinking the same thing 🤣🤣

[@markschattefor6997]

I completely understand why Charlie Watts said that Steve should be his stand in. Rhythm in Perfection Charlie Watts.

[@PyroShredder982]

Man everything about steve's playing grooves - even his chops groove, hell even his facial expressions groove. Listening to Steve is truly good for the soul.

[@TruckerMurph]

aaaaaand that's why he gets the studio calls.....

[@beetlejews]

Ok…….

[@jamesrabic5380]

Even as a drummer this is the kind of drum solo I could listen too all day, funky and dynamic!

[@tyrone31877]

His pocket groove and use of dynamics is RIDICULOUS!!!! :-)

[@dsvet]

Performance Spotlight: Jojo Mayer kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXzZlmaKrqhjic0

[@tyrone31877]

@@dsvet Jojo Meyer makes me want to stop playing sometimes. Lol. His pocket is crisp!!!

[@RayAvitiaMusic]

Now THIS is pocket drumming my friends!! Awesome!

[@macdrummer4984]

Whenever I stumble upon this video, I have to watch it 20 times in a row :) Absolutely unique groove and sound

[@VladSedletsky]

Absolutely bro )

[@DannyLostHisWay]

The amount of groove in this video cured my cancer. \m/

[@MrMikePaso]

Steve jordan has been curing cancer for hundreds of people ever since he started playing drums haha

[@joeyjoeyqqisverykind]

such a humble percussionist

[@Nevernow721]

says the banjo player

[@CaptainAmerica-nl4tq]

Wishing you Mr. Jordan the very best as you Carry on for Charlie 👍 Having Charlie's blessing speakes volumes on it own !

[@bryonparker1368]

This man is the next charlie watts. Your awesome. Charlie watts would be proud of you. Good sir.

[@bluenote1951]

I love Steve Jordan's playing. Can't get enough of this groove.

[@neilmoneymaker4875]

This is so freaking smooth and effortless, he makes it look and sound easy. But, I know, because of years experience playing drums that what he's doing is badass as anything anyone listening will hear. Amazing talent.

[@FrankZappa1959]

It leaves my speechless,what a god blessed drummer, pure beauty these kicks and timing.❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@ankymrn]

every time somebody asks me to define groove I just send them a piece of Steve Jordan.

[@andym28]

Throw George Sluppick in there. Great drummer.

[@ankymrn]

+Andy M noted!

[@Durantia]

+Anna M Definitely recommend Benny Greb aswell

[@ankymrn]

Thora Dorn I'm a slave to the rhythm, gonna check this one out as well, thanks!

[@adityatyagi4009]

It can't get much groovier than this!

[@Lovelystevie]

He's focused on pleasing the musicians in the room, not the drummers who won't get him any work ! Well done Steve...

[@DonChato12]

My 3rd time watching this today. Can't get enough.

[@elishabrown1950]

His snare sounds amazing

[@themrsunshineyay]

His groove and pocket are phenomenal. his time-keeping is out of this world. He never overplays something and his feel is ALWAYS there. To me, That's what makes him so special.

[@krthkh]

"dont mess with me" kinda drummer

[@tummyrope]

Don't know many who can put so much groove into a simple beat.

[@XxStrongDrums1996xX]

Exactly. One of the things that I don't think that I noted is that drummers like Steve have MASTERED pocket playing. Take any young cat (like myself), and we may be able to groove, but we are going to make mistakes. A drummer of Steve's experience can make a groove go for HOURS and NEVER make a mistake. That's what we all want to aspire to. That's what a real drummer does.

[@neilmoneymaker4875]

Good God!!! He is so smooth and tight on the drums even someone who's never held a stick in their hand, and can barely play a radio, think they can sit down behind a kit and play too. He's not playing 220 bpm, or doing anything so freaking intricate it would be folly to try and figure out most or all those licks. But, playing with the same precision yet not over playing ever single lick at the same time, and still groove as Steve Jordan does is rare indeed.

[@allandwyer5193]

Watching him you can see that the drums are truly an INSTRUMENT, like an oboe or a violin, and can be musical, not just a rhythm-keeping pile of hardware. There is musicality and immense artistry in this man.

[@blica1]

Mr.Jordan's playing, groove, feel, and sound is out of this world.. I'm loving those 17" hats..killer..

[@pawelmorrison]

I like how every artist spotlight video ends with Bonhams bridge part from Fool in the Rain :)

[@frankalfar]

Which is really a Bernard Purdie influenced groove. But yes it's badass no doubt!!!!

[@SWH2012]

How can anyone DISLIKE a groove maestro like Steve Jordan. It's beyond me. The man examplifies what drumming is about: groovy accompaniment, nothing more, nothing less. Play on maestro!

[@Nevernow721]

They aren't highly experienced drummers. You have to know drumming to even try to grasp what's going on here

[@DBrave843]

I love the way Steve Jordan plays, he bring that nice solid pocket funk groove like the James brown band back in the day, just make you wanna bob ya head to the groove!!!!

[@EphICanIMite]

The measure of a musician/artist/drummer such as Mr. Jordan... how many different artists with differing styles of music have not only asked Mr. Jordan to not only play for them, but been willing to pay to have him play. And repeat customers? That tells me he's a player that's there to serve the music, serve the artist and make music that feels good and stirs emotion! Excellent!

[@drummerzarate]

I love the way Steve Jordan make some not so complicated beats sound awesome. The king of timekeeping

[@richlo15]

He is so incredible. If you havent heard listen to some of his stuff with the mayer trio. 3 super talented musicians they are just amazing.

[@MultiAskHole]

The groove is so nice because when he brings out his chops they seem so much better cause of the simple playing it contrasts

[@drumlatin]

one of the best grooves I´ve heard in my life!

[@LaneParsonsMusic]

Man, his feel is so great. Groove for days!! The color of the shells are beautiful...

[@danardisimracing]

If I could drum at all... I'd want to groove like Steve Jordan.

[@STIXAHOY]

Steve Jordan has pushed simplicity to its most complex edge. One would need at least 30 years of playing experience to actually be able to get a sound like that

[@thomasschiuma8105]

Yes! Deep simple he plays, super impressive.

[@gameplayti2909]

A classic/timeless drum groove, ladies and gentlemen. Recorded and shared for all generations to come. Thank you very much, Mr. Jordan.

[@steveantony342]

The sound, the kit, the groove, the fills and Steve’s facial expression makes this video a classic.. 🤩 🔥 🔥

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

Totally unique drummer, any album he plays on I buy and I am a guitarist. He always has the best snare sounds on the studio albums.

[@krisscanlon4051]

I can tell that sound from anywhere...unreal feel and sound

[@adaptiveagile]

My favorite drummer out there right now. The man just lays down the grooves -- love everything about his style. Simple elegance, economy and impeccable timing. Great match up with John Mayer.

[@ManjunathBC]

This is the only metronome that can swing in this world, Take a bow for Steve Jordan 🙏 Simplicity at it's peak which is quite complicated to achieve Totally in love with this beast

[@pinymartinez2061]

The groove of steve is at another level

[@chowin52]

With him, I always liked that nasty pop he got from the snare. I could almost tell it's him with just that. Groovalicious. And composed and in the zone in front of a lot of people being filmed. Nice! steve is awesome. great vid.

[@AllOfYourBase0791]

If Led Zepplin ever got back together again, Steve is the drummer I'd pick. No disrespect to Jason Bonham.

[@rhythmista7707]

Or Franklin Vanderbilt.. Played with Lenny Kravitz..very Bonham influenced, with a slick groove, and almost identical set up to Bonzo himself, Ludwig drums and Paiste cymbals, only he uses a 24" kick and 13" but sometimes 14" rack, and Paiste 2002, Giant Beat cymbals, and Gong..

[@potterbat3995]

AllOfYourBase0791 That would actually be really cool! Good pick.

[@h.j.w2783]

AllOfYourBase0791 good shout, he'd kill it. would be a new take on Zeppelin for sure, he's got the lightest touch when he wants it but can hit hard as hell.

[@MatthewParsonsDrumsAndAudio]

Daniel Estevez John Bonham's son.

[@ienjoyagooddrum]

yeah... he really nailed those triplets @ 3:20.. /s

[@mattcartwright8272]

Whoaaa...why have I not heard of Steve Jordan before? Timing, groove, fluidity, style, dynamics. Wow! this guys has got it all!

[@claytonmichener1815]

truly a talented and well rounded musician and individual

[@kckrye]

His eyes are totally locked on to the groove going on in his head. A drummers game face!

[@CHABIEPORTNOY]

Nate and Jordan made the drums so musical❤️

[@1962stratcat]

Jordan in UNBELIEVABLE! I could watch this a 1000 times and never get bored.

[@LanceCampeau]

Meaty groooooves & 17" hats adds up to something great.

[@The_Real_Bommel]

Its the perfect mix of well selected drum and cymbal sounds + a perfect fitting beat

[@j88k001]

17" hats like a boss.....

[@LanceCampeau]

yeah man... no kidding on that... they sound awesome.

[@neilg3172]

almost in ride territory

[@isambard1571]

NeilG Haha

[@kellbell8866]

Damn! I looked him up because Charlie Watts is my man but I am so excited to see Steve Jordan is the man! The Rolling Stones tour is in amazing hands!

[@andreasjonsson8075]

A drummer with class and some air between his notes 💙

[@dylancates5965]

I’m kind of in love with the way that snare sounds if I may be honest. Perfect mix of crunchy and fat smack.

[@stevedrums1675]

Steve's strength is the groove. If you want endless soloing that holds my interest for about a minute to 90 seconds then that's something else. Steve's legacy and talent speak for itself. He's a master at his craft.

[@AltonW521]

Solid. I see why so many musicians want him playing on their records.🥁

[@manjay49]

He's great. He mostly incorporates a New Orleans feel. Rare these days.

Very cool that you noticed and commented.... Thanks....

[@holygroove2]

When you add chops to this kind of playing, you get artistry. And some of us need to appreciate what this man does in this video as art... Keith Carlock told me that he tries to channel this same basic grit in everything that he does. Thank you Mr. Jordan!

[@btytott]

The groove at the beginning is magic.

[@charlesjoneswomelsdorf840]

i can not stop shaking my head to this very groovy session it is a real treat and honor to see this video

[@Karch.Dah-Veed]

I looked up "rock solid" in the dictionary, it directed me to this link.

[@jimarison]

his playing is simple, but you can feel his soul in it ... that makes all the difference

[@drummerherbert]

I love this guy, Everyone is so wraped up in other thing that they forget about the music, this isnt a competion.

[@blight4hire]

he has a very very tight pocket sound. his ideas are all simple yet done in his flavour. its the touch that he has

[@thedrumdoctor]

45 people are unemployed drummers wondering why the phone never rings.

[@JedTaneo]

thedrumdoctor 126 to date

[@subwoofer6726]

143 at the time of typing this.

[@CipherSerpico]

It’s unfortunate that so many drummers just don’t understand the point of music and art. It isn’t a fukin sport. Whenever someone says something like “Ringo sucked” I wanna slam my head into a wall. Do they truly think that The Beatles would’ve been better if Mike Mangini or Neil Peart was their drummer? It’s the same reason that I’d never choose Mariah Carey’s singing over John Lennon’s or Bob Dylan’s.

[@frankspikes4867]

@@CipherSerpico I thought about the same thing. The Beatles with a different drummer would not work. Ringo played what worked for the music.

[@mikehoward2402]

what did you mean by that, forgive me, but i truly dont get it? for the ubemployed drummers to pay attention?

[@drummer4christ205]

Absolutely AMAZING grooves 😎. The 1st one gives me chills !!! SJ is the man!! I also love his live drumming with John Mayer in LA. You guys should check it out. It’s called- where the light is concert.

[@ryancorcoran9205]

2:19 even his shadow is having trouble keeping up

[@matthewkeesler1871]

Pocket like none other. Unreal groove. What an amazing show.

[@holyworrier]

He's going to be filling in for Charlie on the upcoming Stones tour. It'll be fun to see how that goes, musically.

[@shivaumesh1129]

In my opinion, he's the best drummer to do it

[@spaceclearing9218]

Hate his playing - there's something about the way he hits the snare that I just don't like. Also he doesn't swing. I shudder to think how he's going to sound with The Stones

[@holyworrier]

@@spaceclearing9218 - He was apparently Charlie's choice.

[@spaceclearing9218]

@@holyworrier Yes - but I'd take that with a grain of salt...! We know who makes the decisions at The STones camp!

[@holyworrier]

@@spaceclearing9218 - From what I've read, Keith is a big fan of Jordan. He has played with dozens of big rock bands. We'll see!

[@tractorp2255]

This dude is awesome. Totally focused on the grove instead of speed. Id rather hear this over 32nd notes any day!

[@robinhirst938]

A drummers drummer. Master player who is a go to for many world class musical acts. Here he gives a master demonstration and STILL THERE ARE THUMBS DOWN ON THE VIDEO! UNBELIEVABLE

[@Thabeanieboy]

Oh my god those hats are just perfect what are they.

[@VincentCordel]

Normal cymbals played well :)

[@Thabeanieboy]

They're so washy though

[@willyounts3308]

Thabeanieboy They're probably Steve's signature hats, which I believe are two 17" paiste crashes.

[@dudewuttheheck]

two Paiste 17in trad crashes which aren't even made anymore. He also used a 17in trad crash over a 17in de crash.

[@tristraaf]

He's so delicate. Intricate, and precise. Such an amazing feel

[@harryplaysdrums]

Put this to a metronome. He doesn't break it. THE best groove out there.

[@samuelfalconer1551]

i did, he kind of swings between 88-92. seen him play tighter than that

[@TejasM14]

playing tight is not the point, but with groove and feel. If you quantize this very recording, it'll sound pretty bad.

[@villehalkosalmi9991]

Harry Surman fun fact: another groove legend (well no shit) Jeff Porcaro used to work at a metronome factory

[@esunsiete]

The thing here is you don't need a metronome

[@simonperry8569]

@@villehalkosalmi9991 Was he ever late for his shift? ;-)

[@SepaXP]

I'm a guitar/fiddle player - and I just keep coming back to watch this video again. Damn - so much groove !

[@MoustacheCloud]

He is the best Pokemon.

[@GengarOP]

What

[@thomaswilliams3435]

Pockétmon

[@mikepostdrums]

Thanks for the good laugh

[@isambard1571]

MoustacheCloud ？

[@TheZooNinjaS]

Wahahahahahaha

[@andreaszircher]

This is the most groovy Drumsolo I’ve seen so far.🔥 Can’t stop watching that! 🥳

[@edennard1]

The last ending of the piece that he's playing I edited and use for my ringtone... This shit is cold blooded.

[@coordinacionmedicacidhome8053]

CHARLY SMILES AND SEND 👍 FROM HEAVEN

[@JDSoos]

Still great & the guy hasn't aged!

[@derekmotta6926]

This is what drumming is all about. I can not believe I slept on this guy for so long. Steve Jordan has mastered the art of groove.

[@dawormly]

that's the art of finding the one in a groove