Yamaha Sessions | Jamiroquai´s Derrick McKenzie, Matt Johnson and Paul Turner

On November 12th 2017 we proudly hosted a new Episode of our Live Session in Berlin with the Jamiroquai Rhythm Section featuring Derrick McKenzie on drums, Matt Johnson on keys & Paul Turner playing bass.
The trio have been core members of the internationally acclaimed band and have played a huge part in Jamiroquai’s success, which has included 28 UK charting singles, and over 40 million copies sold across seven Top 10 studio albums The 3 musicians are currently touring Europe in support of the latest Jamiroquai album “Automaton” and came together for this special one-off performance.
Known for their tight groove and funk, the trio will come up with a special set for all followed by a Q&A (23:00 - 32:12 ).
Look out for more sessions coming up in the future.
Derrick plays:
Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple
22" x 16" Bass Drum
12" x 08" Tom Tom
16" x 15" Floor Tom
14" x 5.5" Steel Snare Drum
Matt Johnson plays:
Yamaha Montage Synthesizer
Yamaha CP Series Stage Piano
Paul Turner plays:
Yamaha BB735A Bass
Aguilar Amps
Session was recorded in Berlin on November 12th, 2017.
Follow us for all the news on Yamaha Drums:
Facebook:
/ yamahadrumsofficial
Instagram:
/ yamahadrumsofficial
Twitter:
/ yamahadrumseu
Sign up to our newsletter:
member.europe.yamaha.com/news...

[@idogillan]

Derrick always amazes me. His ability to build a groove that is so gentle, is fenomenal.

[@NielsKoldewey]

How genuine that the drummer confesses he still takes classes. What an authentic musician, no show-off!!

[@ShawnThuris]

It's good to see. Neil Peart started taking lessons even though people had been calling him the world's best drummer for years. Many famous opera singers take lessons long into their careers.

[@wellteazm]

That's Derrick! He IS one of the nicest and humble human beings around. I've met him several times and actually he got me into the backstage Areas to meet the Maestro himself, Jason. I love this Band to bits. But to be honest, the old stuff is really my time and joy of them, that Acid Jazz Funk Pop was just the shit for me! I hope their next Album will be more of that style, I reaally hope so. #Jamiroquai4Ever ❤🍀🙏🏼☀👏🏼

[@drew-shourd]

agreed. They say drummers are more intelligent than most and they say that left-handed people are more intelligent than most, so D-Man is WAY SMART...hahahaha

[@ericgelders]

Life-long learning keeps you fresh and young at heart - curiousity is what should drive you 😀! Respect for these musicians, love the groove!

[@ericgelders]

@@drew-shourd Being a left-hander, I suddenly felt slightly more intelligent 😄😉!

[@lucasgabrielvilasboas8436]

Why did it took me over two years and a pandemic time to find this?????

[@davidnaef1]

they play as if they were actually only one person. its really that damn good.

[@GregThomas_official_yt_channel]

Matt Johnson is one hell of a pianist !

[@luigi.zanini]

and the drummer too...

[@douglasbatley]

Over the last 40 years I have seen one or two gigs . I have only seen two other Keyboard players who could match Matt pound for pound Stevie Wonder (Isle of Wight) and Gill Scott Heron (Sheffield leadmill) . The guy really is next level..Definitely my favourite working musician .

[@ohdearism]

And synthist!

[@dr.faustus4144]

This is exactly the type of sound Jamiroquai needs to get back to! Otherwise I'd love an album with instrumentals like these from these three guys! Good music needs to be spontaneous and heartfelt, and this goes lost if it's overdone when you work on the same songs for months and months... And that's I guess why I really liked these three songs!

[@mogglie]

Why did they walk away from this jam-sound…. It’s crazy. That had it all.

[@davesowden4907]

This just show why I love you guys so much. You’re THE sound of Jamiroquai. No mistake!

[@jameslewis8227]

That was fantastic, as if a Jamiroquai and Herbie Hancock/Headhunters concert we’re melded together…

[@bjornfalli2736]

Great ! Old school Jamiroquai style. Timeless music.

[@funmioh]

I can watch this a billion times and still feel the same level of excitement.

[@smetly]

Derrick McKenzie is a drummers drummer, besides J the one constant in what makes Jamiroquai what it is. I never get tired of hearing him play.

[@TheSupraturbo]

Derrik McKenzie its amazing.

[@juantromba]

16:18 I can't stop watching Derrick making that "slow-mo" pause.

[@vburd62]

derrick's riff starting at 14:58 is out of this world...simply amazing craftsmanship.

[@VladislavHristov-wm6xy]

Pure beauty!

[@mariesalas9627]

This is what is called musicality. It's beautiful music.

[@freshprincejd1151]

The first tune's chord progression has been constantly playing in my head ever since this video came out sheesh...

[@lucasvrijdag]

Great performance. Absolutely lovely to hear the original Jamiroquai sound.

[@filalifeels2887]

Matt Johnson est un génie,j'ai toujours adoré ces différentes compositions et arrangements cet homme est plein d'humilité et de classe!!!!c'est toujours un immense plaisir de le voir jouer,un vrai musicien à l'ancienne. MERCI BEAUCOUP!!!!!MR JOHNSON pour votre talent.

[@jonahhill8731]

Yeah..class in a glass...this is crystal and as smooth as the velvety chocolate can be to this palettes taste. Beautifully played Beautifully arranged Beautifully given Beautiful sound Beautiful all around Beautiful how this got driven. Thank you guys for sharing it . Quite a divine piece xx

[@Sonic-sh2vh]

Derrick McKenzie, the last man standing. ( well sitting)

[@wyattoutlaw2370]

Sonic 7 Wish Zender would get back with Derrick and Jay. They went downhill as soon as Zender left imo.

[@Sonic-sh2vh]

@@wyattoutlaw2370 It could really never be the same. that magic will never be repeated. Toby was a big part of it too. Loved Stewart Zender, but he really hasn't done much since.

[@Sonic-sh2vh]

Fuji Wags , yeah Jamiroquai is definitely a completely different band now, and as much as I miss the old lineup, Paul Turner and Steve Harris are no slouches. Hey , check out their side project, Trioniq . Pretty good stuff.

[@NotCharAznable]

Zender turned into an absolute weirdo. Or maybe he always was and we didn’t know? Anyway, Jamiroquai has always been experimental. Saying only one person contributed to the sound is ignorant. Paul is easily the best bassist from a technical standpoint.

[@trejogregorio]

Wow top musicians here!

[@SheridadeRandamie]

So good!! This is the best of best!!

[@paulmorton3259]

I’m a keys player and a composer. I’ve always drawn influence from this band since I first discovered them 25 years ago. Just love what they do. Solid musicians.

[@nessav7258]

All talented musicians, beautiful music. Good to see Paul smile, usually he has that very focused look.

[@marklloyd906]

This is so mellow. Perfect. Matt Johnson really is a proper virtuoso. Watch him play 2nd half on the Jamiroquai Montreux video of Soul Education. Blows me away.

[@Restfactor]

Fantastic jazz fusion! It's Incredible! 🕊️🌍

[@DonaldWaughmusic]

I love the way Matt Johnson plays.... wow!

[@andresplemons]

It’s hard to give this justice in a KZbin comment. Sounds sooo good. I love it.

[@rekhagusain9916]

3 finest musicians

[@dsjno2]

I have to say it - this is my favourite band and has been for many many years. These guys are tight!

[@lilianaluque4523]

Master Mckenzie!

[@aplleyva]

The Backbone of Jamiroquai. Nice they have a platform to expand their collective musical prowess. Q & A - Love hearing Paul playing "Fast Persuader"

[@matwashington2784]

Those ghost notes are sublime

[@philbennett806]

I could listen to Derrick’s grooves on loop! So good!!

[@MikeVincentVO]

This has got to be one of the tastiest videos I’ve seen in a while. I just had an ear-gasm!

[@leoportela9868]

It's beautiful to make a click having the chance to listen to these professional talented musicians in such a healing sound session. Thanks to you masters!

[@OlegSidorenko1974]

Ah what a treat! Like an extended extended version of Blow Your Mind!

[@chrisbutler4056]

Just beautiful. Got Matts latest album in vinyl and it is an absolute delight. Follow all his synth vids etc. Just an amazing player, humble too and happy to share knowledge.

[@KenKlaver]

So much talent in this video! And let’s not forget the recording engineers - they did a tremendous job achieving such good quality 🎉

[@Rhythmicons]

This is butter smooth.

[@DeliRevv]

I could listen to this all night and day. What incredible musicians and what a beautiful sound they create!

[@RYXPfan]

JAMiroquai. The jazziest jam band you could still actually hear on the radio. So looking forward to future music!

[@11122004lucas]

Im going to Paradiso 😍

[@chandrikadas9163]

This is so magical.. makes me feel like I'm in paradise somewhere far away from here, a beautiful , heavenly place, where there is nothing but good vibes...wish I could always be there.. earth.. can be so painful but thankfully music transports me🎉

[@DeliRevv]

I’m right there with you.

[@thecatboss123]

I wish this was an actual single release. Thanks for making this great session happen!

[@richmondpp]

Bit late to this, but wow. Like stepping back in time to Azymuth and Pieces Of a Dream. I like it a lot

[@cazmataz6579]

Hmmm, this is the Jamiroquai i fell in love with and has been one of the main influences in my love of music. This is just great...and i will say no more❤

[@silviacassataro9453]

Che meraviglia!!! Credo che l 'ascolterò più e più ancora volte!!!

[@fredmorris214]

Man!!! I can listen to you guys groove all day. Super chill, good vibes, great music.

[@michaelb4504]

Fantastique Session from this fabulous Trio. Jamiroquai for ever !!!

[@SlickZaBRA]

First track became Venus Rising on Matt Johnson's most recent album 💙

[@Pericles777]

Man the chord changes are so good😲😲😲😲

[@johnblumstein]

Brilliant musicians - all of them!

[@AhsanNadzief]

love the japanese jazz/city pop vibes, wonderful performance.. :D

[@alobosk]

The drums sound so exquisite!!!!

[@Frugalisme]

Feeling like listening tunes of Jamiroquai from the 3 first albums...

[@Phil_529]

If I like it, I do it!

[@batphink2655]

Thes guys are smokin', just stellar. I hope Jay Kay appreciates them? I lost a lot of respect for him telling us to get an untested medical procedure 2-3 years back.

[@Andronicus2007]

Beautiful playing, tight band

[@nikonlaw]

I love it! Thank you!

[@dylannelson501]

Gosh this was so good thank you for doing this Yamaha

[@williamperri3437]

So amazing!

[@Tecnoiroquai]

So much groove! love it! thanks!

[@jeighsonhester9923]

love the vibe!

[@cabuggiani]

paul tuner es una fuerza inamovible, que bajista tan bueno, un sonido organico, con medios potentes y graves redondos, ese sonido a pura madera en el bajo

[@youtubes5304]

I cant like this enough!!! Incredible vibe and feel! You guys are on point

[@julianpratt9616]

There is something eclectically incredible listening to these 3 guys playing together - mesmerising!

[@evo937]

Superb musicians !!! Thank you for the music !!!

[@michaelb4504]

Tout simplement Excellent !!!

[@JoseAngelFilms]

So much talent in one room!!! Always do what you love and love what you do........

[@carlosalbertocristanchoriv4519]

Simply beautiful, I love it

[@user-vl7nu3be3n]

It's simply incredible!!!

[@donnadyas]

Grandes mestres! Só feras! Gratidão!

[@orrameuestudios8500]

Amazing session!

[@75biglew]

Damn, how I love good music...

[@kirilly4678]

Superb

[@kman5802]

The production is beautiful, what a joy to hear these guys jamming like that!! Steve gadd drum sound all day long!! 🤟

[@nah8832]

Oh boy, never thought I would hear Matt's Zoom played live (on 20:55)

[@flaviabonfim3846]

So amazing.🎶🎼

[@raymondmorton]

Great stuff. I'm jamming along.

[@phyllismiller4893]

Amazing musicians.. I'm so privelidege to know awesome musicians in my life, and so great to hear this.

[@YamahaDrumsEurope]

Thanks for listening

[@theelephant2887]

Always nice to see more left-handed drummers

[@zigzageyes5902]

This is a gem! Thank you!

[@YamahaDrumsEurope]

You're welcome! Subscribe so you don't miss out on any more great sessions.

[@OlemirCandido]

Perfect. Congrats.

[@victormiguel8731]

Simple y sencillamente BRUTAL.

[@eelstconfortifan]

Wonderful.

[@NothingWasEasyTilNow]

So great to see these performed live, now that Matt's solo record is out. Highly recommend.

[@amandasmethurst6015]

The first song sounds like music in a good dream. It reminds me of a lovely dream i had once of my late best friend and the late Andy (a rabbit) and my husband. we were all together and my best friend lived in this lovely house with an unusual city view. This music fits with it.

[@iana3257]

It’s on Matt’s newest album, it’s called Venus Rising, on Spotify as well

[@fultonstreetfreestyle]

this bass guitar looks so beautiful

[@fredko7086]

I miss Stu Zender (and that era of the band,1st and 2d albums) so much...but this session comforts me, they are still up to play something else than simple basic pop stuff.

[@drumwarehouselondon3396]

Amazing!

[@ullscarf]

I saw Jamiroquai at Ormond's; a tiny night club in Picadilly, London, in 1993 - just before they got big. JK had flu and croaked his way through one song before giving up. The others: Toby Smith (RIP) keyboards, Stuart Zender bass and Nick van Gelder drums just jammed. Great gig.

[@princemamuwalde]

Now that’s what I’m talking about!! 🔥🔥🎶

[@TimWatsonDrums]

Wow cool groove, i dig the detuned dissonance.

[@WestShoreMan]

Excellent

[@reudevad]

this is sooo good

[@suhan8382]

all guys at great harmony precise nice session

[@RadicalValkyrie]

Gorgeous

[@gilcimarmoreira3337]

Muito feras esses caras .Jamiroquai fantastico.

[@Fresh_I.S.C.]

best one yet

[@edwardpetersii6276]

Awesome drummer, dynamic band!