Joe came to my little town of Chico, Calif. to do a clinic for Ludwig when I was 16. I was his chauffeur for the day. Over lunch we were talking drummers and I said I preferred him over Buddy because of his musicality vs Buddy's more brutish style. He was sincerely interested in my progress and passed along some tips. At the clinic there was a young man with a severe stutter who was having a hard time asking his question. The audience was getting impatient, making noises. Joe shut them down when he calmly said, "Let Keith ask his question." It was a great act of kindness. The whole clinic was terrific. This is a terrific example of Joe's swing musicality. Thank you for sharing.
I saw Joe in an interview explaining how he always supported his students in improving their personal selves. He didn't want them to become another Joe Morello because as he said, "There's enough of me already. Why would anyone want another?" He was a warm and giving guy. I've heard many stories from reliable sources that Buddy would cut you to shreds if he wanted to. He even publicly blasted a young drummer in the audience who had spoken to him before the concert, at my college with extreme sarcasm. Buddy could be nice and he could be the devil, "Jekyll and Hyde".
Billy Stayhorn was my Great Uncle; I grew up studying Joe Morello! A-Train NEVER gets old! Thanks for posting this! Gonna share it with my Strayhorn Family members!
So sweet. I just started playing around on an electronic kit and am discovering all these drummers I had never known before. Out of all of them so far, Joe Morello is my favorite. Doesn't over play and is so musical. Never get tired of hearing him play.
Buddy Rich hardly said anything about other drummers but he Sid Joe was his favourite, Buddy use to go to see Joe play when in the same town , He would even help Joe set up
One of the tastiest drummers in the business, I remember seeing him with dave back in about 1964. I love the way played with Eugene Wright Never was a big dave but Joe always made me laugh.
Joe swinging effortlessly even in his old days. His complete mastery of the drum kit fills me with peace, satisfaction and joy. And motivation to improve as a drummer.
top
That’s not a big band
Specs Morello was my favorite drummer .
Wow!
The coolest drummer ever!!
Sweet snare !
Joe came to my little town of Chico, Calif. to do a clinic for Ludwig when I was 16. I was his chauffeur for the day. Over lunch we were talking drummers and I said I preferred him over Buddy because of his musicality vs Buddy's more brutish style. He was sincerely interested in my progress and passed along some tips. At the clinic there was a young man with a severe stutter who was having a hard time asking his question. The audience was getting impatient, making noises. Joe shut them down when he calmly said, "Let Keith ask his question." It was a great act of kindness. The whole clinic was terrific. This is a terrific example of Joe's swing musicality. Thank you for sharing.
I saw Joe in an interview explaining how he always supported his students in improving their personal selves. He didn't want them to become another Joe Morello because as he said, "There's enough of me already. Why would anyone want another?" He was a warm and giving guy. I've heard many stories from reliable sources that Buddy would cut you to shreds if he wanted to. He even publicly blasted a young drummer in the audience who had spoken to him before the concert, at my college with extreme sarcasm. Buddy could be nice and he could be the devil, "Jekyll and Hyde".
The master at work.
Wow Bob ,what a choice of notes! I'm flattened! Great solo as always! And-Russell is fantastic as well!
Love the different ways he plays the cymbals😊
What no men in 3:23 black suits anymore?
joe was GOAT. but by this time, he was getting very exhausted with minimal play...
One of the most musical jazz drummers of all time...
Wow. Only 360p quality, but you can really hear all the straight time on the cymbals and hi-hat. Beautiful!
He and Buddy Rich❤❤
Joe was the greatest of all time. Some of us got to see him at the first Buddy concert in New York back in 89.
Joe was sounding fresh and effortlessly solid.
geesus that was good.
Had the best hands!!!
Billy Stayhorn was my Great Uncle; I grew up studying Joe Morello! A-Train NEVER gets old! Thanks for posting this! Gonna share it with my Strayhorn Family members!
The picture of health!
Legendary
Style and grace.
Just another all-time great from Springfield, MA...
c'est l'ancien RAP ............................
Incredible feel
So sweet. I just started playing around on an electronic kit and am discovering all these drummers I had never known before. Out of all of them so far, Joe Morello is my favorite. Doesn't over play and is so musical. Never get tired of hearing him play.
The band must love playing with a drummer who is NOT a narcissistic, loudmouthed egomaniac.
Makes it look easy. 😊
A million stars for Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome
Buddy Rich hardly said anything about other drummers but he Sid Joe was his favourite, Buddy use to go to see Joe play when in the same town , He would even help Joe set up
Buddy, this is how your band is SUPPOSED to sound ! Bill P.
Son geniales,grandes músicos 😊
Stella performance by top notch musicians!!!!!
Look at him go y'all !! Do damn thang
Great music just nourishes the soul. RIP Joe ❤
One of the tastiest drummers in the business, I remember seeing him with dave back in about 1964. I love the way played with Eugene Wright Never was a big dave but Joe always made me laugh.
WELL DONE.young man. I finished during 2023. Have a mobility problem. Keep those sticks twirling.. rgds. Mike Slipper. .
Joe swinging effortlessly even in his old days. His complete mastery of the drum kit fills me with peace, satisfaction and joy. And motivation to improve as a drummer.
You were a very nice man when I met you in 1967.at Bill Muellers drum studio
Terrific Sax
Nothing other too say. But. Brilliant 👌
This is the Proof that joe was and still is one of the Greats! Tx. J.p.
Pure taste and finesse
Joe is my favorite drummer -check out his work with Marian McPartland and of course Dave Brubeck
Pocket baby! Easy musical feel, taste and nice dynamic expression, a Master.
Sorry that I don't know his name,but the sax player with the bushy hair, was with Buddy for many years,and his talent is awesome!!
Steve Marcus
So good. Does anyone know what Sabian cymbals he used here (and around this last chapter of his life)?