Lombardi Live! Weather Report Stories (Episode 28)

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2021
  • Listen in on the amazing stories Alex Acuña shares about his work with the groundbreaking jazz-fusion band, Weather Report, including how he first met Joe Zawinul and auditioned for the band. In addition, legendary drummer Terry Bozzio talks about his memories of Alex and how Weather Report was a significant influence on his playing. Join us every Tuesday at 5 PM PT for a new episode of Lombardi Live!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 63

  • @billwolf8036
    @billwolf8036 2 роки тому +6

    My wife's Peruvian and we've been to Lima many times. Once I was lucky enough to see Alex play outdoors in front of a 1700 year old pre-Inca pyramid in the middle of the city. He was amazing.

  • @loslobos9461
    @loslobos9461 2 роки тому +20

    I’ll never forget 1979 Zildjian ‘Day in LA’ drum clinic. Everyone was there to see Steve Gadd. No disrespect to Steve Gadd, but Alex stole the show!

  • @davidwebb2816
    @davidwebb2816 Місяць тому

    Alex Acuna 🥁 🪘🎶🎵 Humble Human Being I've ever met. I'm grateful for his kindness and mentorship during his days playing with the Band Koinania in Los Angeles California in the 1980's. Continued Blessings Sir Acuna 🥁🎶🎵

  • @donaldscheer5206
    @donaldscheer5206 2 роки тому +15

    Fantastic Interview!!! Weather Report!! Great Memories!! And Knowing that Alex is Still Performing; Well, Just Made My Day!!!

  • @pneumatic00
    @pneumatic00 2 роки тому +3

    The universe opened up to Alex Acuna in large part because he plays with such musical integrity.

  • @TheMusicWiz
    @TheMusicWiz 2 роки тому +13

    Alex is beyond legendary!
    And a really nice guy as well.

    • @DPaulLeDesma
      @DPaulLeDesma 24 дні тому

      I knew Alex in Vegas...he is a wonderful guy to be around

  • @AN-te4ij
    @AN-te4ij 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for interviewing such a great talent. Wow!

  • @julsrique9148
    @julsrique9148 2 роки тому +1

    Acuña! More than years 50 playing, is Like the good wine. El tipo es como el vino...
    Also the band is awesome! One of the best trío combination that I never heard.

  • @Intercaust
    @Intercaust 2 роки тому +5

    An absolute legend among legends.

  • @jonathanharrington7950
    @jonathanharrington7950 2 роки тому +5

    First time I heard Alex Acuna was on Lee Ritenour's Album "Friendship"
    which I bought over 40 years ago. Then there was "Zildjian Day In New York"
    Alex being the opening act. "We got Drums Conga's Bongo's Timbale,
    everybody's here, I love you all".

  • @stratmister009
    @stratmister009 2 роки тому +5

    Great video. I have seen Acuna live on stage several times but his clinics are awesome. I recall him saying he could play virtually any style of music on a clave' feel. He demonstrated rock, jazz, and of course Latin rhythms while keeping a clave' going and that was amazing.

  • @drumpoet3
    @drumpoet3 2 роки тому +8

    Alex is one of my heroes, since I play both traps and congas/bongos & percussion. My congas and bongos are the very same Alex Acuna Gon Bops that he plays in this video. Thanks to Alex for all the inspiration and great music!

  • @brucemcdonald1114
    @brucemcdonald1114 2 роки тому +1

    Badrina and Acuna were BLAZING

  • @haroldbrooks4235
    @haroldbrooks4235 2 роки тому +4

    Alex is a very good example that to be an awesome drummer you don't have to kill the kit like Cobham. Just keep perfect rhythm. I've always been in awe of Alex in how he can hol d the same beat throughout an entire cut

    • @johnsluggett1822
      @johnsluggett1822 2 роки тому +2

      That applies to Peter Erskine as well, holding it down for Steely Day.

    • @kimweemhoff5622
      @kimweemhoff5622 Рік тому

      I agree that Alex is a great sensitive groover ( maybe because of him being a handdrumer first, but have you heard Acuna rip in the end of Harlequin on Heavy Weather? The most explosive fills i ever heard. Incredible power, speed and finesse.

    • @oscarlamonte3148
      @oscarlamonte3148 7 днів тому

      Good point!!

  • @markevans2814
    @markevans2814 7 місяців тому

    Wow. Alex Acuna is a symphony of 4 limb independence.

  • @pgonzo98
    @pgonzo98 2 роки тому +1

    bozzio and acuna....DAMN!!

  • @nobells4388
    @nobells4388 2 роки тому +10

    Thank you for getting these two legends together. I've been listening to these guys seemingly all my life and to hear them just shoot it and reminisce is just simply inspiring.

  • @bohemiatributo
    @bohemiatributo 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome drummer, awesome band.....!!!

  • @garyridge3745
    @garyridge3745 2 роки тому +1

    Greetings from Rio. Great stuff Don!
    Can only reiterate much of what has already been said by the guys in comments below. Alex has such grand musical integrity. 5 stars Alex!!
    btw....Terry Bozzio brings out the best in these interviews....5 stars all round.

  • @davechronister4029
    @davechronister4029 2 роки тому

    Wow! This is so much fun!

  • @ACLOCKWORKDRUMMER
    @ACLOCKWORKDRUMMER 2 роки тому +2

    Facinating

  • @r.a.fiallos234
    @r.a.fiallos234 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant playing by these cats. Great content, Drum Channel !!!

  • @francovolpe5306
    @francovolpe5306 2 роки тому +1

    un vero e grande batterista complimenti e auguri

  • @salthedrummer1
    @salthedrummer1 2 роки тому +1

    When i first heard Alex on Heavy Weather I was hooked.. when it first came out...

  • @DevaPermanaDrums
    @DevaPermanaDrums 2 роки тому +1

    Alex, My hero!! .... and Amazing Trio!!

  • @Simonewhitesim-1music
    @Simonewhitesim-1music 2 роки тому +1

    So needed today. Wonderful History!!!!!!!!

  • @taklovin3995
    @taklovin3995 2 роки тому

    Absolute LEGEND!!!!!!!

  • @johnreilly9748
    @johnreilly9748 2 роки тому +13

    Super! Alex is so cool, I was living in L.A. when Heavy Weather came out such an impact musically. Saw them perform it and everything else at Santa Monica Civic.

    • @jimbosteen2935
      @jimbosteen2935 2 роки тому +2

      Shit heavy weather one of my favs, and I'm a huge Erskine fan

  • @shawnhapney8784
    @shawnhapney8784 2 роки тому +1

    Gotta love Alex Acuna. Guy's a Latin Beast.

  • @gambeats1
    @gambeats1 2 роки тому

    Absolutely Wonderful!!! Thank you so much!! SO inspiring after all these years,!!

  • @J3unG
    @J3unG 2 роки тому +1

    My friend Roberto Quintana Jr. started out as percussionist for the group Spearhead. Quickly afterward, when the band downsized, Roberto ended up playing drums for the live concerts. He also played percussion on the record and we had a slew of drummers on the Stay Human album. So...it's not uncommon. You guys shold interview him and talk about that era.

  • @IAmClaudius
    @IAmClaudius 2 роки тому +1

    First of Alex Acuña with Koinonia. I was hooked ever since.

    • @Squirrelconga
      @Squirrelconga 2 роки тому

      I've got that vinyl at home! 🤯 Forgot about it...
      Thanks! ✔️

  • @LSAworship
    @LSAworship 2 роки тому

    Alex is a Legend. Dios te Bendiga Alex

  • @chadcarrdrums
    @chadcarrdrums 2 роки тому

    I've owned a 1976 Phibes, same year I was born, 6 piece set since 1990, and they still look and sound great.

  • @roberteckert
    @roberteckert 2 роки тому

    The 1976 WR concert In Canada is insane.

  • @BlackRootsUNLIMITED
    @BlackRootsUNLIMITED 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful interview. I love the way he talks "with his hands". 👌🏿Legend
    What a DRUMMER!!
    Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿❤️

  • @RobertEMuir
    @RobertEMuir Рік тому

    Alex is a percussive monster.

  • @cymbalspecialist
    @cymbalspecialist 2 роки тому +1

    Nice piece Don! Love the layering with you as the base, then the interviews, and the performance segments interspersed were great. Nice work! Alex is such a treasure!

  • @geralddrums
    @geralddrums 2 роки тому

    Sehr interessante Folge :-) !!!!

  • @octopusshrimp
    @octopusshrimp 2 роки тому

    Oh My GoD!

  • @stanls265
    @stanls265 2 роки тому +3

    Bass player sounds like he's fond of Percy Jones. :-)

  • @jimbosteen2935
    @jimbosteen2935 2 роки тому

    Pretty cool reminds a lil of weather report bassist doin a lil zawinul lol

  • @bitzmil9319
    @bitzmil9319 2 роки тому +2

    Sirius Black

  • @johnanderson27
    @johnanderson27 2 роки тому

    Who is the band at the end killing it

  • @Marianoseb
    @Marianoseb 2 роки тому

    Por favor necesito esto con subtitulooooos!!!

  • @mikeeeeee555
    @mikeeeeee555 2 роки тому +2

    What is Terry wearing!?

  • @cpu554
    @cpu554 2 роки тому +1

    I thought he was from Peru?

    • @johnbass7551
      @johnbass7551 2 роки тому

      He is (look at those facial features). He moved to Puerto Rico in '65.

  • @brucegreg1859
    @brucegreg1859 2 роки тому +5

    Please buy Tery some clothes! Its hard to watch. Alex is Great!

  • @scottpitner4298
    @scottpitner4298 2 роки тому +6

    Terry B in his least manly moment on camera

  • @paxwallacejazz
    @paxwallacejazz 2 роки тому

    Piano too low in the mix

  • @MrSmoocher01
    @MrSmoocher01 2 роки тому

    A simple yet poignant ….. WOW!!!