I don't know of a better drummer in jazz than Brian Blade. And this is not only about the perfection of every smallest detail in his music, but also about his shining inner state during performance, which he so brilliantly conveys to every listener.
Fortunate to have seen Brian in a variety of settings over the years. And he's always remarkable. Empathetic. Subtle. Soulful. Concerts with The Fellowship Band, a trio with Daniel Lanois & Daryl Jones and a trio with Bill Frisell and Sam Yahel are particularly memorable.
I saw Brian Blade with Wayne Shorter a few years ago in Oslo Konserthus, and his drum playing was just amazing. Brian Blade`s performance had everything, like elegance, beauty, power, dynamics and a lot of humour.
Brian is the only drummer who can get other musicians to keep time during a solo. He can do whatever he wants, and it works. His silence commands time as much as his playing. I can only aspire to this level... one day! :)
Amid all the video clips of endless people with Olympian chops flailing around in various 'fusion music' settings, some lovely, swinging uncompromised, contemporary improvisation. Brian Blade's playing is exquisite...
Indeed. Another master who is known for playing intensely at pianissimo is Clarence Penn. Check him out. I asked Clarence about that once and he said "what's the secret to playing with intensity at pianissimo?" I replied with three or four guesses and which wasn't what he was looking for. So I said "so what's the secret?" He said "Practicing playing with intensity at pianissimo." :)
Man, I saw him for the first time way back in '99 with Seal. A fantastic band with Landau on guitar, Sancious on Keys and Levin on bass. I hadn't heard him but I had been reading about him. I just thought he was a "jazz" drummer but he led that band phenomenally. So much intensity.......with a jazz kit 😂
I can’t believe how he picks up on rhythmic patterns of the soloist and echoes them back. And all the fluttering during the long sustained notes. He really, really is an amazing all around musician.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for your interest, Russell! We've also put out a couple of live videos from our last concert on Feb. 11, 2002 as well. Lost and Found: ua-cam.com/video/CsrXlUEJXJk/v-deo.html Surcé: ua-cam.com/video/-jYuY12w_PQ/v-deo.html
It's always a pleasure to see Brian Blade on the drums! He has so much passion! From Straight Ahead Jazz to Adult Contemporary; he's extremely versatile. The first time I saw Brian perform, it was with Pat Metheny (from the PMG), and Kenny Garrett's group. And then later I saw him with his own group (Fellowship). Since then I've been hooked! After listening to this piece, Jeff Denson is my newest and favorite bass players, along with Romain Pilon being one of my favorite guitarists! Excellent trio! Thanks for uploading this wonderful video! Yeah Boi! \ ( ^ _ ^ ) /
Thank you, Wilfredo, I appreciate that! Please subscribe to my channel if you're interested, because we'll have more videos of the trio coming out as we lead up to the album release.
Thanks, Daniel! Please subscribe to my channel if you haven't already because we have more videos of the trio coming out leading up the album release in October.
We just released another video! Here's the EPK film for Jeff Denson, Romain Pilon & Brian Blade "Between Two Worlds," on Ridgeway Records: ua-cam.com/video/dsrbEqwZrXQ/v-deo.html
Seen him live in so many situations..the Daniel Lanois gig killed me...whole night..what's he gonna do next???..Trixie Whitely drumming that night too..great night
I don't know of a better drummer in jazz than Brian Blade. And this is not only about the perfection of every smallest detail in his music, but also about his shining inner state during performance, which he so brilliantly conveys to every listener.
Well said
Fortunate to have seen Brian in a variety of settings over the years. And he's always remarkable. Empathetic. Subtle. Soulful. Concerts with The Fellowship Band, a trio with Daniel Lanois & Daryl Jones and a trio with Bill Frisell and Sam Yahel are particularly memorable.
I agree with you man! He makes this fine group of musicians awesome. God bless you my friend!
This man knows the tonal possibilities of every inch of that drumset and knows how to use them. Just amazing
I could listen to a whole album of just Blade playing...anyone else? Probably the most lyrical, sensitive drummer alive.
UA-cam recommendations finally gets it right!
I love the way Brian Blade smiles when he plays, like a kid a kid in a toy shop. Reminds me why I play.
Every Brian Blade video is a gold mine.
When you look up "drummer" in the dictionary, you should see a picture of Brain Blade. He is everything you should want and need in a drummer.
Steven R Lovely 😊 Brain Blade for Brian is exactly what it is all about ! A witty and so smart drummer !
@@emmanuelgauthier2470 I'm pretty sure he just made a typo lol
Bill Stewart too.
@@josteinv.jordet257 but the drummer is a musician
One of the musical drummers I've heard......EVER!!! And so creative too
I saw Brian Blade with Wayne Shorter a few years ago in Oslo Konserthus, and his drum playing was just amazing. Brian Blade`s performance had everything, like elegance, beauty, power, dynamics and a lot of humour.
And a lot of Art and heart
@@davidepentassuglia9234 Absolutely!
Name dropah 😂
Blessed anointed band. God richly bless you fine musicians
Awesome distinguished drummer! Don’t lose him!! God bless.
Blade flows like water, damn.
"Blade flows like water."
There, I fixed it for you. No "dam" can hold back Blade's flow! ;)
GUIM I see what you did there, lol
Brian is the only drummer who can get other musicians to keep time during a solo. He can do whatever he wants, and it works. His silence commands time as much as his playing.
I can only aspire to this level... one day! :)
Romain Pilon soundin' great !
That bass solo was so intense!!!!
Thanks, Matt!
@@JeffDenson no problem, your playing is so great man, so expressive and clear. your walking is so good too!
My favorite drummer. Insanely underrated. 💕❤️💕
Love Brian's playing. So rich. So good for the music.
I love this, this is old school!
Saw Blade in the nineties with Josh Redman. Never heard any drummer since that "spoke to me" more than he did and does to this day.
Best drummer in the world, Elvin, Tony, then came Brian.
Brian is an incredible "light" and elegant drummer
Exactly, but never sacrificing power when it's called for.
Amid all the video clips of endless people with Olympian chops flailing around in various 'fusion music' settings, some lovely, swinging uncompromised, contemporary improvisation. Brian Blade's playing is exquisite...
Well said. This is just great music
I just love seeing drummers having fun. This instrument has been kicking my ass
Unbelievable touch and feel. Blade always floors me
Brian Blade es increíble!
woooowwwwwwwwwwwwww.... beautiful! 😍😍😍😍😍
I'm glad you like it!
THE drummer!
Dang great guitarist too!
Brian Blade...just wow.
Amazing!
Bravo! So musical. This is sorely missing in jazz - a guitar trio. This one has the makings of a great trio.
Thank you, Longhaul Blue!
The most intense quiet drummer?!
Up there with Spaven and Guiliana for sure!
Yep, and then out of the blue he just explodes on the cymbals and hollers. Super fun to watch live.
Yes, absolutely:) His touch and tone sound just as amazing at any and all volume
Indeed. Another master who is known for playing intensely at pianissimo is Clarence Penn. Check him out. I asked Clarence about that once and he said "what's the secret to playing with intensity at pianissimo?" I replied with three or four guesses and which wasn't what he was looking for. So I said "so what's the secret?" He said "Practicing playing with intensity at pianissimo." :)
Man, I saw him for the first time way back in '99 with Seal. A fantastic band with Landau on guitar, Sancious on Keys and Levin on bass. I hadn't heard him but I had been reading about him. I just thought he was a "jazz" drummer but he led that band phenomenally. So much intensity.......with a jazz kit 😂
That playing is not from earth, just galactic
You guys are killing it! Nice playing, very melodic indeed...Brian Blade is quite possibly the world's greatest jazz drummer.
Thank you, Dino! Yes, Brian is extraordinary!
Great interplay, amazing tones from everyone! Brian Blade is so active in such a quiet way! Amazing!
Thank you, Daniele!
Just wow!
Brian Blade, man. Oh my!
The best drummer ever!!! I know I know that doesn't exist but I don't care!!!!
You must be a young daddy....
🤣🥁
You're favorite drummers favorite drummer
It's Blade. Your statement is understandable, if not a 'fact'.
absolutely beautiful, brian's touch is incredible
I'm glad you like it. And, yes, Brian is marvelous!
yes man good stuff is here, to hear
BB yes sir.
y'all sound Great
thank you
Mr. Blade you make it look real easy Sir! Always great to see and hear your work...
drummer and bass player lookin like they’re telling each other some sort of crazy secrets thru their instruments
This sounds fantastic. Romain is one of my favorite guitarists. I can't wait to buy the record.
Yes, David, Romain is a wonderful musician and a great guy - it's always a pleasure making music with him!
I could listen to this all day.
Brian Blade really ties the room together.
Killer playing! Brian Blade is freakin' amazing as always. Your bass work was sweet and the guitar tone is lovely.......
Awesome trio
Thanks!
Brian blade is so good how can I play like him
I love it!!! Thanks and Blessings!!!
You sure knew what you were doing when you got these 2 to to play with you. Good job. What an inspiration
When I watch other drummers, I watch good drummers. That's all. When I watch Blade it's different. I'm listening to a percussive decorator.
I can’t believe how he picks up on rhythmic patterns of the soloist and echoes them back. And all the fluttering during the long sustained notes. He really, really is an amazing all around musician.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Really grabs you, and I’m a guitar freak
@Myke Mynah yes man!
also, would love to hear something like this, but, placed as the outtro...
Happy to meet him in person. The concert he did on one of my jazz kits was incredible.
that was nice -- it actually fed my soul !!!
Awesome!!!
BRIAN!!! WOW!!
The drummer guy is awesome.
Awesome trio!!
Thank you, Felipe!
Very good
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
SoundTrip!!!😎🍺🍺🍺
Yup, the most relaxed drummer going.
I can only find three videos of this studio session. If there are more I would absolutely love seeing the rest.
Thanks for your interest, Russell! We've also put out a couple of live videos from our last concert on Feb. 11, 2002 as well.
Lost and Found: ua-cam.com/video/CsrXlUEJXJk/v-deo.html
Surcé: ua-cam.com/video/-jYuY12w_PQ/v-deo.html
Thank you! What a great piece of music and so great playing.
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Thank you, Joakim!!
Wow!!!
0:59 so good he doesn't even have to hit his toms and we still hear them :'D
Lol. Wait not I’m genuinely confused. What the heck?
I’m speechless.
Yessir
Romain Pilon is a great creative French guitarist now on the international scene ! Check him out guys !
Beautiful sounds!!!
Thank you, Lee!
It's always a pleasure to see Brian Blade on the drums! He has so much passion! From Straight Ahead Jazz to Adult Contemporary; he's extremely versatile. The first time I saw Brian perform, it was with Pat Metheny (from the PMG), and Kenny Garrett's group. And then later I saw him with his own group (Fellowship). Since then I've been hooked! After listening to this piece, Jeff Denson is my newest and favorite bass players, along with Romain Pilon being one of my favorite guitarists! Excellent trio! Thanks for uploading this wonderful video! Yeah Boi!
\ ( ^ _ ^ ) /
Thanks, Greek Salad, I really appreciate that!!
@@JeffDenson: You're very welcome and I look forward to listening to your music!
amazing bass tone, in love with it!
Thank you, Leonardo!
Beautiful!
Thanks, Anthony!
That snare crack at @5:40 though!
Brin Blade - gooooodness graciuoous!!!!
Vibes xtra !!
Outstanding. What a great track!
Thank you!
Impressive
Wow!
Beautiful and well orchestrated, thx
Thank you, Wilfredo, I appreciate that! Please subscribe to my channel if you're interested, because we'll have more videos of the trio coming out as we lead up to the album release.
Wow i love Jazz
Yeah, Zven, me too! ;-)
Love it guys..good stuff
Thank you, Todd!
brilliant bass solo
Thanks, Jack!
Ouch!!! Dat thang is sharp.
great music, nice video
Thanks, Steffen!
More then GREAT!!!
Thanks, Uffe!
Beautiful
Thanks, Daniel! Please subscribe to my channel if you haven't already because we have more videos of the trio coming out leading up the album release in October.
Woah!!!!! Loved it :)
Eagerly waiting for the album
Thank you, Legsang! It comes out on Oct. 25, 2019 on Ridgeway Records.
Brian Blade é uma lenda!
Un pure kiff !
This is what happens when you over-practice. Stunning.
Such a great interaction between these great musicians! Thanks for sharing. Great studio btw - Axel
Thank you, Axel!
We just released another video! Here's the EPK film for Jeff Denson, Romain Pilon & Brian Blade "Between Two Worlds," on Ridgeway Records:
ua-cam.com/video/dsrbEqwZrXQ/v-deo.html
love the miriad of small wall-mounted sound diffusant wooden (pallisander?) blocks Aerial View of Manhattan sculpture
Super Trio !
Thanks, Vincent!
The mix ups👏👏👏🔥
SOOOOO Good
Seen him live in so many situations..the Daniel Lanois gig killed me...whole night..what's he gonna do next???..Trixie Whitely drumming that night too..great night
Great ♥️🔥
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Johannes!
fantastic performance as always from brian blade and excellent recording quality! thanks!
- Great music!!
Thank you, Andrey! Please be sure to subscribe because we have more trio videos coming out as we get closer to the album release.
GOOD MODERN JAZZ ! ( i played with Rhoda Scott in France )