Steve, I grew up in Detroit Michigan and Elvin grew up in Pontiac Michigan, which is about 45 minutes from my house. I never got to meet Elvin but I did see him with Coltrane at the minor key lounge in Detroit. I believe it was either 1961 or 62. I wasn’t old enough to get in to the place so I stood outside by the the door and could hear the band playing . Every time someone would come and go I would peek in and see the band . Elvin’s drums were closest to the door so I could see him clearly. He was really something to listen to. I was just a beginner playing the drums and his playing was a big influence on me. I was just a kid and now I’m almost 80 years old and still playing my tubs to this day.
Great playing. The first time I saw Elvin was in 1971 at the museum of Modern Art in Manhattan. He was playing a Jade Satin flame Gretsch kit. I got to met him and still have the sticks he gave me. I saw him many times after that with other kits including the yellow Gretsch kit which you had in the NY store.
As always, great playing. Love the rail & direct-to-shell rack tom mount. Plenty of resonance, clean & elegant, no heavy, ugly, cumbersome suspension mount needed!
Always a big fan of the satin flame finishes, especially this one,put stage lights on them and they change color with just the switch of a colored bulb.They look absolutely stunning.!!
OMG, I wish I saw this before I ordered a new usa custom from Gretsch. They promised it in "30 weeks." From what I read on the forums I'm not holding out much hope they will even meet THAT deadline.
Those sound great. My unpopular opinion as a the owner and player of a set of Progressive Jazz Round Badge Gretch is that they actually sound best when tuned down considerably.
Hi Steve - Great video! Elvin jones is my favorite jazz drummer! I have a gretsch Catalina 4 piece kit with zildjian Constantinople hi hats, ride cymbal, k left side ride with rivets, and swish knocker!
Steve, I grew up in Detroit Michigan and Elvin grew up in Pontiac Michigan, which is about 45 minutes from my house. I never got to meet Elvin but I did see him with Coltrane at the minor key lounge in Detroit. I believe it was either 1961 or 62. I wasn’t old enough to get in to the place so I stood outside by the the door and could hear the band playing . Every time someone would come and go I would peek in and see the band . Elvin’s drums were closest to the door so I could see him clearly. He was really something to listen to. I was just a beginner playing the drums and his playing was a big influence on me. I was just a kid and now I’m almost 80 years old and still playing my tubs to this day.
It's good cardio if nothing else. Keeps the mind sharp. Essentially the Jim Chapin independent sticking book.
Great playing. The first time I saw Elvin was in 1971 at the museum of Modern Art in Manhattan. He was playing a Jade Satin flame Gretsch kit. I got to met him and still have the sticks he gave me.
I saw him many times after that with other kits including the yellow Gretsch kit which you had in the NY store.
Fantastic looking and sounding
As always, great playing. Love the rail & direct-to-shell rack tom mount. Plenty of resonance, clean & elegant, no heavy, ugly, cumbersome suspension mount needed!
Nice to see the tone controls.
You're the best drum guy on youtube. Been watching you for 10 years now
Always a big fan of the satin flame finishes, especially this one,put stage lights on them and they change color with just the switch of a colored bulb.They look absolutely stunning.!!
Steve I think that kit has really inspired you, you're on fire!
Good gawd. This is my Bucketlist kit.
Amazing playing as always Steve!!!
OMG, I wish I saw this before I ordered a new usa custom from Gretsch. They promised it in "30 weeks." From what I read on the forums I'm not holding out much hope they will even meet THAT deadline.
Stunning kit Steve! love your playing. Hope to see you at the Music City Drum Show in Nashville!
Those sound great. My unpopular opinion as a the owner and player of a set of Progressive Jazz Round Badge Gretch is that they actually sound best when tuned down considerably.
Beebop says high.
Hi Steve - Great video! Elvin jones is my favorite jazz drummer! I have a gretsch Catalina 4 piece kit with zildjian Constantinople hi hats, ride cymbal, k left side ride with rivets, and swish knocker!
Very cool
I have this Name Band kit in silver sparkle sans the snare.
Your stick movements are very light and nimble. What model of drumsticks do you use?
I have this kit. But like, the actual 60s version. The kick’s serial is 52334
Great Video! Maybe if I'm not on the naughty list this year Santa will bring me a satin flame kit with an 18" BD 🤞
That looks like a 20 to me.
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um gonna need a mic run down for these as well please
great drumming
You forgot Bass Drum Spurs,