somehow, in all his glory, i feel like Mike Clark is still such an underrated drummer! so many funk and jazz concepts he’s mastered and effortlessly demonstrates here, should be lots more citing him, one of my favorite players
As a drummer, mike bonham and zigaboo Gadd are probably the guys that have leaked into my playing the most. Paul is one of my five favorite bassist in no order with Jamerson Bootsy Victor(not his slapping) and maybe entwhistle i’m forgetting someone though
I can remember when the Herbie Hancock album Thrust came out and in the first two measures of the first cut Palm Grease. I knew then and there this guy was special. I’m referring to Mike Clark, but Paul Jackson rates just as high in my book.
45 years ago in 1976 I was lucky enough to get to play (guitar) with Mike and Paul for a few weeks. Although they had just gotten off the road w/Herbie, they were in essence just neighborhood Oakland guys. Paul actually didn't own a bass at the time, I had to lend him mine, and Mike's kit did not have any two drums that matched. This was exactly how they played and they could play it all damn day.
@@gustavosanders1948 My pleasure. I had a great time with them. But you know what killed me? Here I was, with my world heroes. And Paul didn't even own a bass, nor a car. When I picked him up, he was living in a complete dump.
@@alanpecherer5705 wooh.... That's really shocking Alan but not unexpected as I see many musicians have ups & downs. I rode he divorced once & also that lost his son. Don't know if you met him right after those circumstances. In any case for me it's very sad I will no longer have the opportunity o meet one of my bass heroes.
Mike you kill me damn I love you just being you on and off the skins you remind of so many friends I had in my early lifetime from the Jersey shore ie Ernie Boom Carter /David Sanchez another subject & time (Boss) Bruce I smile everytime we'll see each other again can't kill that funk Anthony keep being nervous you hold the bottom down anyway all up from there your still here my friend in Heaven you know you cats are tearing it up where's the one! Frankly I don't give a damm I forgot what you got play the song the tube try looking inside who you looking at fool hahaha blahhh miss that kind of musical lovely it hang let's go! Rest up my brothers can't touch this thank you
Lol, yes. And the ninja thing is true. He rolled up on me on one of the comment sections in UA-cam, and I was like, "wait a minute...I didn't know who I was talking to" lol. Never met him in person, but that online interaction was funny. He's a kind ninja, lol.
Wow, I can't believe not only have I never seen this video, but also that it has less than a thousand "likes." Rest in Power Paul Jackson! This man played funk the way it should be. No slapping, no nonsense. Just laying down the dang groove!
@@rocknrollmcdonals I have. I do like some of the old school slappers, but in general it's not usually my cup of tea. Just expressing my opinion though. Yours may differ.
@@rwesrealWanted music felons. It should have been a federal crime to hoard this much talent in one place. My face is permanently warped from being melted off one too many times by them.
Hot damn. Before the internet. before Cell phones. Before rap. Before white people crossed over into RNB and Soul music. Back when the American Music Awards had a category called "Best New Black Artist"...... This was Herbie's Headhunters rhythm section.
Say nothing else except thank you sky and Larry on another level these cats take it never to be forgotten RIP Rythem section a musicians dream cool peeps too RIH Goats
somehow, in all his glory, i feel like Mike Clark is still such an underrated drummer! so many funk and jazz concepts he’s mastered and effortlessly demonstrates here, should be lots more citing him, one of my favorite players
So agree
That level of devastating filth is probably illegal. Unrivaled nastiness. The master class.
I need boots to walk through this filth got damn the funk smell like shit just to nasty & 🤮 funky!
R.i.p. master Paul Jackson who made me love électric funk bass
mike clark's snare displacements live rent free in my brain
I wish they lived in mine too so I could study them easily
amazing groove despite of only bass and drums! I’m Japanese and I have big affinity to Paul Jackson as he was living in Japan with his Japanese wife.
Rip Paul Jackson, arguably the funkiest bassist of all time, and thank you for your substantial contributions.
I'd say unarguably!
Funkiest rhythm section ever!
This is the irrefutable truth
Totally...it never gets old...but have you heard max sansalone?...he’s got time like Mike
As a drummer, mike bonham and zigaboo Gadd are probably the guys that have leaked into my playing the most. Paul is one of my five favorite bassist in no order with Jamerson Bootsy Victor(not his slapping) and maybe entwhistle i’m forgetting someone though
Agree but you must consider also the duo Tony Thompson & Bernard Edwards
They're like the coolest dads!
😂
I can remember when the Herbie Hancock album Thrust came out and in the first two measures of the first cut Palm Grease. I knew then and there this guy was special. I’m referring to Mike Clark, but Paul Jackson rates just as high in my book.
45 years ago in 1976 I was lucky enough to get to play (guitar) with Mike and Paul for a few weeks. Although they had just gotten off the road w/Herbie, they were in essence just neighborhood Oakland guys. Paul actually didn't own a bass at the time, I had to lend him mine, and Mike's kit did not have any two drums that matched. This was exactly how they played and they could play it all damn day.
Uauu very lucky that you could play with them. Them both are geniuses. Thks for sharing these experiences!
@@gustavosanders1948 My pleasure. I had a great time with them. But you know what killed me? Here I was, with my world heroes. And Paul didn't even own a bass, nor a car. When I picked him up, he was living in a complete dump.
@@alanpecherer5705 wooh.... That's really shocking Alan but not unexpected as I see many musicians have ups & downs. I rode he divorced once & also that lost his son. Don't know if you met him right after those circumstances. In any case for me it's very sad I will no longer have the opportunity o meet one of my bass heroes.
RIP the great Paul Jackson
RIP. Paul ♥️ the funk lives on in all of us
Mike you kill me damn I love you just being you on and off the skins you remind of so many friends I had in my early lifetime from the Jersey shore ie Ernie Boom Carter /David Sanchez another subject & time (Boss) Bruce I smile everytime we'll see each other again can't kill that funk Anthony keep being nervous you hold the bottom down anyway all up from there your still here my friend in Heaven you know you cats are tearing it up where's the one! Frankly I don't give a damm I forgot what you got play the song the tube try looking inside who you looking at fool hahaha blahhh miss that kind of musical lovely it hang let's go! Rest up my brothers can't touch this thank you
RIP and condolences to Mike - must have been one of the longest musical partnerships
Maan I could listen to this all damn day
Paul Jackson is made of liquid. And Mike Clark well he's a damn ninja
Lol, yes. And the ninja thing is true. He rolled up on me on one of the comment sections in UA-cam, and I was like, "wait a minute...I didn't know who I was talking to" lol. Never met him in person, but that online interaction was funny. He's a kind ninja, lol.
@@holygroove2 Thats awesome, always a pleasure to meet legends.
Alright. This is the best comment I've read in a while. I'm laughing while I nod in agreement. That's a great way to think about their sound hahaha.
Two masters of the highest funk and groove order - none could mess with them. Thank you Paul for your inspiration ....
The combination here is RIDICULOUS! WOW!
This is what we are missing in today’s drummers Aint nothing better than old school
Check out Nate Smith. The funk is still alive.
Yussef Dayes, JD Beck, Chris Dave, Perrin Moss aka Clever Austin, Anderson .Paak, ...
@@modifiedcontent lemme add Justin Brown from Thundercat
We are still here
For rock, if John Bonham was still here. Jimmy Chamberlin does some nice work with Catalano. Subtler funk, but it's there.
Just grateful to be alive when The Headhunters arrived.
Wow, I can't believe not only have I never seen this video, but also that it has less than a thousand "likes." Rest in Power Paul Jackson! This man played funk the way it should be. No slapping, no nonsense. Just laying down the dang groove!
Slapping is also a very important part of funk bass playing. Ever heard of Louis Johnson?
@@rocknrollmcdonals I have. I do like some of the old school slappers, but in general it's not usually my cup of tea. Just expressing my opinion though. Yours may differ.
MASTERS of GROOVE. The greatest duo of all time.
Definitely the kings of groove….dynamic duo!!!
@@rwesrealWanted music felons. It should have been a federal crime to hoard this much talent in one place. My face is permanently warped from being melted off one too many times by them.
Paul Jackson's tone is so good in this video goddamn!
Y’all were as cool as the other side of the pillow rip king Paul ❤🙏
This is easily one of the best videos on UA-cam!
It really is
This is the most important video on youtube for a drummer and/or bass player
My fav couples ever: Clark/Jackson, Pastorius/Erskine, Garibaldi/Rocco Prestia ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hot damn. Before the internet. before Cell phones. Before rap. Before white people crossed over into RNB and Soul music. Back when the American Music Awards had a category called "Best New Black Artist"...... This was Herbie's Headhunters rhythm section.
Say nothing else except thank you sky and Larry on another level these cats take it never to be forgotten RIP Rythem section a musicians dream cool peeps too RIH Goats
The rhythms and grooves to every Dirty Harry and porn movies in the 70's...
When a bass does what it should.
love everything about this...tha vhs saturation, tha casual throwing down, this is gold
When I'm out of inspiration, I always go back to this :)
Can’t even express how bad ass this is!
This combination is too cool!
Mike, live long.
R.I.P. Brother Paul Jackson. The Funk Factory is now open for business. Awesome!
this deserves views in the millions
It doesn't get funkier than this!!!! RIP to the master Paul Jackson!!!
OMFG ! Fiercely tight and almost too much to take. I love these guys so much
RIP funkmaster Paul Jackson, your legendary lines will keep existing! Holding down some groove with Mike WOW
Absolutely Amazing. True Masters !!!
Listen to the interplay between these two on the album Thrust.
First time here, after recommendations from Leland Sklar. Paul Jackson RIP.
two outstanding musicians--outstanding chemistry!
The funkiest there has ever been, rest in peace.
That opening drum figure at 3:52 Killin👊👍
た、、、たまらん、、、！！！素晴らしいグルーヴ！！！！
Super inspirational. Makes you wanna get up and get it done. ❤
The linear Funk Lord
Bravo. So much. Thanks.
Rip king🙌🙌
funk drumming stops here
does it effortlessly. so slick
Or maybe starts. There’s guys taking it to the next level like Nate Smith and Keith Carlock.
this is pure gold !!!!! lights out !!!! 2 funkiest heroes
glorious. so great
Insane, incredible post, thank you!
What a team these guys are...laying down a funky groove with skill.
Aaahhh great Paul. Rest in peace
RIP Paul Jackson
Rip to the baddest bassist ever!!
wow...SOOO funky & very clever....
YESSSSSSSSS SIR....CHOCOLATE AND VANILLA FUNK GOODNESS.. (LOL)
Feel free to turn your caps lock off and turn the cringe knob down a hair.
wow... really cool funk
I pray to god these two did an album together
They were in the headhunters together
They did! In addition to their work in The Headhunters, they co-led bands together on the albums 'The Funk Stops Here' (1992) and 'Conjunction' (2001)
@@Bennyplays the funk stops here is a great album. Kenny Garrett adds to it as well.
Have you heard “actual proof” Herbie Hancock with Mike and Paul?
Straight way down home funk
RIP Paul
MIKE and PAUL are the rhythm duo that in some way rivals ZIGABOO and PORTER JR.
Best combo ever.
Paul and Mike have a PhD in Funk! Both f rom NorCal!
Thanks for this gem.
@03:00 WTF??!!! Paul! Slow down, man!!😅
This is advanced level funk at its finest.
Noice, I play bass and I like Paul Jackson. He’s an awesome and amazing bass player. Other than that, cool:).
Man,,,, this is like a long walk in comfortable shoes.
amazing!!
Does bass get funkier??
No.
Nope
The Lord.of Bass
RIP PAUL!!!!!
Legendary💯
Beautiful ears pleasure of the groove
Rip PJ
RIP
ANOTHER GREAT IS GONE
no two human beings ever made playing in the pocket look so super easy
Laughably good
Wow!!!!
This is a best and best forever
tightest looseness ive ever heard
gadd/clarke tribute at the end there
Great musicianship by both Paul and Mike. And no doubt why Herbie had Mike and Paul in the headhunters.
"Man, O Man!!!"
does anyone know from where this video comes from?
or where I can found full version?
大好物
Creamy Funk
@luri oriente - where is this recording from? Is it available on dvd?
Goat!!
Anyone know what snare mike Clark is using ! Giving me
Supraphonic vibes but idk
SO FUCKING GOOD AAAAA
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Is this from an instructional video of some sort? If so what is it?
Damn.
Smooth