The Dave Weckl STL Big Band Contingent: Drum Solo + "Apples"
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- Опубліковано 15 лис 2023
- Big Bands! I love big bands! My path as a youngster, mainly because our high school jazz band (Francis Howell, Weldon Springs MO), had me listening to a lot of different bands, and playing a lot of that music. Of course, big band music is ONE style I like to play, there are many!
My father also helped the journey by bringing home a Buddy Rich record when I was around 12 yrs old. The infatuation started back then, and continues today, with what I consider to be one of the most inspiring, influential drummers of our time.
I love to channel Buddy and his music whenever I can - it’s of course not to COPY him - that would be senseless (and impossible!) but to aspire to
continue to understand how to support a big band like that, with the fire and passion, and the DYNAMICS, and the SWING. The texture Buddy (and others of course) created with those big drums and specifically chosen cymbals, and of course, THE TOUCH, is the real art of this type of music.
This song, "Apples" (which starts after the drum solo), has become a new favorite of mine that I wanted to play.
Here, I am playing my Yamaha PHX kit, with a specially made 14 x 24, set up the same way those guys did it back then, with a felt strip on each (Remo Coated Ambassador) head. The toms are 13, 16, 14, and 18 on the left. Coated Ambassadors on top, Clear on the bottom. The snare is my 30th Anniversary Brass Signature Snare. Again, Coated Ambassador.
Cymbals are from my left to right; 17” Evolution Effekts w/3 rivets, 17” Evo Crash, 12 and 7” Evo Splashes, 22” Legacy Heavy Ride, 18” Evolution Crash, 14 Evo China on top of an 18 Evo Crash. (14” Hoop Crasher on the 18 fl. tom for part of the solo). LP Timbale bell. ( and of course my Vic Firth Signature sticks!)
I mixed this song with a lot of the natural room mics on to attempt to capture ’that sound’ from back then. Shure KSM 44’s for OHDS, BETA 52 outside kit. I used my older SM 98’s on the 13, 18, and beater side of the kick. SM 27 (one) for the 16/14 floors.
All were recorded and monitored with my QSC TM-30 mixer (I’m to the point of needing to use in-ear monitors in most situations now to save the ears).
The band sounds fantastic, and I’m having a ball with this! I hope you enjoy it!
THE BAND
Saxophones
Alto 1 - Jason Swagler
Alto 2 - Kwanae Johnson
Tenor 1 - Ben Reece
Tenor 2 - Joel Vanderheyden
Baritone - Aaron Lehde
Trombone 1 / Asst. Music Director - Dave Dickey
Trombone 2 - Jim Owens
Trombone 3 - Miles Cole
Trombone 4 - Eddie Clark
Trumpet 1 - Andy Tichenor
Trumpet 2 - Dustin Shrum
Trumpet 3 - Jeff Strahelm
Trumpet 4 - Danny Campbell
Piano - Ken Kehner
Guitar - Eric Slaughter
Bass - Eric Warren
Drums - Dave Weckl
Special Thanks
Sponsor - Bradley Currey
Assistant Coordinator - Kevin Gianino
Dave's drumming is a great example of perfect taste, flawless technique and pure musicianship! You never get tired listening to the Master!
I agree Dave is just all heart and soul!!!!👍👍👍 Great work!! This guy did his homework!! And then some!!!😁👍👍
Yes an absolute Master for sure.... Wow 😊
Couldn't agree more, for me, he is the best to have ever played drums. We all know how good buddy was, there's some amazing drummers out there. None of them come close to Dave weckle. He has everything.
Да,он настоящий Маэстро!
For me he's the best player I've ever heard. I like a lot of drummers but Dave has always had a special something. Precision, fluidity, touch, creativity and feel on an always perfectly tuned kit. The Washington on my Mount Rushmore.
It's a great time to be alive where one can access thess wonderful performances with such ease. I'm greatly thankful for these musicians for sharing their gift with us.
His sticking is just flawless and beautiful. Even during lighting fast rolls the power blends perfectly with smoothness. It's just unreal how much control he has, no matter what he comes up with.
Dave Weckle's in a universe of his own. Unreal dynamics and control at every level. Plus pure music. Gives that Rich fellow a run for his money.
I love that I’ve seen dozens of solos by Dave and this one is completely unique and unlike any other.
Other worldly technique, flowing musicality! What more can be said other than thank you, Dave Weckl!
I’ve known Dave from his Connecticut days and then early Chick days. This is the most musical , tastiest solo he’s ever played . True genius of a musician , Buddy would be proud of him. This was so musical I will listen to it many more times. TY for posting.
THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is drumming at its FINEST. Mr. Weckl has cemented himself as a GOAT for a long while for me, and this just adds to that by impossible margin... Wish he can play on forever lol
The way that he draws a musical Drum Solo is delicate and powerful 🔥🥁
That man is the truth I went to his clinic October 9th here flawless drumming & grooving & this solo is very unique to Mr Dave Weckyl 💯🎼🥁
Been a fan of Mr. Weckl since the Live Wire album back in the 90’s. His independence and flow around the kit is highly unmatched
Absolutely FANTASTIC Dave!!!!!......I could see a "Dave Weckl/STL Big Band Playalong Package" as another Dave W. future business drumming/musical venture!!!!.......Everything YOU have put out since your "1987 Contemporary +One" is always TOP NOTCH material to have!!!........Thanks again Dave-Todd Walker
Absolutely incredible stuff! I’ve been following Dave for the last 30 years and he never disappointed me in any way…incredibile sound and playing. He’s a true musician and a genius. I need some time off after watching this…
I heard a tape of Dave when he was 13 playing "live" with a big band. He swung the band (well beyond his years) like a seasoned veteran big band drummer. Fast forward to the present day and Dave still continues to amaze me. This performance blew me away!
Simple perfection. Big Band sound brings out the best of any musician, especially the drums…and you didn’t disappoint. Buddy would be (and is) very proud !!
I cry every time I watch you. You are the greatest.
Dave, that solo was beautiful! And hearing you play "Apples" brought back great memories of Buddy. Thank you for all the outstanding music! What a great band... Congratulations! :)
So called the new Buddy Rich of the 21st century!Great 👍👍👍👍👍 Dave Weckl drum master
Applause!! - Here we are watching and listening to an innovator, taking drumming to another level in the context of a big band.
Decades of Being The Ultimate Artist... Now The Leader... Always The Master... Forever The Maestro...
DW is Planet-Class... the Epitome of the Art of Drumming...
[& Big Kudoz to the AMAZING Band, Of Course!]
beautiful ... i love chokin´ the cymbals at the end !!!!! brilliant
His dynamics on the instrument are superb! A real master of the art form of drumming.
Undoubtly highly skilled drumming performance by Dave following the beauty generated from the accents dynamics and well tempered sudden attack applied to the set.
Whoa , Dave never ceases to amaze me , the best I’ve ever heard on a drum kit. MAESTRO ! BRAVO 👏
Und dieser fantastischen Big Band gebührt wirklich ebenfalls der aller größte Respekt. Diese Harmonie auch mit den Einstiegen nach den Drum Solos .... Einfach perfekt. 1000 Dank für diese Musikalität. Chapeau 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 😊
That solo is a culmination not simply a drum solo HE IS LETTING IT FLY IMHO. NEVER ARRIVE please😀😀
Absolute state of the art.
Dave is the best drummer, musician and engineer in the world.
He is the best drummer to have ever played in my opinion.
Nothing short of spectacular! Bravo, sir, bravo!
Thanks Dave and orchestra. A real master at work and play. JCITWTL
Dave is the kind of guy that shows that more is not better. He can punish the traps of a large set or a small set and leave everyone else in the dust. I remember watching his instructional videos back in the 80s. The man can groove!! Not just speed like many other drummers...he has finesse and creativity. Speed is purely secondary, in my humble estimation.
Dave mai banale, sei come il buon vino ....... sublime ❤
Buddy Rich would so love this!!! Dave is the best.
Amazing as always. Dave just sounds better and better all the time. One of the greatest of all time.
Cada vez que El Maestro hace un solo se convierte en una nueva obra de arte para la posteridad !!!
Dave Weckl is a GREAT drummer! I think Buddy Rich is looking down and smiling.
Ein Gott am Schlagzeug. Chapeau 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 😊
Nov 11 2023 was a busy night for shows in the STL area. There was this gig, Joe Bonamassa playing the Fox, and Jerry Seinfeld & Jim Gaffigan playing Enterprise Center. I already had tix to Seinfeld when Dave’s gig was announced, so I couldn’t make it… Looks awesome so I’ll def catch it next time.
Spectacular. The phrasing with the band is UNREAL. Beautiful solo, too. The drum sound, ideas, musicality, touch & phrasing…my god.
Always better with the years- Tu es l'excellence Dave - Hi by France!
Greetings from Earth to Planet Weckl you are just from another place man!! INCREDIBLE!! New Album Planet Weckl
10 out of 10 as per usual Mr. Weckl.
I know Dave wouldn't agree with this, but he'd give the great Buddy Rich a run for his money. Two absolutely flawless drummers side by side would be like Tyson vs Ali. Two legends. This was so effing beautiful to watch.
Exceptional sound from Dave on the kit. The bass drum and toms are sounding huge. Awesome playing.
Melts my face off every single time.
No one plays so musically and cleanly. Dave you are the best.
Man, Dave is the greatest big band drummer I think I've ever heard. Nobody can concieve of playing orchestrated rhythmic kicks like Dave. And great band! The soloists were top notch! Take it on the road Dave. So much better than hearing all of these synth patches trying to sound like horns.
Butch Miles (the first white drummer to play with Basie) was the best big band drummer I've ever known.
I can see myself in the crowd haha!
Best concert I've ever went to, bless you dave 🙏
Absofckinglutely Killin Always & Forevahhhh!!!👊🔥❤️💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Holy God, This Is amazing. Dave Weckl is my Buddy Rich.
Marvelous!
At the top of your game.
Magnifico!
Well wasnt this just the greatest thing I have ever watched
Maestro...just pure mastery
Amazing dave weckl like Buddy rich !
Um Jedi! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Lenda viva!!!!
que som fantástico dessa bateria... e nas mãos do grande mestre Dave Weckl ficou ainda melhor... Top!!! Show!!! Tks!!
Mr Weckyl is An incredible Singer on the Drums making them Sing🥁🔥🥁👏💎👏💎👏💎👏
Best solo I’ve ever seen so far in my life. And I’ve seen hundreds if not thousands. Neil is still my favorite, but this is pure treasure and inspiration.
Énorme, plus je vieillit et plus j'aime ce mec❤😂😂😂😂😂😂
My love and respect for Dave Weckl grows and grows over the years. His careful touch and absolute command are unmatched. He can literally play anything...he just doesn't.
Incredible... amazing... i miss words... contrats Dave !
Amazing. Your hands are unbelievable.
Smooth Creative Brilliance !
Always the best and never disappointed with my favorite drummer and his great bands he creates
simply incredible
Simply amazing! Great stuff!
Il poeta della batteria!👍
The master at work!
And this folks is the greatest drummer of all time. Legend. King. GOAT.
Imprecionante master DAVID
Wow .... as if he couldn't get better !!
I've never seen Dave swing like this! Awesome!!
thanks a lot mr. dave im so enjoyd
Outstanding change from combo bands Dave. Love the adlib dynamic solo format. Form and creative mix is awe inspiring. My dad was a jazz trumpet player in CT., and when I started the drums at 12, he took me to see Buddy. He was for sure the driving force at that time. Now, it's you! This is a special gift to the world of music for you to survive the big band entity. I'm truly grateful. Rock on! Glenn. (civalidrums on you tube).
Stunning musician in finesse and showmanship.
Thank you for the lenghty description. Us nerds like to get some of that precious info!
WHAT A FRIGGEN INSPIRATION!!! A TRUE TECHNITION!!! LOVE YOU MAAAAAAN!
A real treat! Thanks Dave & Band.. fantastic rendition of a swing classic! I love the Buddy Rich BB version(s) and this is just as good! 🥁
Wow..... that was incredible! Beautiful playing in the solo... and also... in the tune! Wow!
Pure joy to my ears and eyes!
Absolutely fantastic. More please Dave.😊
Tasty. Finesse and chops. Way cool.
Impresionante! Impecable
Amazing performance!
just one of countless UA-cam channel subscribers here, Dave. ...Just wanted to say Thank You, and tell you how appreciated it is when you grant us the experience of seeing and hearing you create. I don't think you are capable of producing a drum solo that is anything less than Master-Class worthy, but this one in particular also seemed, to me, to also be one of your most *musical.... meaning there were an abundance of places where it seemed the drums were singing, not just executing chops. ..hope that makes sense.
4:19 what a smooth stroke!
That flow and dynamics, I never tire of it, so awesome
Incredibly smooth play through 🐸🍺🔪🔥
Buddy Rich would be proud.
I just don't even have the words right now. My absolute favorite drummer of all time and I don't know any of his songs haha
The best of Word.
Ele quem inventou a bateria
O melhor do mundo
Técnica surreal ...
Paravens Dave
one of my favorite drummer:) always sound tasty🤘
Sensacional... O melhor
Высший пилотаж!
What a brilliant performance...both the band and especially Dave!
That was a treat Mr. Weckl. Mad drum solo plus an excellent chart that you guys ran down like M-Fkers. The ensemble parts were on the money. Very nice! Thanks for all the music you've given us thru the years. I imagine with a little practice you might become a pretty good drummer 😉
Great solo, Maestro! Great music! Hello from 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan. ;)
Didn't realise he was such a great Big Band player. Terrific!
Magico!!!💪💪💪👏👏👏
Amazing skills and so effortless , so so smooth!!!!!🤘🏻🥁
Mr Weckl sharp as a tack as usual, bravo.