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DAVE WECKL
Appearance Drummers Collective New York
Drum Solo
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from:
Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday, November 24, 2002 - The Drummers Collective celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an incredible evening of music in NYC. The Collective has been a haven for musicians from all over the world, since 1977.
Steve Gadd and the Gadd Gang closed out the day, with their first performance in ten years. Steve started off his set solo with a brilliant rendition of “Bye Bye Blackbird” and then did the rudimental solo, based on “Crazy Army”, that has become a trademark. The Gadd Gang, featuring Cornell Dupree on guitar, Eddie Gomez on bass, Ronnie Cuber on baritone sax, and Larry Goldings on Hammond B3, capped everything off with a set of soulful R&B.
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Dave Weckl and The Dave Weckl Band, featuring Tom Kennedy on bass, Steve Weingart on keyboards, and Gary Meek on sax, performed a burning set that culminated with a drum solo that brought the house down, showing all of the swing and explosiveness that has led to Dave being recognized as one of the top drummers of his generation.
Special DVD Features:
Disc Two, offers an array of special features, including, 5.1 Surround Sound mixes (one per The Dave Weckl Band, Horacio Hernandez and John Patitucci, Victor Wooten and Steve Smith, and The Gadd Gang), Steve and Victor’s rehearsal, Artist Interviews, Alternate Edits with FootCam.More about the Collective, The Gadd Gang Soundcheck, a Photo Gallery and more.
Includes a bonus audio CD at no extra charge with the following tracks:
1. Dave Weckl Band-Wake Up
2. Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez and John Patitucci with Oriente Lopez "Leap"
3. Steve Gadd and the Gadd Gang-Watching the River Flow
4. Victor Wooten-Peace Jam
5. Steve Smith-drum solo 6. Collective Faculty Ensemble #1-Monte Cristo
7. Collective Faculty Ensemble #2-Bopiando
8. Collective Faculty Ensemble#3- Bourban Street Parade
9. Steve Gadd and the Gadd Gang-Way Back Home
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CHECK OUT:
Dave Weckl -
A Natural Evolution
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This video describes and demonstrates how to practice effectively in order to derive the most from your playing. All of the topics discussed are explained and demonstrated on the drum pad and then on the drum set. Lastly, they are brought to life with exciting live recordings by the Dave Weckl Band and the special acoustic group.
The video will allow you to see and hear Dave explain and demonstrate warm-ups, hand and foot development, independent practice and Swiss triplet playing. The section on time and motion studies will open your eyes and ears to a new way of building musical time into all of your playing. After covering ear protection, Dave describes and demonstrates the difference between "survival" practice, which helps you become a great supportive drummer, and "Advancement of the Art" practice, which helps you stretch the limits of the instrument.
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Multipliccity
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This is an excellent album by a fusion band. For the other reviewers who are looking for something "different", I think they are looking in the wrong place. The band's charter is sophisticated time modulations, complex harmony, and plenty of groove... and they deliver. Strong song writing is found throughout the CD, and the melodies quite memorable. It might take more than a quick listen to each of the 20-second song samples to really appreciate the music. After listening to the entire CD several time, the material really grew on me. The band is air-tight and Dave's playing is better than ever. His drumming in inventive and tasteful.
I saw the band play this material live in NYC in October, and it was even more powerful in a live setting. There aren't many fusion bands out there now, but this one is carrying the torch. Well done!
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Rhythm of the Soul
Audio CD
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A great album from a great team...
Dave Weckl and Jay Oliver have produced another great album. This album is not a blues album but it is definitely blues-inflected. Unencumbered by the genius of a Chick Corea for producing bewildering melodies, Weckl and Oliver have produced an album of truly memorable instrumental music.
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