Steve Jordan

[Dr Drums]

On of the biggest groove masters on earth !
He's laying the groove straight into the pocket.

[pcmckay]

Steve is the man! Definately one of the best if not the best funk drummers out there. He can put down some incredible grooves that just drip with feeling. I have always enjoyed listening to him. I am very glad Drummer World has a page devoted to him, he definately deserves it. One of my favorite pieces of work that he has done is the live "Briefcase Full of Blues" record by the Blues Brothers. A lot of people thought they were a joke, but that was one amazing band. Steve has some great grooves and awesome fills on this album. It is one if my favorite albums to play along with. Do you remember him as the original drummer on the "David Letterman Show"? I used stay up late back in high school just to see him play. Truly a master.

[Stu_Strib]

My kind of drummer. Solid time, great sonic choices and phrasing. Showy when he needs to be, but never over the top. And he just looks like he's having a blast.

[TitanSound]

My thoughts exactly.

That video of him grooving with the keys and guitar is awesome.

[Wegadrummer]

the true groovemaster.. i saw a consert with him some month ago.. i just had to dance.. this guy is amazing, time, solid fills.. everything..

[Paul Quin]

One of the best around! His playing has a phenomenal feel and his groves are as tight as can be. The term "in the pocket" should have been coined for him.

[moe.ron]

what are some good albums he plays on

[Stu_Strib]

John Mayer Trio Live!

And please set aside any anti-Mayer vibe you might have going. This album should have won a Grammy or two.

[moe.ron]

thanks amazing stuff there. i have some blues brothers(rubber biscuit) followed by the trio.

[Davidb59]

He and Willie Weeks are the rhythm section supporting Eric Clapton on his tour. Looking forward to Nottingham in May!

[moe.ron]

anyone know whats songs he plays on with keith richards-talk is cheap?

[cornelius]

Steve is a very cool guy, one of the greats. I ran into him in Grand Central Station a couple of months ago - he was very nice to me.

I really love his playing on Try!

[mlehnertz]

Ok Stu. I gave a listen to some *borrowed* live tracks and the recording was awful. Did I happen to listen to some bootlegs or is this the actual recording that's being sold?

John Mayer Trio Live!

And please set aside any anti-Mayer vibe you might have going. This album should have won a Grammy or two.

[moe.ron]

mine sound like that, its pretty bad, but i crank up the volume for it

[moe.ron]

i see he uses maple but does anyone know if its maple custom or absolute maple? i think its maple custom

[bigbeatbenny]

i see he uses maple but does anyone know if its maple custom or absolute maple? i think its maple custom


According to a recent Modern Drummer Magazine story Steve plays a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute kit with wood hoods.


The drumset of a true groove master.

[T.L.]

Anyone who likes Steve Jordan has got to check out John Scofield's album "That's What I Say" -- Jordan is smoking on that one!!!! What a fabulous drummer.

[Drumitup]

I love his playing he is as MD calls him the Funkiest drummer alive.

[TheSteve]

Steve Jordan blew me away on the John Mayer Trio cd. He's a fantastic drummer and has great feel. One of my favorites.

[relyc]

Jordan made my jaw drop when I heard him on the John Mayer Trio Live disc. The sounds he gets are phenomenal. I practice along with that disc all the time for 'feel' ideas and to groove hard. I knew he was great, this just adds to his cred.

cheers.

[Bernhard]

Steve Jordan is now the new touring drummer for Eric Clapton - taking the seat from Steve Gadd. And the shoes fit for sure...

Bernhard

[Davidb59]

Wow. He's a great replacement for Steve Gadd backing Clapton on his current tour.

[Davidb59]

I saw him on Sunday in Nottingham with EC and his band. He was fantastic. Nothing flash, no big kit with 50 cymbals and 3 bass drums, just a big solid groove all the way through.

[markpowers]

I loved seeing Steve playing his 'Club Jordan' cocktail kit at the Super Bowl. I recently nabbed the same kit. It's a BAD little setup!

[BenjiMachine]

I saw Steve last weekend in nottingham uk playing with Eric Clapton, he was solid all night some awesome fills and loads of diffrent styles of playing. There was an awesome section where it was just him playing this amazing grove for a while linking a few songs together. My kind of drummer though...you could watch him allday if he only had bass drum, high hat and snare...got an awesome 'feel' to his stuff just seems to flow.

[Berberman]

I went to Paris for a couple of days to see Steve Jordan with Eric Clapton. Got first row - after 6 hours under the french sun- and i managed to snap a few shots of him. Below are a few of them. I'll post video footage soon. Enjoy.

[BenjiMachine]

Awesome photos man! You must have been real close, i was in the middle of the stands (at nottingham)...What did you think of the show/set. And did Jordan play that grove section? and did you video the whole thing?

[Berberman]

Awesome photos man! You must have been real close, i was in the middle of the stands (at nottingham)...What did you think of the show/set. And did Jordan play that grove section? and did you video the whole thing?

Yeah it was well worth the 6 hour wait! I thought the show was awsome. The new band seemed confortable together, especially with the new members ( Doyle, Derek and steve Jordan). The highlights of the show were probably
'old love' with Robert Cray (who did a great first part) and 'i shot the sheriff' among other great ones. Chris Stainton and Tim Carmon were also amazing on the keys.
Steve Jordan had a nice new groove to 'cocaine' and 'after midnight' (the train goove) and i have to say it sounded weird at first but after getting used to it it fit perfectly. There is so much charizma and feeling in Jordan's playing he can makes a simple rock groove so much more interesting than it is.
Although i'm not a big Clapton fan, i can honnestly say it was one of the best concerts i've seen.

I'll post a link to the videos i took as soon as i put them together. I didnt video the whole thing but a lot of it is down.

Cheers

the Band:
Eric Clapton - guitar, vocals
Doyle Bramhall II - guitar
Derek Trucks - guitar
Chris Stainton - keyboards
Tim Carmon - keyboards
Willie Weeks - bass
Steve Jordan - drums
The Kick Horns (Simon Clarke, Roddy Lorimer, Tim Sanders)
Michelle John - backing vocals
Sharon White - backing vocals

Here is the playlist:

Pretending
So Tired
Got To Get Better In A Little While
Old Love (with Robert Cray)
I Shot The Sheriff
Anyday


sit down set
Back Home
I Am Yours
Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
Running On Faith
Milkcow Blues


After Midnight
Little Queen Of Spades
Motherless Children
Wonderful Tonight
Layla
Cocaine


Encore
Crossroads


Opening Act:
The Robert Cray Band

[Berberman]

Enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfZ4mCFfv5o

more to come later...

[BenjiMachine]

Cheerz for that...good filming!

[resqguy]

Check him out on the James Taylor Live DVD.

He plays bass too. A very versitle musician.

[2882]

He's unbelieveable, for sure. I love the Scofield disk, and he makes the John Mayer trio worth sitting through...he's been amazing for years...the groove on "Take it So Hard" by Keith Richards is so great. Highly reccommend his DVD.

[nwosborne]

Recently I have become interested in Steve Jordan's style and I am wondering if anyone has a list of his complete discography. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Paul Quin]

I don't think Steve has his own website but he works (and sessions - hey I made up a word) out of his own studio in New York. You may find some of the information you need by using the search function. For example there is a prior Steve Jordan thread at:

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5742

Good luck

Paul

[d.c.drummer]

Him playing in the John Mayer Trio is unbelievable.

[KzSgDrummer]

Yeah I just recently got John Mayer's "Continuum" and I've been hooked on the two tracks "Vultures" and "I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)." In all seriousness, by beat three of the first bar of "I Don't" my whole body is swaying to that sick groove Jordan lays down.

?uestlove aside, this man probably gets the best snare sounds out there today. Everything from raw and rockin' to fat and funky. What a joy.

[cantstandyourfunk]

Oh man...isn't Steve Jordan just the tastiest cat around? Groove: that's all I really do in my playing. And Mr. Jordan is one BIG influence.

[Mapex589]

Tasty indeed. I bought his DVD and I just love his groove. I strive to groove like that.

[rendezvous_drummer]

Easily one of my favorite drummers of all time. One major influence in my life too. Great pocket, groove, and very versatile.

[drummercam]

Hey guys, I am so thrilled to say that I met Steve tonight. He was playing with Sonny Rollins in Vancouver at the Orpheum theatre and I had absolutely no idea that they were playing together until Sonny announced his name. I waited outside the stage door and sure enough there he was. He was even kind of enough to have a quick word with me and he gave me a nice handshake/hug. I only wish now that I had asked him for a signed stick or something, but maybe that would have been too much, you tell me! But the thing that was coolest tonight about Steve, other than meeting him was seeing that he is an incredible jazz drummer. I have only ever heard his recordings and seen his videos with his legendary 'grooves.' I have to say that I feel totally inspired to play now. Does anyone know if he has an email or a fanclub? I would LOVE to get in touch with him and thank him for his inspiration if it is at all possible.

[drumbandit]

Are there Eric Clapton CD releases with Steve Jordan or is it just live performances?

Tom

[drummercam]

I believe he was just on board for the 2006 tour.

[rendezvous_drummer]

Hey guys, I am so thrilled to say that I met Steve tonight. He was playing with Sonny Rollins in Vancouver at the Orpheum theatre and I had absolutely no idea that they were playing together until Sonny announced his name. I waited outside the stage door and sure enough there he was. He was even kind of enough to have a quick word with me and he gave me a nice handshake/hug. I only wish now that I had asked him for a signed stick or something, but maybe that would have been too much, you tell me! But the thing that was coolest tonight about Steve, other than meeting him was seeing that he is an incredible jazz drummer. I have only ever heard his recordings and seen his videos with his legendary 'grooves.' I have to say that I feel totally inspired to play now. Does anyone know if he has an email or a fanclub? I would LOVE to get in touch with him and thank him for his inspiration if it is at all possible.

NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!! I had a gig that night and wanted to see Sonny Rollins so bad, but had no clue that Steve Jordan was the drummer!!! AW MAN!! That's awesome that you were able to meet him. I don't know of anyway to contact him, I certainly would. And he is an amazing jazz drummer. He plays some good stuff on his DVD. How great was the Sonny Rollins gig?

[slingerland755]

I used to stay up and watch David Letterman just see Steve play back in the day. It was just Steve, Will Lee, Paul Schaffer and Hiram Bullock (i think). Awesome little four piece. I like Anton Fig, but Steve is the man in the pocket.

[Derek]

I used to stay up and watch David Letterman just see Steve play back in the day. It was just Steve, Will Lee, Paul Schaffer and Hiram Bullock (i think). Awesome little four piece. I like Anton Fig, but Steve is the man in the pocket.

Hey Sling,
I remember those days as well and did the exact same thing, I was more interested in watching Steve Jordan than anything else on the show. He really laid into the opening theme and I can't think of very many drummers who look like their having as much fun as him.

[fourstringdrums]

I was planning on getting his DVD, "The Groove is Here". Does anyone have it and what do you think about it?

[Wavelength]

I was planning on getting his DVD, "The Groove is Here". Does anyone have it and what do you think about it?

I have it. If you're looking for solid education, look elsewhere. The whole DVD is pretty much about Steve Jordan grooving away in different situations. There's some food for thought and inspiration available for those who have the ability to find it, but personally I can't recommend buying it.

[fourstringdrums]

I have it. If you're looking for solid education, look elsewhere. The whole DVD is pretty much about Steve Jordan grooving away in different situations. There's some food for thought and inspiration available for those who have the ability to find it, but personally I can't recommend buying it.

Ok thanks. I was looking for inspiration more than the educational aspect of it. It sounds a bit like Bernard Purdie's Groove Master VHS which I had the opportunity to get. Honestly not that great educationally but you can't not get inspired while watching a master at work.

[foursticks]

My teacher is a massive of Steve Jordan and so am I now. I remember spending at least three lessons watching his new dvd 'The Groove is Here' and studying various grooves he played. Man, does it feel good to play them once you really lock his kinda feel down, but no matter what you can't get that same groove that he does.

[jimmycolford]

hey guys Steve is a monster, and his playing on the james taylor dvd is incredible! Put that thing on and you can lay down in the pocket!

But, he actually is not on the track take it so hard from the keith richards cd, Charlie Drayton played drums, steve played bass.

[rendezvous_drummer]

I have it. If you're looking for solid education, look elsewhere. The whole DVD is pretty much about Steve Jordan grooving away in different situations. There's some food for thought and inspiration available for those who have the ability to find it, but personally I can't recommend buying it.

I have the DVD and have watched it countless amounts of times. It does educate you on the philosphy of drumming which I loved, but yes it seemed more of an inspirational DVD with a lot of killer grooves. I recommend buying it.

[paramac]

Man! I am dying to see some footage of Steve recently playing with Sonny Rollins! Does anyone have some of that? I checked U tube to no avail! Shucks!!

[drummercam]

Man! I am dying to see some footage of Steve recently playing with Sonny Rollins! Does anyone have some of that? I checked U tube to no avail! Shucks!!

same here, i would really like to see some of the footage from the recent carnegie hall concert that sonny played with roy haynes and christian mcbride. in the most recent issue of jazz times magazine there is a photo essay covering this concert but it only covers the group which had roy haynes in it, the touring group with steve jordan played the second set but is not mentioned in the article.

[paramac]

Gotta love Roy, but I have seen Roy about 10 times. I haven't seen Steve in a straight ahead setting and would love to. Btw, you should hear Christian Mc bride play the drums. My friend was at a jam session and he Christian sat in and was killin!

[cantstandyourfunk]

God = adjective for drummers like Vinnie
Favourite = adjective for Steve

his feeling touches a note inside, man

[KzSgDrummer]

Well put.

That's why Gadd is my favorite, although I think of Vinnie as being the only other one on the exact same level. There's just something about Steve and Steve that pulls you into their world, whereas with some others you're left watching in awe from the outside.

[cantstandyourfunk]

Yeah, I totally understand what you mean, and whole-heartedly agree on that. Another great drummer, but often under-rated and mostly little-known (to people in general, not us drummers) is Matt Chamberlain. One of the grooviest and most versatile of modern-day drummers.

Vinnie...well, what can I say..he can equally pull you in and put you in awe within the same song, with a single touch. Think the hi-hat work on fairly simple song like The Hounds Of Winter, off Sting's Mercury Falling.

[KzSgDrummer]

Yes, yes. I didn't mean to imply that Vinnie is someone who only does the "in awe from the outside" thing, just that he doesn't suck you in as much as Gadd or Jordan. Especially with Gadd, where oftentimes I feel like I'm swimming in the biggest ocean there is! But of course Vinnie is Vinnie, and he can do pretty much everything under the sun, including sucking you way down into the depths of his own gigantic sea.

[Carl Jennings]

Can anyone tell me any other DVD's Steve plays on apart from the James Taylor live and 'In the Groove'
Cheers.

[Mapex589]

I was planning on getting his DVD, "The Groove is Here". Does anyone have it and what do you think about it?

I have it and love it. I usually put it on as background when I am messing around in my studio in hopes that that groove will infect me!! If you are looking for inspiration this a great DVD.

[zzdrummer]

Love the DVD, best I've seen someone explain playing "in the pocket". Also saw him with Clapton awhile back, pure genius. Never over the top, always plays for the song and not for himself or attention, which gains himself attention ironically.

[mixedupkit]

Steve the groove master! Check out Robben Ford-Tiger Walk, David Sanborn - Upfront and Hearsay. Also check out the Live Lyle Lovett DVD: Sound Stage presents ... where Steve displays more of his jazz, blues and gospel grooves.

[rendezvous_drummer]

Steve the groove master! Check out Robben Ford-Tiger Walk, David Sanborn - Upfront and Hearsay. Also check out the Live Lyle Lovett DVD: Sound Stage presents ... where Steve displays more of his jazz, blues and gospel grooves.

His stuff with Sanborn is amazing! Tiger Walk is also a killer groove.

[mixedupkit]

Just checked out John Mayer's Continuum and John Scofield's tribute to Ray Charles - amazing stuff! His attention to detail (for example, snare drum sounds) to shape and colour the grooves in each tune stands out. Even live (as in the James Taylor DVD), you see Steve changing snare drums in between tunes - true art!

[mlaponsky]

I love Steve Jordan. Got to see him play live at Crossroads. He's incredible. I love his 17" hi-hats. Totally ridiculous, but they sound amazing. I also recommend watching Herbie Hancock: Possibilities. There isn't a huge spotlight on him there but he lays down some really nice grooves on that documentary. And of course he's amazing with John Mayer Trio as well. Great groove. One of the best out there.

I haven't read the whole thread, but my band director at school was telling about this album not too long ago where the drummer lays down some crazy off-time grooves. He said that he lays down 5/4 and 7/4 grooves over 4/4 time signature throughout the song. Sounds kind of crazy. We looked it up and it's way hard to find we think but I think it was Steve Jordan on drums. Anyways I couldn't write it down at the time and now I forgot the name of the album and the band. Does it sound at all familiar to anyone?


Thanks

[tbmills]

has anyone seen john mayers new concert dvd?
"where the light is"

they feature steve for only like 7 songs but they talk about him a good bit and he sounds great!

and check out the avatar........

[JKdrummer]

I love and own John Mayer's "Where the Light Is" album. Steve Jordan just shows how incredible he is, by just adding in those little things that make the song totally unique.

I have seen John Mayer 3 times live, but I have yet to see Steve Jordan play along side him live. I can't wait for that day to come though!

I also own Eric Clapton's "Crossroads" dvd and Steve Jordan ROCKS OUT on the songs he plays! Even when he's just doing the brushes for accent sounds to back up the other drummer, he's totally rocking out.

[Pocket Groove]

I did the same thing - I love Anton a lot but I loved Steve in the day!

Steve inspires me every day.

I used to stay up and watch David Letterman just see Steve play back in the day. It was just Steve, Will Lee, Paul Schaffer and Hiram Bullock (i think). Awesome little four piece. I like Anton Fig, but Steve is the man in the pocket.

[Funky Crêpe]

get jojo mayers dvd for instruction and a little playing...
but get steve jordans for the killer grooves and licks....jojo doesnt teach you that, he gives you the tools to do that

[Paul Quin]

Steve is touring with John Mayer for the "Battle Studies Tour." I was fortunate enough to be Steve's guest at the show in Tampa last week. The show was a lesson in how important a great drummer is to a great sound and a great show. Steve was acting as musical director and every musician looked to him for every change. Even if you are not a John Mayer fan (and I am), go see this show. For any drummer who aspires to greatness, just watching what Steve can do, both musically and as a leader, is an incredible educational experience.

He is a great and humble guy and a master groover, drummer, musician, producer and artist!

Paul

[Garvin]

Sweet! I was wondering if he was on the tour... I'm going to see the show in Grand Rapids on the 28th of this month. Are they playing stuff off the Continuum album still? I hope so, I haven't gotten too into Battle Studies yet, but live shows are always great no matter what.

[JoeLackey]

I love how Steve can sit back and play the simplest of grooves for three minutes and, somehow, make it sound incredible. I've been meaning to get his dvd, is it good? Thanks.

[Drumkill]

I saw the John Mayer show in London Ontario that kicked off his Canadian tour. Steve had the groove down solid and was clearly the musical director when John was off stage.

Strong band, great tunes... even though Mayer is a bit of a douche in his personal life.



Steve is touring with John Mayer for the "Battle Studies Tour." I was fortunate enough to be Steve's guest at the show in Tampa last week. The show was a lesson in how important a great drummer is to a great sound and a great show. Steve was acting as musical director and every musician looked to him for every change. Even if you are not a John Mayer fan (and I am), go see this show. For any drummer who aspires to greatness, just watching what Steve can do, both musically and as a leader, is an incredible educational experience.

He is a great and humble guy and a master groover, drummer, musician, producer and artist!

Paul

[slingerland755]

GROOVE.................Anybody hear Steve play on Keith Richards album a few years back? Songs = OK
GROOVE = MONEY!

[Bonham]

This is the first time I've ever commented on a forum. Yays.

[Bonham]

Who here loves AC/DC?

[mutant]

Anybody ever hear Steve Jordan's awesome playing on the Steve Khan Eyewitness band stuff with Anthony Jackson on bass? A great live EP album called Blades aka Modern Times 1982. I love that record.

...btw who is John Mayer?

[Swiss Matthias]

Anyone who likes Steve Jordan has got to check out John Scofield's album "That's What I Say" -- Jordan is smoking on that one!!!! What a fabulous drummer.
Does he play on all tracks?

[Garvin]

Got to see Steve live on Suday night with John Mayer. Cool show. He is awesome. They gave him a solo and he killed it. So cool to hear him build simple phrases within the groove. He has such a voice on the kit.

The girl next to me asked if he was blind. I laughed and went into a 3 minute Steve Jordan bio which left me looking, sounding, and feeling like a total drummer nerd. A label I would wear proudly. Its so funny how little people know about the music they are seeing.

On a side note, almost noone had any idea who Michael Franti was when he came up into the audience. It was kind of sad.

[markusjj]

Saw Steve Jordan with John Mayer last night. It was my first time seeing Steve play live and he blew me away. The guy has some serious groove and feel. He got a short solo about halfway through the set.

You can tell that he is very well respected by everyone in the group. At one point John Mayer was explaining how he wrote Belief and that it is kinda behind the beat. He asked Steve if he knew what he meant and Steve just laughed and shrugged his shoulders haha.

His signature kit is veryyyy sexy by the way.

Michael Franti also went up in the stands at my show. I knew who he was due to some hippie friends I have. The teenage girls loved him when he was in the audience.

[JKdrummer]

Saw Steve Jordan with John Mayer last Friday. I'm a huge fan, I've got his beautiful Signature snare and everything. Took this picture, thought I would share.

http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/drummerboy_996/?action=view&current=25233_437272839568_520409568_524898.jpg

[Boomka]

Great picture. Thanks for sharing.

I'm a big SJ fan, too. Listening to him with Mayer right now, in fact.

[Dane777]

ahh his diggin the pocket =p

[TomRaaff]

Steve is the man!
I really want to be like him XD.

He really blew me away on the 'Where the light is' DVD with John Mayer. Even though there are 'only' 7 songs with Steve, that DVD is certainly worth your money!

I've bought a ticket for a John Mayer show here in the Netherlands in June. I'm REALLY hoping Steve is playing on that show...!

[Swiss Matthias]

Isn't Keith Carlock touring with Mayer now?

[Funky Crêpe]

In the beginning of this clip there is an extract from a whole groove that he did. The whole video was on youtube, but I cannot seem to find it, I only saw it once and it only had like 100 views....ring any bells??


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2uXO8a8QI

[Swiss Matthias]

Spam above ...

[Funky Crêpe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7fgtjqgh_g

found it! only 13 views, tricky little one, thought it got away! the actual track he played this on was changed so much i actually cant recognise this stone cold beat

[joshvibert]

So, I love Steve Jordan's grooves for sure, but what the heck is up with his tuning/drum sound on the John Mayer Trio Live album? I almost can't stand to listen to it. I swear it sounds like he's playing a 10" steel piccolo snare and roto toms. Just awful sound to me. Any insight?

[Ian Williams]

What a way to groove...the man plays for the song for sure!

Steve Jordan - John Mayer - Pino Palladino - Who Do You think I Was?

http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/stevejordancrossroadmayer.html

[wsabol]

I just recently got into Steve Jordan. Last night watched just about every video of his on youtube. This dude is so sick. When you look down into the depths of "the pocket", Steve Jordan's face will be there at the very bottom staring back at you with crazy eyes.

[Pocket-full-of-gold]

I just recently got into Steve Jordan. Last night watched just about every video of his on youtube. This dude is so sick. When look down into the depths of "the pocket", Steve Jordan's face will be there at the very bottom staring back at you with crazy eyes.

Yep. The guy sweats groove. Just try to listen to him play and NOT tap your feet....I believe the task is impossible.

[cantstandyourfunk]

I have it. If you're looking for solid education, look elsewhere. The whole DVD is pretty much about Steve Jordan grooving away in different situations. There's some food for thought and inspiration available for those who have the ability to find it, but personally I can't recommend buying it.

Man, I think you COMPLETELY missed the point of the DVD. But hey, that's just me and 46,789 other people.

[opentune]

What a way to groove...the man plays for the song for sure!

Steve Jordan - John Mayer - Pino Palladino - Who Do You think I Was?

http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/stevejordancrossroadmayer.html

Great groove. Just 2 cymbals and 4 piece setup. Does he use a 20 inch kick drum?

[Ian Williams]

I'm not sure man! but it looks like a 20" BD. I was checking on his drumming gear and he also uses a long deep bass drum something like 16" x 18"...

Great groove. Just 2 cymbals and 4 piece setup. Does he use a 20 inch kick drum?

[Pocket-full-of-gold]

Does he use a 20 inch kick drum?

There was a thread about this recently from memory. As I recall he "usually" uses a 24" but there were several pics around where he was behind a 20". And the "cannon kick" is 12" (diam) x 22" (depth) I believe.

Edit, found it: http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83063

[Pollyanna]

I love how Steve can sit back and play the simplest of grooves for three minutes and, somehow, make it sound incredible..

It's inspiring, isn't it? Seeing him play with the John Mayer Trio always makes me feel like playing ... and especially to be playing with John M and Dino P :) A fantastic grooving three piece.

[Pollyanna]

Here's one I didn't expect, John Mayer covering Bold As Love.

Two surprises ... one is that Steve, rather than playing his usual impeccable groove, he plays loosey goosey with lots of fills like Mitch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSGa8nZs8g

He's played so many different styles with authenticity - never ceases to impress me.

The other surprise is JM's (unintentionally?) funny discourse on lurve :)

[Mad About Drums]

Two surprises ... one is that Steve, rather than playing his usual impeccable groove, he plays loosey goosey with lots of fills like Mitch.

The other surprise is JM's (unintentionally?) funny discourse on lurve :)

Yes Polly, impressive indeed, Steve's like a chameleon, he fits any mood, vibes, texture, feel, colour with such authenticity, he's up there with the greats, another virtuoso (hint, hint) within the world of drumming, I also liked the "false" ending of the song, a cliche it might be, but so well done here. :))

As for JM's speach about "lurve", cool, funny, but so true really...

[radman]

After falling into a youtoob rat's nest, I ended up watching clips of Steve Jordan playing what is apparently some cymbals once owned by Elvin Jones. The cymbals sounded great ... Steve Jordan sounded greater.

I don't know what it is about him, but his groove is a mile wide ... and infectious as all get out. Like all the greats, makes it look so dang easy.

Like many in this thread, I watched much David Letterman to see him (back in the day). He can play anything and make it "happen" ... unreal.

All the big name drummers with big kits and bazillion BPMs .... forget it. Make it groove and make 'em not be able to sit still. Like Steve. That is what it is all about. ;-)

Peace and pocket,
radman

p.s. The link, should y'all be interested, is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuJKTONQG6w&feature=relmfu