Fills bring the thrills, but grooves pay the bills

Almost forgot to watch this today.

His groove can make the dead get up and shake a leg..

That snare has EVERY trick in the book. Pop, volume, finesse, ring and a marching drum cut. What a beauty.

I'm a bass player and Steve Jordan is a bass player's dream come true!

It's a little known fact that metronomes practice time keeping by playing along to Steve Jordan.

I seriously feel bad for people who do not realize how great this is.

He could have a 36" hi-hat, and no one would care, because it's Steve Jordan.

aaaaaand that's why he gets the studio calls.....

I completely understand why Charlie Watts said that Steve should be his stand in. Rhythm in Perfection Charlie Watts.

I love how prominent he makes the kick in his fills. A lot of drummers only use the kick to accent crashes in fills.

the man is an atomic clock.

Easily one of the best studio drummers of all time

I'm in such awe of this guy. I could listen to that all night long.

Man everything about steve's playing grooves - even his chops groove, hell even his facial expressions groove. Listening to Steve is truly good for the soul.

For me this is what drumming is all about. Groove!

Only real musicians understand how amazing this is. Music is Communication, it doesn't matter if the words you are using are complex or simple, what matters is HOW you say it. This guy is straight up poetic on the drums, but I'm not going to lie, I used to think this was just simple shit, but after studying music more thoroughly -- jazz, funk, dynamics, and technique it became clear to me why this guy is such a renowned player.

many great drummers with chops on you tube but this one. this one is so heavy. the groove is king.

Even as a drummer this is the kind of drum solo I could listen too all day, funky and dynamic!

"dont mess with me" kinda drummer

It leaves my speechless,what a god blessed drummer, pure beauty these kicks and timing.❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️

I love Steve Jordan's playing. Can't get enough of this groove.

Now THIS is pocket drumming my friends!! Awesome!

The groove of steve is at another level

A classic/timeless drum groove, ladies and gentlemen. Recorded and shared for all generations to come. Thank you very much, Mr. Jordan.

Whenever I stumble upon this video, I have to watch it 20 times in a row :) Absolutely unique groove and sound

I heard the bass line playing in my head the whole time to this!! lol

Don't know many who can put so much groove into a simple beat.

His pocket groove and use of dynamics is RIDICULOUS!!!! :-)

His groove and pocket are phenomenal. his time-keeping is out of this world. He never overplays something and his feel is ALWAYS there. To me, That's what makes him so special.

such a humble percussionist

The amount of groove in this video cured my cancer. \m/

Feeeeeeeel!!!!

My 3rd time watching this today. Can't get enough.

Nate and Jordan made the drums so musical❤️

Good God!!! He is so smooth and tight on the drums even someone who's never held a stick in their hand, and can barely play a radio, think they can sit down behind a kit and play too. He's not playing 220 bpm, or doing anything so freaking intricate it would be folly to try and figure out most or all those licks. But, playing with the same precision yet not over playing ever single lick at the same time, and still groove as Steve Jordan does is rare indeed.

Mr.Jordan's playing, groove, feel, and sound is out of this world.. I'm loving those 17" hats..killer..

He's focused on pleasing the musicians in the room, not the drummers who won't get him any work ! Well done Steve...

I love the way Steve Jordan plays, he bring that nice solid pocket funk groove like the James brown band back in the day, just make you wanna bob ya head to the groove!!!!

every time somebody asks me to define groove I just send them a piece of Steve Jordan.

This is so freaking smooth and effortless, he makes it look and sound easy. But, I know, because of years experience playing drums that what he's doing is badass as anything anyone listening will hear. Amazing talent.

Wishing you Mr. Jordan the very best as you Carry on for Charlie 👍 Having Charlie's blessing speakes volumes on it own !

I love the way Steve Jordan make some not so complicated beats sound awesome. The king of timekeeping

Watching him you can see that the drums are truly an INSTRUMENT, like an oboe or a violin, and can be musical, not just a rhythm-keeping pile of hardware. There is musicality and immense artistry in this man.

My favorite drummer out there right now. The man just lays down the grooves -- love everything about his style. Simple elegance, economy and impeccable timing. Great match up with John Mayer.

I like how every artist spotlight video ends with Bonhams bridge part from Fool in the Rain :)

If I could drum at all... I'd want to groove like Steve Jordan.

Exactly. One of the things that I don't think that I noted is that drummers like Steve have MASTERED pocket playing. Take any young cat (like myself), and we may be able to groove, but we are going to make mistakes. A drummer of Steve's experience can make a groove go for HOURS and NEVER make a mistake. That's what we all want to aspire to. That's what a real drummer does.

He is so incredible. If you havent heard listen to some of his stuff with the mayer trio. 3 super talented musicians they are just amazing.

The measure of a musician/artist/drummer such as Mr. Jordan... how many different artists with differing styles of music have not only asked Mr. Jordan to not only play for them, but been willing to pay to have him play. And repeat customers? That tells me he's a player that's there to serve the music, serve the artist and make music that feels good and stirs emotion! Excellent!

I loooove the way Steve grooves, a perfect blend between Nate Smith and Ringo Starr. Great drummer

one of the best grooves I´ve heard in my life!

Steve's strength is the groove. If you want endless soloing that holds my interest for about a minute to 90 seconds then that's something else. Steve's legacy and talent speak for itself. He's a master at his craft.

Jordan in UNBELIEVABLE! I could watch this a 1000 times and never get bored.

Whoaaa...why have I not heard of Steve Jordan before? Timing, groove, fluidity, style, dynamics. Wow! this guys has got it all!

Totally unique drummer, any album he plays on I buy and I am a guitarist. He always has the best snare sounds on the studio albums.

Steve Jordan has pushed simplicity to its most complex edge. One would need at least 30 years of playing experience to actually be able to get a sound like that

Man, his feel is so great. Groove for days!! The color of the shells are beautiful...

The groove is so nice because when he brings out his chops they seem so much better cause of the simple playing it contrasts

How can anyone DISLIKE a groove maestro like Steve Jordan. It's beyond me. The man examplifies what drumming is about: groovy accompaniment, nothing more, nothing less. Play on maestro!

A drummer with class and some air between his notes 💙

When you add chops to this kind of playing, you get artistry. And some of us need to appreciate what this man does in this video as art... Keith Carlock told me that he tries to channel this same basic grit in everything that he does. Thank you Mr. Jordan!

I’m kind of in love with the way that snare sounds if I may be honest. Perfect mix of crunchy and fat smack.

The groove at the beginning is magic.

Meaty groooooves & 17" hats adds up to something great.

His eyes are totally locked on to the groove going on in his head. A drummers game face!

With him, I always liked that nasty pop he got from the snare. I could almost tell it's him with just that. Groovalicious. And composed and in the zone in front of a lot of people being filmed. Nice! steve is awesome. great vid.

that's the art of finding the one in a groove

truly a talented and well rounded musician and individual

CHARLY SMILES AND SEND 👍 FROM HEAVEN

his playing is simple, but you can feel his soul in it ... that makes all the difference

This dude is awesome. Totally focused on the grove instead of speed. Id rather hear this over 32nd notes any day!

I love this guy, Everyone is so wraped up in other thing that they forget about the music, this isnt a competion.

Steve Smith, Steve Gadd, Steve Ferrone, Steve Jordan... Less is more🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

This is the only metronome that can swing in this world, Take a bow for Steve Jordan 🙏 Simplicity at it's peak which is quite complicated to achieve Totally in love with this beast

The last ending of the piece that he's playing I edited and use for my ringtone... This shit is cold blooded.

He's great. He mostly incorporates a New Orleans feel. Rare these days.

I can tell that sound from anywhere...unreal feel and sound

That ending was so hypnotic I felt like someone was on a board slowly turning up the high hat. 😯

Everyone: Please break that 4/4 SJ: hold my beer...

Put this to a metronome. He doesn't break it. THE best groove out there.

i can not stop shaking my head to this very groovy session it is a real treat and honor to see this video

Its the perfect mix of well selected drum and cymbal sounds + a perfect fitting beat

Still great & the guy hasn't aged!

17" hats like a boss.....

The game will always and forever be about the groove !

yes, indeed. He also was the drummer, producer and co-writer on Keith Richards' two solo albums and played the drums with Chuck Berry, Clapton and Richards for the Hail Hail Rock n Roll film.

If Led Zepplin ever got back together again, Steve is the drummer I'd pick. No disrespect to Jason Bonham.

I looked up "rock solid" in the dictionary, it directed me to this link.

Anyone can play these grooves. No one can make them sound like Steve 🔥

Can we just talk about how gorgeous that kit is

He is the best Pokemon.

Grooveee!!!!

This is what drumming is all about. I can not believe I slept on this guy for so long. Steve Jordan has mastered the art of groove.

I'm a guitar/fiddle player - and I just keep coming back to watch this video again. Damn - so much groove !

Why isn't there a 10 hour version

Exceptional Groove.

Cymbal work fluid awesome ..

Welcome , the new Rolling Stones drummer, first recommended by Charlie Watts in 1986.

Just freakin love this man! So much groove and music emulates from every part of him. Just cool to watch. as a drummer myself for 35 years he still inspires me to go to my beat lab!. It’s like he’s mocking me of what I still can’t do ha ha! Love it thank you VF!