Steve was at his peak here into the late 70's. He played with much more power and aggression. Like everyone, he has mellowed with age. Early Lee Ritenour, Chick Corea, Tom Scott, Stanley Clarke stuff. He put down some great playing with those cats.

Perfect example of an element of Gadd’s greatness few people talk about: his absolute mastery of dynamics

Within hearing the very first two seconds of Gadd's solo reminded me why he is my favourite drummer in the world!

This is how to play an extraordinary solo in a musical context, without loosing the vibe of the entire groove. Top Top Top drummer, definitely one of the greatest in my opinion. God bless him for such wonderful albums he recorded. Capo Di Tuti

He’s been my favorite drummer for over 20 years. He’s the first drummer I’ve seen incorporating a cowbell.

Steve's solos are ALWAYS so melodic. As tho the song is still playing, and you just can't hear it. So amazing !!!!!

He's on of the GOATS, among so many. That dynamic volume drop, FAF.

Some kid asked me what the big deal was with Steve Gadd. I td him to watch this video and report back. He did, and said to me, “Yeah...I get it now.”

This is one of my all time favorite Gadd moments!

Steve Gadd is such a great player with so much finesse and he is fabulous here in this concert.

The band is called Stuff! I was fortunate to see them 20 times in and around NYC. Monster band! Gadd is an animal.

Wow he can adapt to any style of music! With great dynamics. That's what makes an amazing drummer.

THAT TRANSITION OMG MY GOD IM MELTING DOWN!!! FUCKING SOO SMOOTH! THE ENTIRE BAND IS JUST FUCKING GROOVIN!! SORRY FOR SWEARING BUT JEEZE IM BLOWN AWAY!

The fact that it grooves harder at the end when he plays softer is really evocative to me :D

That was a perfect snapshot of where he was at the apex of his drumming ability.

Wow.... rewatching this video and just realized that Steve Gadd kept the time during and after his solo. Incredible sense of timing

Wow! This band is incredible.

20 years ago a line up of famous drummers played at a jazz thing? About 10 of the greats at that time. Was being videoed from up high, so open view from above. Strange thing was everyone was holding the line up because they either stopped or walked real slow as they watched one particular drummer. It was Steve playing a slow groove with cowbell. All other guys were ripping up the set with speed, chops and everything they could throw in to garner attention. They were dripping puddles of sweat, while this one dude was popping his neck to and fro. Steve has something going on that most don't, I believe it's having patients in creating a nice feeling rhythm, that will parlay into an entire feel of the movement. And he does this better than anyone else. It takes patients and time to do. Also the feeling of having to compete with the other guys causes a cerebral hemorrhage. I'm 52 and still learning 50 ways to leave ur lover. Last person to have this talent was bonzo, Mr. John B. LedZeplin. The newest entry into this category has yet to surface. So for now let's appreciate what Steve has to tell, and show us. Very fun relaxing vibe he has playing. Re

One of the best endings of a solo ever. So much nicer than the typical big crash hit. It also demonstrates amazing dynamics and control, that isn't easy.

The man is a real musician and .. artist ..

when he brings the dynamic down at like 02:10 HOLY CRAP. dude's got control

I have listen to this jam every time while working out at the gym for the past 5 months and I cannot begin to tell you how motivating Gadd's drumming is to me as a drummer who plays out at clubs in the Buffalo, NY area!

Amazing! Jamming, breathing, grooving, flowing, never ending, I love it.

Oh how I love Steve Gadd!! His solos are simple yet complex and so amazing!

That riff at 1:45.... Oh, Lort. I've been playing drums for 50 years....and this drummer, my friends, is a genius.

That groove Gadd does starting at around 1:33 is so friggin amazing...leaves me speechless everytime...

I have whole dvd. Stuff live at Montreux. Very good STUFF indeed.

This gig was nearly 40 years ago and Steve has only gotten BETTER. He is without a doubt the greatest drummer still living.

Im suddenly very aware of how much I still need to practice

The pick up after the drum solo is amazing.

My friends and I have a monthly man night where we spent a good hour watching drum solo's on my friends big screen and HD 7.1 surround system. None of us play drums we all love it equally. I'm a bass player, one guy is a trumpet player and the other is a half-assed guitar player. But gonna add this one to the playlist. Steve Gadd rips. Such a legend.

This is such a groovy concert. 🎵 These cats could play like nobody’s uncle!! 😮🎉❤😊

Esta muchacho cuando sea grande será una joya de la batería, de mi se van acordar en unos cuantos años, por allá del 2022, será un baterista legendario

damn the band comes back in so smooth.

I'm totally impressed by this bass player's moves! So groovy.

I enjoy the look and sound of Steve Gadd performing a drum solo.

During the solo I was like: Damn this is epic, but somehow a little cowbell would make it even more epic. Then he started playing the cowbell... damn.

the feel, the sound! I love it!

That was a beautiful transition back. Amazing. ❤

Thx a lot for help. Going to order that dvd. I saw Steve Gadd yesterday with Richard Bona and Sylvain Luc. Great performance.

1:33-1:47 That snare drum pattern, though.

I have an album done by Chuck Mangione. It was recorded in Rochester NY? in 1981 to raise money for people in Italy who had suffered from an earthquake. There were 3 guest musicians on it; Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, and Steve Gadd. Steve and Chuck had gone to the Eastman School of Music together in the late 60's and Chuck wrote a piece of music for Steve's recital in 1968. It's called "The 11th Commandment".

Just awesome! Thanks for posting!

Steve Gadd, what a fuckin genius on the drums, somewhat simple yet complicated and colorful, great feel and execution, a master in his own right. The other musicians, funky pioneers.

The shot of that guys Addidas sneaker at 2:24. Amazing.

this is one of the best grooves ive ever heard man

I love Gadd's playing. This was in his early days, with his Caveman look.

Love Steve Gadd!! - much respect!

a great moment from a great men ... thanks for uploading ! ♥☺☻

Unreal! Holy dynamics!

Amazing as always...........Mr. Gadd!

Really great !! Tanks for adding this.

some people deserve more than 5 stars. this is one of them. Just unbelievable.

This is how Eric Clapton rated STUFF and the recording from Montreux (DVD and CD "Live at Montreux 1976"), where this video is drawn from: "In my humble opinion one of the best groove zones ever recorded, every player a genius - ERIC CLAPTON

My favourite Steve Gadd snare drum sound ever.

Thank you for posting this! Nobody grooves like Gadd!

Wow, new level of respect after this, and it was already high

One of the greatest solo’s I’ve ever heard…🐐

The band is called Stuff. This edition is Cornell Dupree (Telecaster) and Eric Gale (Gibson Hollowbody) on guitar, Gordon Edwards on Bass, Richard T on keyboards and of course Steve gadd on drums. Billy Preston sometimes played with them as well as Ronnie Cuber on sax.

that groove he does with his hand alternating between the snare and bottom tom with his foot doing double on the bass (could be wrong. just sounded like a triplet) is soo ridiculously gnarly

The great Cornell Dupree just rippin' it like he did with the late great King Curtis, thanks so much for posting this rare jam! :)

To tell you the truth, long long time, I've been feeling there're fake uploads, but while hearing the playing of the drums by Mr. Steve Gadd, this is a really genuiness. One day, I'd like to play drums with good musicians.Untill then, I'll practice to the basics of the drums. T.S November 18th, 2013 3:33pm

WOW ! the rising starting at 2:30 till the end is beautiful. I love the drum riff with he cowbell but I also like the piano. It reminds me of a Supertramp song; Another Man's Woman where there's also a great rising motion.

Man, those hi hats are absolutely KILLING! I’m guessing they’re some old K’s? I mean, not old in 1976, but still.

Simply amazing

Grande Steve!!! Mitico, Unico, Inimitabile!!!!

OMG!!!, what a sound!!!. The master Steve Gadd!.

I can't believe his right hand stick would last through that song. A close-up shot of the hi-hat would probably reveal sawdust flying as he wails on them.

steve your a machine!!

Saw Stuff a bunch of times in the 70s & 80s they would groove like this all night long. I like this video a lot because you get to see Steve Gadd's left hand technique close up.

I don't blame the bassist for moving all over the place. Frankly, one of the hardest things you can do while playing bass is not move.

Aja drum / tenor sax solo with Wayne Porter...EPIC! The samba riff at the end...

Just around the time he did those mindblowing fills on “Aja”

steve god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That Bass player is unbelievable the fact that he sits down says it all!

this band and steve gadd are inspirational to play with feel over technique yeah!!

I’ve Always been a fan of Steve Gadd

I always come back to this vid when I need to cheer the f*ck up. such greatness. I need more Stuff!

As a bass player that's exactly how I want the drummer to play...lol

On the recording from 1981 in Rochester, Syracuse, Schenectady, (somewhere in that part of NY) they play the song again with about 25 musicians. Halfway through the song Steve Gadd does a solo that's in 3/4 time and though the left hand is playing a syncopated rhythm throughout the first 25 seconds, the right hand is on the hi-hat on the beat every beat for 32 measures straight. Talk about a fantastic groove. I only wish I could find the LP now. I know I have it. I just can't find it.

I remember when Joe Cocker used Stuff as his band on Saturday Night Live when Belushi came out and sang Feelin Alright with Joe.

スティーブガットのソロは誰よりもメロディアスでスマート、最高です！

Muita musicalidade!

this should have 10,000,000 views

that's some groovey stuff!!

Oh my Gadd!!!

To play that many notes with such clarity and flow is very difficult. Gadd makes it look effortless.

Man , they was so good during that time. One by one is a really good player. Thank you for listening !

Gadd is amazing as always

wow Steve is incredible

Apart from everything else, what an awesome head of hair !!

Steve is amazing!!!!!!!!

that was so enjoyable

steve gadd is quickly becoming my new drumming hero.

IIRC, Steve was one of Yamaha's earliest endorsers.

I finally remember where i heard this ....i used to break my head thinking and I finally got it! It's the music to the end credits for the old school nickelodeon cartoon Ren and Stimpy!! =D

Off the charts !!!

Powerful music.

Exelente baterista, una inspección para mí

Fascinating. He has the chops but prioritized groove almost exclusively. And the peak is just a blend of afro Latin rhythms.