Steve Jordan on Jamming with John Mayer, How Not to Play "Soul Man," and More Drum Wisdom

Steve Jordan on Jamming with John Mayer, How Not to Play "Soul Man," and More Drum Wisdom | Reverb

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Drummer Steve Jordan (Keith Richards, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer Trio, Blues Brothers) has played with so many music icons it's almost easier to name people he hasn't worked with. We're honored to have the legend in our studio sharing tips, stories, and advice that he has collected over his insanely diverse and ever-evolving career behind the kit.

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@gordrum 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing’s more satisfying than Steve Jordan not playing a fill

@buzzc5219 4 жыл бұрын

Amen to that. All the best gigs offered to me were because I knew when not to play.

@jonathanbolger6173 4 жыл бұрын

This, describes him perfectly. His "fills" are those little parts he misses a snare or accents a hat. Love his grooves man. Dude has massive pockets.

@paistefever 4 жыл бұрын

(furious groove with serious face playing) Steve Jordan rules!

@MrFuck1006 3 жыл бұрын

@@Dawgley - Do you even believe that yourself?

@davenportsimon 3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@RhettShull 5 жыл бұрын

All of this is why Steve Jordan is my favorite drummer of all time.

@991darko 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly 👌🍻

@NormVW2013 5 жыл бұрын

Raise your standards

@Guitarwizardjoinme 5 жыл бұрын

@@NormVW2013 There's always one fucking idiot that doesnt get it. Congrats, its you.

@skierpage 5 жыл бұрын

I don't see it. I love "Try!", but Jordan's snare is so crisp it's annoying, and he's short on musical ideas compared to other greats (Bonham, Buddy Rich, Keith Moon, even Phil Collins) let alone a drum genius like JoJo Mayer. I guess I'm not worthy enough to feel Jordan's mystical "in the pocket"-ness, he doesn't swing to me.

@budwudd 4 жыл бұрын

@@skierpage Well, the thing with Steve Jordan is not so much about WHAT he plays as HOW he plays it. Unfortunately to a lot of people it´s like: -Oh wow, a simple 4/4 beat. I could do that. Yawn, next! But if you dig a little deeper you´ll realize that it really isn´t that simple. Record yourself and try to copy his sound and feel and you´ll see. Also, he has such a vast knowledge about music history that really comes through in his playing. I once heard Tom Waits describe Keith Richards as a musical archaeologist. I think that is also a perfect description of Steve Jordan. A rarity in todays mostly short-attention spanned musical climate, where short lived fireworks is required to even get heard. But if he doesn´t swing to you, fine. I think he grooves like hell.

@criops 5 жыл бұрын

"something that's timeless,... Is timeless" Steve Jordan.

@MalikEmmanuel 5 жыл бұрын

criops I discovered this comment as he was saying it.

@vaughnwolf101 4 жыл бұрын

I would like this comment but its at 69 likes and how could i do such a thing

@mitchellhughes5180 4 жыл бұрын

Vaughn Wolf fair

@MrConnorTV 4 жыл бұрын

Read the comment as he was saying it. lol

@dylandenney3980 3 жыл бұрын

I mean...he's not wrong

@Atmosrainmusic 4 жыл бұрын

“And then Pino just started doing that thing that he does” 😂😂😂 One of the best bass players for sure

@michaelhorozko2347 3 жыл бұрын

May he Rip....

@woodstockjon420 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhorozko2347 , huh? Pino isn't dead (yet)..🤔 You scared me there for a quick second 😉

@A.M...... 3 жыл бұрын

Write this on my gravestone: "Something that's timeless......is timeless" - Steve Jordan.

@SeanZetterlund 5 жыл бұрын

the video that Reverb didn't need to make, but delivered. Love me some Steve Jordan!

@jerbear97 5 жыл бұрын

they didn't need to make, but *we* needed to see

@Steffentrommelt 5 жыл бұрын

The distance between two notes can be an ocean - great words, man!

@oxouk Жыл бұрын

I could listen to Steve all day. His playing and his wisdom are second to none.

@Mathias9n 5 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed of how he doesn't even play a single fill between those phrases or rhythms, that really shows his professionalism and quality as a guy that is more into the sound and quality of the drums and not into the complex unnecessary virtuosity

@jerbear97 5 жыл бұрын

his groove is enough

@Mathias9n 5 жыл бұрын

@@jerbear97 Exactly !

@express49 4 жыл бұрын

Less is More .

@TheDrummer51 4 жыл бұрын

I think it's interesting how he derides his earlier drumming with the Blues Bros. I think he was only 19 at the time. Yeah, he was busier but weren't we all at that age. What stood out to me on that live at MSG record was the B Movie Boxcar Blues track. The four bar intro to the cut-time he did on that was so tasty I literally had to wipe my eyes when I first heard it.

@danielwhitaker3994 4 жыл бұрын

very well said. likewise about the funkiest foot i've ever heard ... literally plays the pocket with his kick/s!..

@pat6696 5 жыл бұрын

Steve is that dude. What a fun guy to listen to.

@marcjansing7339 5 жыл бұрын

This should be mandatory viewing for any young musician. He seems to have a well crafted music philosophy that has been developed over deep thought and sweat equity.

@joeywho534 2 жыл бұрын

They wouldn’t have the attention span! 🤣

@stigohara6593 4 жыл бұрын

I heard that he got his big break during a major snow storm that buried NY, he was rushing from studio to studio filling-in for some of the top notch studio drummers, he blew everybody away, rock, blues, funk, oldies he made it look so easy.

@TempoDrift1480 Жыл бұрын

I guess I don't understand how that happened. I don't recall studios just letting people come in literally off the street and how important is recording during a major snow storm🤨

@vernontowing3010 3 жыл бұрын

Steve. Your playing has influenced and shaped my whole approach to playing. You. Are the man. Can’t imagine my perspective on drums without your input. Thank you

@FelixG2070 5 жыл бұрын

The master of the 'Less is more' concept ... brilliant!!

@flugplatz21 4 жыл бұрын

Meg White. LOVE HER! Been at this 30 years, can't play like her. Steve is amazing, though. The skill with which he plays less makes it all soooo sweet. Blues Brothers Live is my Bible, groove for days!

@deadlotCamper Жыл бұрын

16 more hours of this please

@davidoeberto 3 жыл бұрын

This man epitomizes style, grace and musicality. Love his stories and teaching

@martywilkinson6722 5 жыл бұрын

Such a great drummer. Its even a joy watching him play drums. A true artist.

@michaelhilson4043 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Steve Jordan is one of my favorite musicians.

@KenHollowayshow 4 жыл бұрын

Briefcase was and still is one of my favorite drumming records of all time. So much energy. So tight.

@danbowering7228 4 жыл бұрын

The man is groove incarnate; he plays what is needed. A true virtuoso doesn't have to fill ever space with a drum fill or a note, they let the space speak for itself.

@doc2earth 5 жыл бұрын

'' Something thats timeless..........is timeless'' Steve Jordan

@billdemeter4593 5 жыл бұрын

What a gentleman! His honesty about that learning less can be more, could give young players a jump on the learning curve, if they're willing to listen.

@gabrieltribuzy4885 5 жыл бұрын

Who did you think I was drums are INSANE! Steve is a freaking genius

@williamtomlinson6137 5 жыл бұрын

Great piece on why he's so good and in demand. Did a good job explaining the grooves and use of the hi-hats (and changing sizes) that I didn't understand until now. Thanks

@Deliquescentinsight 5 жыл бұрын

Music with character, feeling and groove - this is what we want. CCR were unique, from a rhythm and groove perspective no band did it better.

@JP4drumsFarrell 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite musicians that was first heard on the Blues Brothers live album. A shuffle king that drove the music. Than Robben's Tiger Walk album etc etc. He has so much soul no matter what he plays and no matter the source.

@musicalala Жыл бұрын

Sly's drummer is badass. I used to dance myself into a frenzy as a kid of about 6 years old to their greatest hits album. 100%,it's because of how deep the drummer's groove was.

@c.3636 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is a genius. Love his work with Keith

@mrtyreus0 3 жыл бұрын

And now it's a ubiquitous beat. All thanks to the rhythm composer Steve Jordan. 9/10 whenever I sit at a kit, this is the groove I attempt to emulate. Thank you, Mr. Steve Jordan. You are the man.

@nhojasperin 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Reverb, for this. This is a gem! His touch is amazing. No matter what gear he uses, his sound is there. The snare sounded like his signature snare, it's uncanny!

@steveskocki2218 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Jordan has always been a favorite drummer of mine. Thanks for the video.

@johnredberg 5 жыл бұрын

This man is 62 years old! Man, drumming keeps you young...!

@jordanbrazinski8260 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable how this he’s is killing it still at 63 years old. Goat

@davidkaplan8310 5 жыл бұрын

Steve is king !!! Loving those open tones on the kit !!!

@BrentonStirm 5 жыл бұрын

Got to meet Steve that day at his clinic! He's definitely one of the greats!!

@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION 4 жыл бұрын

The original Drummer Late night: David Letterman Show ( 1981).. Those dudes. Jordan, Hiram Bullock, Will Lee & Paul Shaefer... Best ever ..tight, funky, groove masters..

@DerekTJ 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Jordan's musical ear is so good, that his sight packed it in.

@popularbeats777 5 жыл бұрын

5:34 understanding lenght of the note.. he teaches that on his dvd too and it changed my drumming right away.

@polara01 5 жыл бұрын

I have a new appreciation for Steve Jordan now always loved him with the Blues Brothers scene and I think he is a little hard on himself with Soul Man and his rendition I think it works especially live in the context of Jake and Elwood jumping around but his thoughts and reverence for the original drumming just shows the respect he has and the reverence for those Timeless classics he is so modest he doesn't realize his version has also become a Timeless classic that stands up on its own as well!

@pjoker1000 4 жыл бұрын

I listen a lot of amazing drummers, guys from progressive, session drummers, jazz guys, metal but I.don't know why Steve Jordan moves my soul in a way that no other drummer can.

@petersensalas8643 3 жыл бұрын

Love ur work on all john Mayer albums...I dont get tired of listening to ur drumming.......great video...thanx.

@ronj9448 4 жыл бұрын

Genius common sense. These ideas can be applied to any instruments.

@MatthiasKrumm 5 жыл бұрын

13 minutes of so damn much knowledge - incredible!

@stephenhatchersh 5 жыл бұрын

Please do another trio record! Lock John and Pino in a room and make it happen!!!

@salthedrummer1 3 жыл бұрын

Sly "You can make it if you try". I too practiced to that song in my early years, drummer Greg Errico played a paradiddle between foot and snare at the end of the some. Legendary !

@GabrielKerr 5 жыл бұрын

His kick and snare tuning are super key (pun intended) to his overall sound too. He's awesome. I didn't consider the larger hats either...amazing!

@salrodriguez51 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan is Legendary absolutely on of my favs! great that he mentioned some my heros too, Al Jackson jr. Greg Errico, Doug Clifford... Thanks Steve !.

@mattcontreras2661 5 жыл бұрын

He didn't play with those music icons, those music icons played with him

@jerbear97 5 жыл бұрын

congratulations, you played yourself

@alexandersomethingorother786 5 жыл бұрын

Everybody played with everybody that they played with?

@Schumanized 5 жыл бұрын

Matt Contreras In...deed

@kazimzaidi5854 5 жыл бұрын

I love this. The best musicians I've played with have been the least flashy. Keeping perfect groove is sublime in itself!

@jasonshrestha 4 жыл бұрын

this was awesome! Wish John would do a video like this, and just go crazy on the gears he has and how he approaches it!

@Station2Station-du2gh 6 ай бұрын

I never understood why he was my favorite drummer; why he was a grooviest drummer I'd ever heard. Now I understand. It's the beauty of what he's not playing.

@diegoa.morera3000 3 жыл бұрын

The best way to describe Steve's playing is Tasty. Love this man's drumming!

@aussie_philosopher8079 5 жыл бұрын

Totally unique musician . Do another album with Mayer , I love it !!

@demarcomac6573 Жыл бұрын

he play on the album alta suciedad, a top 10 Argentina album, Andres Calamaro was a Steve fan, Steve on that album proves that he can play any style of drumming so perfect and clean...

@peteasarisi2536 3 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of him playing those drums he's such a monster

@takethedayoffman8661 5 жыл бұрын

steve’s the man

@k32460 Жыл бұрын

wow wow wow this is just the way it should be ... Steve Jordan ... thanks god !! just love this ...

@pierreg8562 5 жыл бұрын

amazing video - so much knowledge, what a legend

@DesignRhythm 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Jordan is a national treasure.

@newtojersey32 4 жыл бұрын

He's 100% spot-on when he talks about 14 vs 17 hats. I remember Kenny Aronoff saying something similar--14s and 15s bleed all over the kit mics and are simultaneously everywhere but doing little for the music, while 17s are true musician's instruments.

@DynamicRockers 10 ай бұрын

You should try 18" Hi-Hats, you can even crash them while open :)

@llRoBoBinHoll 8 ай бұрын

I record cymbals with a spaced pair of overheads rather than close micing any single cymbal. I think that work better for ‘smaller’ hats like 14”. I like the sparkling sound of

@bucknasty5374 5 жыл бұрын

Good Fucking damn it that KIT SOUNDS AMAZING. That snare, and those cymbals.. woooowww

@Casey_J96 5 жыл бұрын

I could just sit and listen to him drum away all day long. Don’t need any other instruments just Steve

@StephenFinsel 5 жыл бұрын

I remember when the "Blues Brothers" movie came out, I was used to motown (growing up in NW Ohio listening to CKLW) and listening to Steve jordan blew me away. I have been trying to emulate him, Jim Keltner and Ginger baker my entire life. Very good video, I need more!

@michaelhegyan7464 3 жыл бұрын

Small world...worked at CK, back in 82', when Dick Purtain, in morning drive..

@pauls3946 4 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him all day!

@moritzmark3418 2 жыл бұрын

I love what he is saying about big hats. So true all the way!

@EDOGG62 4 жыл бұрын

"What beat am I going to play on this song?" Love that. Ha ha.

@bpivr 5 жыл бұрын

He’s right about Al Jackson. He was an incredibly tasteful drummer.

@adamisaac4685 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm talkin bout man, honest delivery. This Kat is one of my favs. As a Bassist, I happen to know, your only as good as your drummer. So make sure it's a good one.

@nickcalavitta9337 5 жыл бұрын

This dudes a beast!

@joshmoule1161 4 жыл бұрын

Love steve Jordan’s drum sticks, it’s all I use

@autodidacticprofessor869 4 жыл бұрын

This man is a National Treasure!!!

@datdudedoug 5 жыл бұрын

This is why he's incredible

@RolfWamFjell 5 жыл бұрын

This is pure gold.

@odaydrums 4 жыл бұрын

One of my fave drummers

@mathstar4176 2 жыл бұрын

Oh this is so educational, Steve, just really beautiful and outta sight, as Jimi would say.

@iiWNMii 5 жыл бұрын

The distance between 0 and 1. Steve Jordan is a philosopher.

@GIBKEL 3 жыл бұрын

Hanging with you would be tops. Loved that interview with Rick Beato. You showed that how a groove shapes it right into your memory.

@kitano0 5 жыл бұрын

Since he changes out snares more than any other drummer I know of, I would like to see a video of him explaining his "philosophy" of snares. I would also love to see the John Mayer Trio reform for a couple of albums.

@Drumminsince89 5 жыл бұрын

I thinks its an ear thing, I heard him say in an interview "play what the song calls for". Which makes sense, you dont want to hear a really tight and focused 13" snare on a rock ballad, you want something with some depth, plus Steve is past the point of his career of tuning one snare to fit a bunch of songs, thats what drum techs are for..Hahaha

@nikcrosina 4 жыл бұрын

You gotta listen to the early (as in later 70ies) Blues Brothers live records. he was then what - 18/19/20 years old? Fantastic drummer! Love his playing!

@joecanzano 5 жыл бұрын

Every drummer should watch this video.

@yourtulpa 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is a wizard. And never do I stop admiring him but... I have tried to hop on that big hi-hat train and I failed. 14's are and always will be the perfect hats for me. There's something exciting and challenging each time you try to tame the beast those 14's are. And that's every time you hit 'em.

@michaelinglis8516 5 жыл бұрын

I learned to play drums using his sticks for about two years. I eventually moved onto 8Ds for softer stuff and 85A's for heavier styles. But i still pull out a set of the Steve Jordan sticks from time to time and a grove on something.

@Mr01Parrot 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Jordan and Steve Ferrone are from a different planet. Great stuff here....

@keviniverson 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this drummer 👌

@toddcooper3599 4 жыл бұрын

A True Icon

@Billfish57 5 жыл бұрын

Steve, you are way to hard on yourself. I live for music, listen all the time and played drums back in my high schooldays and when the Blues Brothers Record came out, I played that damn thing as much as any record I ever played at that time, every day in the summer of '79, those songs and your drumming was just great, I don't think you have ever played a thing I don't love, I watched you play on David Lettermen with Paul, and Lee, you have always had my full attention, playing with Kieth, John or whoever, easily one of my favorite drummers ever. I really love your attitude sitting back there, driving the song along, if you played those blues songs in a bad way, I wouldn't have loved them so much and they wouldn't have sold millions like they did. So many people want you to play for in their music, for a very good reason.

@richmccoig743 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!

@probablynot9998 3 жыл бұрын

The beat at the end is gold.

@SimonTittley 5 жыл бұрын

Love Steve's infectious enthusiasm - didn't realise he'd done BeBop as well as his rock thing...

@GoodLifeMedicine 5 жыл бұрын

My new favorite drummer.

@jakobsterner800 5 жыл бұрын

THE LEGEND! I saw him with John Mayer in the Ericsson Globe 2017, he was/is amazing!!!

@alanmartinez1025 3 жыл бұрын

his advice is gold!

@willjam465 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, yes!!!!! What a great video.

@jwcross6110 5 жыл бұрын

The five people who disliked this video have no groove.

@LeeVing88 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know about that, but they're definitely assholes.

@fz0gtg 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly have no soul!

@CommanderCodyNashville 3 жыл бұрын

I love Steve! This is great!

@GatBrothers1 2 жыл бұрын

Great….beautiful…deep…..and more Thank you so much mr’ Steve Jordan….❤️

@davidcurtis4478 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome Steve! 👍👍

@nathanielbrice8725 Жыл бұрын

Steve Jordan = feel + groove + musicality + ultra cool

@FadjarMoeljarto 3 ай бұрын

Unique groove, great Steve jordan🥁🔥👍

@stupendousmusic4190 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Jordan is the man! Love those Beyerdynamic mics!

@diovdL 4 жыл бұрын

1:30 "And then Pino... You know just.. started doing that thing you know that he does and eh.." Best description of Pino I ever heard. By far.