#stevejordan

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Too all the fools who said seeing old men on stage was a waste of time & money. “Why would you pay to see a bunch of old guys on stage?” Let me tell you, for the musicians who see themselves continuing this as the vision they pursue with the same passion as our elders have endured. You would be lucky to pursue such a career as these legends, let alone have the same energy & youthfulness. Just to have a glimpse of that is enough inspiration to stay inspired. RIP Charlie, Steve Jordan was holding down with such an attitude. I cant stop thinking of how he just maintained the groove with such respect and reverence. It was what he was hired for that particular reason, but his attitude is what really changed my life as a musician. The pocket only gets deeper from here. • • • • • #losangeles #stevejordan #charliewatts #therollingstones (at SoFi Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVKRLF7rYX2/?utm_medium=tumblr

As many of you know, Steve Jordan is my favorite drummer. I’ve been scouring the globe for a Yamaha Club Custom which he helped design. I couldn’t believe that a local session drummer had it in storage and was willing to part with it While Steve Jordan’s drumming has become synonymous with his work with John Mayer, I have been a fan of his playing for long before that. I’m a guitarist. Guitar players at some point develop an affinity for Jazz/Fusion players and I was no different. Steve’s work with Robben ford, John Scofield and David Sanborn are incredible drumming albums that are often overlooked. His playing with Keith Richards in the 80s and 90s is a masterclass in laying down an incredible groove. Of course all the live work he’s done with so many incredible artists should also be mentioned. So while his work with John Mayer does have some influence in my drumming DNA, it’s definitely his earlier work that I still consider a drumming touchstone So since I’ll never be able to even get within 1000 miles of his incredible feel, I’m hoping this drum kit will help me get a little closer to getting that Steve Jordan thing. Here’s to new drums and my favorite drummer of all time ❤️🥁 • • • • • • • • #Yamaha #YamahaDrums #SteveJordan #Meinl #zildjian @jhaudio #drums #drummer #sessiondrummer #sessionmusician #pluginAlliance #universalaudio #universalaudioapollo @uaudio @pluginalliance #pluginalliance @slatedigital #SlatePlugins https://www.instagram.com/p/CTLDiCvBKcB/?utm_medium=tumblr