I now LOVE this dude. Hated him when I was a teenager. ONLY because I was an aspiring FUNK drummer and Hip-Hop artist and my drum instructor at the time idolized Jo Jones. "This is REAL drumming", he would say and just shit on any other styles! So I refused to listen to Jo Jones. I now regret doing so!!! LOL

@patmygroin

4 жыл бұрын

Hakim Muhammad this is why we learn from our mistakes and grow stronger

@rmyancey

4 жыл бұрын

I have a similar story. I had a teacher back in high-school that found out I was a big fan of older music. He kept a giant book of Bob Dylan lyrics on his desk and always urged me to listen. I argued that Dylan killed folk and the Beatles killed jazz so I wasn't interested. Now as an adult I have become a HUGE Bob Dylan fan.

@jeromeduffy9270

4 жыл бұрын

Dylan was a poet. If Jo sticks can talk. This is Poetry

@written12

4 жыл бұрын

There’s much to be said for classic funk drumming (hip hop I can live without. Anyway, glad your ears came to jazz.

@BigWill2k

4 жыл бұрын

Your teacher was a fool, some great innovation in those genres. Im not surprised your feelings towards an arrogant individual can be transferred onto the artist they like. For me this happened when a snobbish guitarist would rave about Phish and Derek Trucks Band. I can see they are good but I just never want to listen to them.

Love how he always seems like he's having a blast while playing.

@Jazzhog

4 жыл бұрын

I have no doubt, J.J is having a blast...

@stewartnicol3028

4 жыл бұрын

Valéria Carneiro if you aren't having a blast while you are playing you must still be learning or trying...✌️

@adams115

4 жыл бұрын

Valéria Carneiro, it would be fun wouldnt it

@SZebS

4 жыл бұрын

What i aspire to

@mamarremamarremamarremamar4092

4 жыл бұрын

Beat

When you love what you do it looks like this.

@tikclips225

4 жыл бұрын

Candia Bass I love drumming but smiling like that is difficult to do when you’re thrashing like he is 😂

@Digalog

4 жыл бұрын

@@tikclips225 I guess take ok on a more appreciative attitude. It also seemed he didnt care too much things slighy went of amd in that relaxedness pick up the pace for the next thing

@richardshepherd9687

4 жыл бұрын

fun

@EverydayStrangers

3 жыл бұрын

10000% Agree!!!!

@axsent801

3 жыл бұрын

Word

His smile is like a 3rd stick

@florencesunitha2156

4 жыл бұрын

Like a 7A stick

@leafar8272

4 жыл бұрын

@Ramon Ggg how?

@MichaelRei99

4 жыл бұрын

Le Afar he was talking about himself.

@arekpocicki5681

4 жыл бұрын

get this stiks

@Military450Veteran

4 жыл бұрын

LMBO (a 3rd stick)! 😝 😂 🎹 🎵

I actually played a gig with him in 1967. I was very young, but I realized that I was on the bandstand with greatness.

@jimos9057

Жыл бұрын

wowwww thats sick!!!

@paulgentile1024

Жыл бұрын

wow, 67' lots of jazz greats in their prime.. you must have seen some amazing..

@elijahscott896

Жыл бұрын

Bro that’s epic

@AmodinAM

8 ай бұрын

Wow. Can you tell us more about that gig? What did you play? On what instrument? Who else was there?

His energy is so magnetic here. He's obviously very skilled, but in this moment, it doesn't feel like he's showing off his skills. Instead he's showing off the versatility of the instrument itself. We get to experience _his_ appreciation for music. Or is it just me?

@acferency75

Жыл бұрын

No, that's a great read

@jorymil

10 ай бұрын

He's coaxing so many different sounds out of the instrument. Not a bad read at all.

@namelessghost8473

10 ай бұрын

Definitely not just you, he looks like he's having so much fun!

@AmodinAM

8 ай бұрын

Very well put! Thank you

He makes drumming look like the funnest thing in the world

@jaycue7641

4 жыл бұрын

Because to him it is

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823

4 жыл бұрын

It is

@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202

4 жыл бұрын

SLAP

@cheftekard7165

4 жыл бұрын

Smiley It literally is 😹 I’m not even a good drummer at all and it is FUN

@hR-gw3re

4 жыл бұрын

it is you dickhead. try dancing to an only guitar song

That vibe they slip into at 3:25 is simply the holy grail.

@beastl8rsk8r02

3 жыл бұрын

Aaron Smyth afro-Cuban

@richardspanish5980

3 жыл бұрын

That's Caravan

PAPA JO JONES: Flawless, Effortless... That drum sound is timeless... Thank you so much, PAPA!!! 👍🏼🥁♥️

@Panassie19

2 жыл бұрын

You are today, Internet friends, 4.000.201 having already seen the video of Jo JONES in his version of "CARAVAN".

@IEW_7

2 жыл бұрын

@@Panassie19 ... and thank you very much sir! For sharing Papa's gem ... It's an honour for all drummers. 🙏🏼

@SuperMikado282

2 жыл бұрын

You are spot on my friend.

@IEW_7

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperMikado282 Dear friend... Thanks a lot!

@Pamledger478

Жыл бұрын

This drummer is great .. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a6iI27acZqnQmrg.html

Perfect touch, perfect musicality, perfect technique, perfect stick control, perfect creativity...JUST PERFECT DRUMMING FROM A PERFECT DRUMMER

@ssdirk

4 жыл бұрын

Steeltowner There is no perfect drumming...stop being a putz

@djfglobal3377

4 жыл бұрын

Shawn 'SSDirk' Schultz Except that which seems perfect in the moment Cheers Shawn!

@jimfritz9503

4 жыл бұрын

@@ssdirk You re right. But he s a Perfect example of how to do it right. I d give him a 9.5 out of 10. The man could play.

@peternemeth1777

4 жыл бұрын

@@ssdirk yws there is a perfect drumming. When you playing isn't interfered by your mind but flows directly from your soul and at the samw time your in the flow of it and you feel it and ylu know it. That's perfect drumming. It applies to any music instrument: guitar, piano whatsoever. When it flows naturally out of your soul and it moves you to express it, what then comes out is perfect even if its technically not perfect but perfect in its expression. I wish that any devoted musician once experiences this because there's no better feeling when you feel one and united with your instrument. Papa Joe surely is in the flow here. His facial expression speaks books about it. Outstanding drummer. In the league of the bests of the best.

@richardshepherd9687

4 жыл бұрын

all gone

He's in heaven and giving us a heavenly performance!

@normanlovesirsaxalot2991

3 жыл бұрын

Sir are you related to Hughes? Preston my father spoke highly of him.His book was around so many times I read it

@MarcusVinicius-we2pg

Жыл бұрын

Heaven? I'm sure he is in a better place .

The last few moments of this video are magical… he’s almost experiencing a musical rapture! Papa Jo may not have had the raw technical skill of Buddy Rich and the like but between his musicality, innovation and his sheer love for the drums he’s one of the very best to play the kit. It’s a privilege for me to share the instrument with him.

I am 70 years old and have been drumming since I was 12. This man has always been my ideal. So much sound out of such a small set. Ginger Baker said it best, most of today's rock drummers are bashers not drummers. This was a drummer.

@maxdobasquete

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!!!!👏👏👏👏👏✊👍

this man is expressing himself at the highest levels of the art

Thank you for your comment. We recorded the sound with a Nagra IV. As for the picture I used up to 3 movie cameras Arriflex 16 mm BL.

Jo was THE archetype for modern big band drumming. As part of Basie's first rhythm section, they redefined swing and made an entire nation get up and dance. Buddy Rich always cited him as a main influence and referred to him as the slickest drummer who ever lived. Wish we had more footage of the drumset's founding fathers..

I DON'T BELIEVE I EVER SAW A DRUMMER HAVE SO MUCH FUN , WHILE PLAYING HIS SET OF DRUMS ALL THE WHILE SWITCHING BACK AND FORTH FROM THE MATCHED GRIP TO THE CONVENTIONAL GRIP !!!! SIMPLY AMAZINGLY ENTERTAINING !!!!!!!!!

@livingbirthcontrol8145

4 жыл бұрын

he do be vibin tho

@user-nl3hp8bs4x

4 жыл бұрын

Billy Higgins

@richardshepherd9687

4 жыл бұрын

tony williams was good at this also

@a.nobodys.nobody

Жыл бұрын

Purdie

Amazed he never drops his sticks. As loose and relaxed and you will ever see.

His facial expressions reflect his joy of showing his skills.

How on earth can someone give this a thumbs down?

@choochoorabinowitz5354

2 жыл бұрын

No taste, no life, no soul. Just dead inside.

@EleanorPeterson

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong grip? 😁

@JSTNtheWZRD

2 жыл бұрын

Probably snobby drummers

@robdam8880

2 жыл бұрын

Jealousy.

We all should experience feeling like this about something... this intense. Wow.

@scumshine2351

4 жыл бұрын

the average person can feel this way by having sex

@nikelodeon6852

4 жыл бұрын

@@scumshine2351 he meant something productive...

@crowns9966

2 жыл бұрын

@@nikelodeon6852 Well sex definitely produces something, accidentally a lot of times but it does

@crowns9966

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, you can tell he is having the time of his life everytime he plays the drums

I started to play drums about a week ago and it's really hard, but watching this doesn't make me want to give up, his happiness is so contagious and he is mesmerizing to watch. I want to get to the level where I enjoy playing as much as he does

@polskiow9508

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing today, with drums i mean

@TheHudson601

Жыл бұрын

Keep going

@brak1381

9 ай бұрын

If Mr.Jones playing gives you those feelings, I hope you haven’t forgotten to PLAY your drums. Feel that simple rhythm and play.

Is it possible to learn such power? Man this guy is truly a legend

How the hell are some people going to “dislike” this performance is beyond me 🤦🏻‍♂️. This man is a genius and his smile is contagious!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥. This is what pure joy looks like

@frankburdodrums8984

4 жыл бұрын

They probably just don't like drums. Otherwise they would know everybody has their own style and something different and unique musically to offer and there is nothing to 👎.

@connorbyrnedrums

4 жыл бұрын

Jealousy probably

@richardshepherd9687

4 жыл бұрын

this is my first cousin i have seen him play his fingers

@paradiddle16

4 жыл бұрын

was gonna post the same here. How can you dislike this?

He taught my dad to play drums in 1940-41. Jo used to come to the house to visit when I was a young teenager. Great guy....

@markiyanhapyak349

10 ай бұрын

SERIOUSLY...…‽‽

RESPECT!

Target has never seen a more talented employee,

@SmashedPeaz

4 жыл бұрын

Adam S too funny! I was thinking the same thing

@inka0268

3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact… Do NOT where a red shirt to Targét on Black Friday!!! I made that mistake. Not once but TWICE!!! 😖 🤣

@JustbeinFrank97

3 жыл бұрын

@@inka0268 I can only imagine the amount shit customers and employees accidentally gave you that night 😭😂

So very musical and creative! Beautiful spontaneous flow of ideas! One of the greatest of all time!

I could watch this man beat his drums for hours and hours. amazing talent, feels so good watching this magician on drums

Man I love that Cross stick snare off swing he does at around 2:50. Masterful drum solo. Bravo.

5 new drum shells and 12 new tuning locks but still the same old drum head …ha ha …brilliant and all done with such a fantastic smile 😀

I just love how the music is engrained into his soul

There can only be one ! Jo Jones the ultimate showman , complete with that matching smile playing over his genius lightning speed drumnastic style ......makes it all look so easy .

Man! His movement around drumset is so velvety smooth and graceful.

God bless Jo Jones. Such beautiful player, and a huge influence to this day.

When you watch this in Japan his hands are blurred out.

@justadrummer1376

4 жыл бұрын

Prashant Gnawali why?

@koruru7671

4 жыл бұрын

Because they look phallic?

@talhakayar

4 жыл бұрын

Fresh_Content he’s literally fucking those drums, wdym why

@alexandrumircea

4 жыл бұрын

Loool

@mikenedelcu3682

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha good one.

I had to check up on this myself but this drummer here is papa jo jones just so everyone knows, not philly jo jones. They are very commonly confused and even coincedently died within days of each other which is crazy but both were great and influential drummers and should be distinct from one another.

@hgaleano96galeano52

9 жыл бұрын

Philly joe* not jo apologies

@gabrielserra6739

9 жыл бұрын

Harley Galeano howw this is a monster of the drum

@spensert4933

3 жыл бұрын

I saw him when he was pushing 80. I was in awe just because he was among the Gods of his time.

The MOST joyful musician EVER!

How can even just one person dislike this...sigh...he was for sure one of the best ever.

Made me so happy to see his joy it put tears in my eyes

I can't upvote this enough. Not often you see a great drum solo that makes you laugh as well.

Jo Jones est l un des plus grands batteurs de l histoire du jazz. Quelle facilité il dégage alors qu il joue de l un des instruments les plus difficiles. J balon

One of my favorite drummers, but I don't think I've ever heard him play a lengthy drum solo. Every bit as tasteful, colorful, and melodic as one would expect! This is so much better than all the hyper-virtuosic stuff all over KZread. This is true musicianship!

He was the gentleman of jazz drumming. Always smiling and having a good time. Finesse. How can you not enjoy his performances with or without the solos?

@boomerguy9935

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! How can anybody not smile when they watch him play! I'm smiling now.

@alexanderSydneyOz

Жыл бұрын

Without disputing his abilities, it seems that he might not have been a "gentleman": "In addition to his artistry on the drums, Jones was known for his irascible, combative temperament. One famous instance of his irritable temper was in the spring of 1936, during a jam session at the Reno Club in Kansas City. A young Charlie Parker was attempting to play an improvised solo, but lost track of the chord changes; as a sign of contempt, Jones threw a cymbal from his drum kit onto the floor near Parker's feet to get him to leave the stage."

the flow he has around the kit is astounding

This man’s smile makes me so damn happy :)

The prodigious feel and technique is enhanced to full integration by the joy this man plays with. Ladies and gentleman, this is what a museum of experience SOUNDS like...

This dude is freaking awesome!! Love him playing and grinning ear to ear.

Damn, I love seeing this kind of joy when someone truly talented, truly skilled, gets to display their art. I love seeing Steph Curry play ball. I love seeing Daniel Day-Lewis act. I love seeing Freddie Mercury sing. I never knew about this guy until today, and I'm terrible at music, but wow. He's captivating. He's up in that level, at least to a totally untrained ear like mine.

@honeymoonisover

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with this, his passion is contagious

@ryanphelan6861

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely great ear man it's innovation at it's highest level and when genius level potential is fulfilled can't miss it. all through life theirs greats but the genius is the innovator a true original. You nailed it obviously he's expressing himself 100% he's conversing and enjoying and entertaining his quintet with miles, trane ,red and Paul 😳 omg. Saw Jordan a bunch of times had to.... fllew to Chicago for playoffs once a year...but from Boston seeing birds Celtics that crowd stared like school kids over during the layup line , as if reduced to the local high school star scenario but in NBA in the garden with big 3. He moved different than anybody acceleration, explosion, nuance , and flexibility again innovation plus real key on top his ability to hold that ball like a toy only Otis Thorpe , chamberlain, rodman, some others obviously but big men! Giving greatest athlete on the court all the most elite skills then that added component. Magic obviously too it's outrageous advantage Phil Jackson loves to talk about in greatest conversation because kobe playing to his credit and genius developed his shot earlier , even with hand checking and era of 7 footers you couldn't stop from getting to the hoop and finishing. Michael a 6-6 guy who can pick up any hall of Fame point guard his era full court defensively was silly. Steph in another way absolutely silly how soft his touch and mechanics are to allow such range. undeniably greatest shooter of all time,Larry in big moments, Reggie too, ray Allen poetry in motion, glen rice what form I think Dale Ellis was best pure mechanics until Steph. Dale was machine. Steph is prodigious shooter. Klay Thompson too what a treat. Two of my favorite topic's sorry man 👌☺️ great observation and comment!!

This man is the best drummer I’ve ever seen I wish I was like him such a good drummer

@n1night635

Жыл бұрын

@Simon Donovan Jo jones is great at drums because he loves it. Buddy Rich loves drums because he’s great at it. I think overall Jo has so much more musical aspect to his drumming. His solos are so fun to listen to

Mind bending drumming. I have never seen anything like his style. And what a lovely person! Just a joy to watch him play.

He and Jimi Hendrix had a jam session once, it doesn’t exist because the tape spontaneously combusted.

@DarthLore00

4 жыл бұрын

Damn what a shame

@derrylbrooks9075

4 жыл бұрын

I bet

@kurtbarlow9402

4 жыл бұрын

Lemmy sat in on the session as well. It was recorded back when he was a "roadie" on the Hendrix crew

@kurtbarlow9402

4 жыл бұрын

@Mel Phillips It's a well known fact that Lemmy was a roadie for Hendrix.

@podlou9939

3 жыл бұрын

😂

This chap is fantastic to watch. I can see the genuine happiness drumming brings him.

I always love watching Marco Minneman laugh amd smile when he's playing-clearly after watching this awesome display I see where he gets that from-Papa Jo is a pure pleasure to watch-Love watching people who clearly "are" the music and love every second of playing it! Will be listening to more Papa Jo Jones!!

The most powerful Jojo

@jade9288

4 жыл бұрын

Second most*** No one can beat Jojo Siwa 😤😤

@leaf5591

4 жыл бұрын

im not laughing

@infintygamers00

4 жыл бұрын

@@leaf5591 I am 😈

As much as I've seen videos of him when I was young, I only recently (in the last 10-15 years) truly appreciate his playing.

GOD,This guy sure can do anything with the drums Absolutely brilliant & amazing. From a 70yo Aussie fan.

i cant stop watching this

Oh my gosh, the organ sound works so well for Caravan

Truly awesome... and a perfect example of a musical drum solo! All the gospel guys should watch this...

He looks so happy! It makes me happy too.

How this happy Legend has dislikes!Papa Jo Jones is one of the greatest drummers ever lived!

2 secondes c'est le temps qu'il faut pour avoir le sourire quand on écoute Jo Jones jouer dans cette vidéo!

Pure magic. Time machine... jazz is forever. Look and listen and the world becomes immediately a better place 🖤

Guys blood pressure has to be a 1. Unbelievable. Most relaxed drummer at this talent level that I've ever seen.

This exceptional footage would have never seen the light of day without my father Hugues Panassié (1912 - 1974). In 1930 at 18, he discovered Jazz, met Louis Armstrong and plethora of other musicians whom he became friends with. A passion was born. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gpuJx5dxdpuYo7A.html Founder of HOT CLUB DE FRANCE, he dedicated his life to it. Forty years later he directed from Montauban, the shooting schedule for my film "L'AVENTURE DU JAZZ". I was IN CHARGE of the cameras .... and of all the pre - shooting meetings that were never filmed live !!! Hugues Panassié liked to tell his passion and share it. Today I have become A RELAY , magnificently helped by the immense talent of Jo Jones. fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugues_Panassi%C3%A9 You are today, Internet friends, 4.479.331 having already seen the video of Jo JONES in his version of "CARAVAN".

@domingossavio9418

4 жыл бұрын

With all the honestly, Sir, you are a genius!

@trevorelliston1

4 жыл бұрын

Louis Panassie your father instigated one of the best sessions with Milton ‘Mez’ Mezzrow, Tommy Ladnier and Sidney Bechet, and Teddy Bunn on guitar.

@richardshepherd9687

4 жыл бұрын

i met hank crawford in tuskaloosa, alabama when i was 15 years old

@klausrain111

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, great to hear that!

@jonknestrick5219

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting

I watched many many drummers on KZread. This guy, god bless, is definitely the best of the best. Godfather of drums.

A lot of drum solos can be too long and boring but not this one. Really entertaining and he's loving every minute of it. Papa Jo Jones is a legend in jazz drumming and we can see why!

So jazzy even his snare drum skin turned black.

@jonathancastro8487

4 жыл бұрын

Thats racist... but real

@blackychouette

4 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣 That's not racist... and it's real.

@ericoschmitt

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonathancastro8487 Doesnt look racist to me, all the best jazz musicians back then were black. Thats a compliment!

@JonathanCruzOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

@@ericoschmitt Agreed.

@MichalSmola8

4 жыл бұрын

@@ericoschmitt It is a compliment, but still a rasist one.

A 6 year old on a playground full of toys couldn’t have more fun that Jo Jones is havin here.

Watching a good musician doing what they do best and enjoying it so infectious. guaranteed to make me smile.

The middle section is reminiscent of the 40s big bang era drummers... Love it... he's outstanding and he looks as if he is truly enjoying playing

Amazing drummer. Very creative, great chops, & all he plays just sounds great. Great talent.

He's talking to us and his face is part of the conversation.

One of the greatest joys I have in watching him is his pure joy in his craft! His enjoyment is contagious, and his skills are legenday.

This guy makes me rethink everything about what makes a good drum solo. He obviously has the technical abilities but chooses to make it more a performance. Unique, awesome drummer!

wow!!!

@DylanLeoGamer

3 жыл бұрын

Dale lion

Aaaah !! He's having so much fun ! Great work.

So much joy and so much musical brilliance combined in one body mind & soul. One of the GOATs indeed.

I'm very impressed how you can hear all the notes he plays at every nuance at every dynamic level. This proves you don't necessarily need 1 mic/drum. Even with very minimal miking & specific miking positions that you can still get a clean & clear sound as if the drumkit had 1 mic/drum provided you have the right mics.

Quite possibly the coolest drummer to ever live....

This performance never gets old.

drummers always look so happy whenever they play solos and it makes me happy

What an example of love for the instrument and the music he played. A smile of pure inspiration. Thanks for the memories, JJ.

Is it legal to have that much fun while drumming?

@fabiogarcia1431

3 жыл бұрын

Not nowadays.

@ezequielrodriguez6327

3 жыл бұрын

Not playing something that difficult...

@friedrichengelpanther7732

3 жыл бұрын

Let me check the constitution

@ThatMeansHesMad

3 жыл бұрын

It should be illegal to *not* have this much fun

@joesutherland2017

3 жыл бұрын

@@ezequielrodriguez6327 Cool. When can we look forward to you posting your letter-perfect cover of this performance to prove your point so we can follow your lead and judge you like you judged Jo Jones? Also, Bert's post was about having fun- you're the one who made it about competition. So go on ahead, we'll wait for you.

A true legend! They just don't come any better....

1:32, That switch back to traditional grip was beautiful

I consider this guy thee most musical drummer that ever lived

Definitely my tempo here!

2:14 my favourite part

A pure entertainer!!! Unbelievable skill acquired from years of passion for music and making people happy. Thanks Joe!!!

Wow, the dexterity. The subtleties. Thank you for this gift of near perfection.

and then there's jo jones.....what a monster player...such feeling and soul....such attack and yet finesse with the drums.....LOVE IT!

God bless this talented man/drummer.

I love the faces Jo makes when he plays. He's so happyy!

One of the all time greats; Him and Joe Morello are beyond good !!

Never a smiling happier, having a good-time, drummer.

That was beautiful. What a master, who felt the music.

This is the memory I bring back when I feel down. This man emanates life, passion and joy in such a simple way.

Even though I’m not into the older jazz stuff it’s still amazing to watch all of these great players, they show so much happiness in there playing it’s amazing!