I was very fortunate enough to work with Joel in a popular country band - Pure Prairie League - at about the same time he was also playing with Michel Camilo. I don't think either of us expected to play in a country band but back then it was way better money than I was making on the local scene so why not? It ended up that it was a great time and I realized you can learn from any situation. The guys in the band nicked named Joel "Rolls-n-fills" but we all loved his playing - he was spot on and a fiery drummer every night. But the best thing about Joel was that he was super great guy - down to earth and a lot of fun to hang with. Sounds great Joel!

His taste in fills, his solid groove and undestanding of time are simply unmatched! Damn your good Joel!!!

Rosenblatt is so solid and crisp in his playing. Unreal stick control. Saw him a couple years ago with Chieli Minucci/Special EFX.

FANTASTIC DRUMMER! and super nice guy, I had the pleasure of playing after him at the Kaslo Jazz Festival in B.C. Canada a few years, really nice guy.

I've been following Rosenblatt since my discovery of him on Michel Camilo's self-titled album. I've never been able to figure out why he's not more well-known. The guy is amazing...

@bataxs1

7 жыл бұрын

because he made recordings in the past that sound to much like Weckl...I think that actually did not help to his music career...But yes, hes great drummer.

@fardrum

5 жыл бұрын

@@bataxs1 I agree with you, the funny thing is that on that Camilo record Rosenblatt somehow outperforms Weckl in his own territory...

@NMRK91

3 жыл бұрын

Joel and Dave were roommates at one time.

This video is a song called "No Strings Attached" from the funky CD "Double B/Double V", a joint effort from guitarist Vinny Valentino, bassist Baron Browne and Joel Rosenblatt. The CD features the keys player Tom Coster and one track with the super voice of Chrissi Poland.

His kit is one of the best sounding I've ever heard!

A great player to learn from and emulate. If I could pick one person to play like it would have to be Joel.

Been a fan of Joel's for many years (since his days with Spyro Gyra). He has such solid groove and stick control.

I just saw Joel play last week in the Berkshires -- his technique flawless and his musicianship first-rate. Never explained was why he left Spyro Gyra abruptly in 2004 while the band was recording The Deep End.

WAY underrated. Dude's a beast.

cleanest drummer of all times

@paulbowers5995

2 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to understand what you mean by “clean” and how Joel would be “cleaner” than Billy Cobham or Dave Matthews’s drummer, or the guy who drummed for Rush or Vinnie Colliauta (sp) or any number of other drummers. This is a serious question not some wise ass response.

@lorenzmuller3542

4 ай бұрын

​@@paulbowers5995I think he meant the sound and that is surely super clean and crisp!

When I was a kid I used to listen to my dad's Spyro Gyra CD all the time. That production was always so nice. Made my little mini stereo back in the 90's sound so awesome. Cool to finally put a face to that drummer I used to pretend to be in my room. HaHa

Great🙏🏼Congrats Joel and Vic!

Joel great perfomance!!!...GOD bless you!!!

Such an inspiring dude. Beautiful composition.

Rosenblatt very musical drummer..... always interesting to listen to.

So smooth.

legend!

Um dos melhores bateristas q já vi

Bom demais da conta!!!!

great drumcompositions and feel!cheers

Awesome

Awesome stuff, joel is a great player!!

So unbelievably clean and fluid

Genial maestro..........el mejor del mundo....

The sound...

Um dos melhores bateristas do mundo! Tocar no spyro gyra não eh p qualquer um!

Sweet!

Muy interesante!!!

BEST DRUMMER

Bravissimo

nice!

Super

Good drummer!

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

nice

Great technique / Chops. Fills are really hip. I believe this is a TAMA Silverstar kit - he is a TAMA artist. The snare doesn't look like the standard one that comes with Silverstar kits though. I'm hearing a lot of Weckl influence in his playing style - & that always sounds great.

@danielgranadosquiros9721

8 жыл бұрын

+Ray Field Looks more like SC Performer B/B to me.

@ohrid59mk76

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Granados Quirós Starclasic kit & Starphonic metal snare !

@patricktomlin6949

7 жыл бұрын

Joel and Dave were actually roommates at UB (University of Bridgeport). Both are phenomenal percussionists.

@lucasrafael9399

7 жыл бұрын

Ray! the kit is a Starclassic performer b/b in red sparkle burst finish, the main snare is a starphonic aluminum snare and the auxiliary piccolo snare is a metal works steel 13

@NeilWilliamson1

6 жыл бұрын

They both Studied together when they were young so its not surprising that there is some Weckl in there

he has control !

Great stuff Joel ! Are those Tama SilverStar drums ?

The best in the world!!!

@PuppaSantana

10 жыл бұрын

***** I believe you are looking for competition ... In real it's a compliment ... not a statement! Best of all you only have 01 ... God!

@fuzzylogiceire

10 жыл бұрын

CHC4669 There is no best drummer in the world.

@Ale_Esteche

7 жыл бұрын

There is no best Musician in the world, there are the ones you like and the ones you don´t! it´s art not a World Cup!

@arieleinisman2469

7 жыл бұрын

1000% de acuerdo Alejandro!

And so gets drawn the line between boys and men. I'll be on the boy's side if anyone needs me.

Killer Joel!

Очень интересный барабанщик.

What snare is that?

Check out interview with Joel! soundcloud.com/phil-smith-592966725/episode-29-interview-joel-rosenblatt

Wish I knew what Snare that is - Really crisp.

@mattbover9189

9 жыл бұрын

Ray Field tama starphonic aluminum

What VF's does he use?

Ohhhhh...I knew what he looked like- Santa Claus little brother. That's what I used to think. haha

You are as good as any drummer Because I know about drums but Joel look like you you enjoy it sometimes

What’s up Joel. How’s that drum studio doing that I built with john for you. Lol. Rush cover band also remember. This video rocks.

@janemba204

3 жыл бұрын

This is Vic Firth’s channel not Joel’s

Joel looks like another insane fusion drummer out of Detroit - Jo-Jo Moceri. Different approaches, but quality stuff nonetheless.

He's like a brother of Richie Morales can't say who is better. Maybe even Joel?

Well, Steve Gadd played on all those earlier Spyro Gyra rec's not Joel :D

5a extremes

I think he sounds a little like weckl. but I really dig his style!

Correction, Weckl tries to sound like him, they were roommates back in College, they both toked classes with Gary Chester. Weckl is a tremendous Drummer, But Joel's Sound Is way much better.

they are friends and studied together... and had some of the same teachers :-).. they both for instance played on Michel Camilos records, and you will be challenged to hear who is who between them.. I like Joel better though.. better groove and swing than Dave (no disrespect intended!).

Keith, If they we old spyro records than it was most likely eli Konikif, I think I butchered his name....or stave jordan or Gadd....Or even Richie Morales. Check put the name's you might be surprised anyway there all great!!! best

first

Just about...as fluent...as could be.....!