Steve Gadd Discusses Playing On Steely Dan's "Aja"
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Published 2023-10-06
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All Comments (21)
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Full Interview Here: https://youtu.be/j8762lBtu9A?si=1V09AbTgEYkuVxnx
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That section at the end of Aja is one of the best minute on a record I’ve heard.
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I'm a bassist, not a drummer, but Steve Gadd & "Aja" rewrote some of my brain wiring.
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I was named after this song this Album and it’s so interesting. I feel so connected to the music.
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There was an embarrassment of riches in the 70s with Aja topping the list, and at the time it seemed completely normal to have classic albums drop one after the other. And now 46 years later we know the sad truth that hit me hard listening to Gadd’s drumming and Wayne Shorter’s sublime counterpoint of a sax solo: it was a minor miracle something like that was put on record, and I will always treasure it.
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Mr. Gadd is a very nice person. Very humble. Met him in Rochester. Insane drummer.
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I don't even understand how people can drum like that. It blows my mind.
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Aja is on an entirely different plane. For me, I think it's the most well produced album I've ever heard.
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I went to MI in ‘88-‘89, the drummers all called him “Steve God”. Couldn’t disagree.
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Steve Gadd??? Holy shit, Rick! This channel just keeps getting better and better. How is that even possible?? Nice work, my friend. 👊
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Steve Gadd work on Stanley Clarke "School Days" 1976 and "Aja" 1977 was the most talked about drum playing those 2 years. The 70's with Steve Gadd playing was unbelievable! Awesome drummer! A legend!!
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When I bought "Aja" many moons ago, I remember being awed by Steve's drumming. I looked on the jacket and instantly committed Steve's name to memory. What an outstanding moment in musical time. Thank you for the memorable performance. 🙂
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Up to 1977 and the release of Aja I thought drummers were just percussionists laying down the rhythm. Gadd's work opened my eyes to the fact that drummers had individual and charismatic voices. That solo is still one of the best even nearly 45 years later.
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Only Steve Gadd could make playing a coffee table sound so good.
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That solo always moves me. Like hes playing a different structure with every arm and leg. Just blows me away every time.
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I bought Aja album when I was 14. Love it as much now as I did then. Steve Gadd - what an incredible drummer. His feel for whatever he's playing is astounding.
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“I was letting the MUSIC DICTATE WHAT I WAS SUPPOSED TO DO”. A lesson many musicians need to learn (myself included) 👍👍
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Steve Gadd is a legend. Such a master, surely one of the greatest.
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Paul Simon’s “Late In The Evening” introduced me to Steve Gadd’s drumming. He uses two sticks in each hand and it’s so great. Love you Steve!
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The greatest feel in the drum business in my humble opinion
