Steve Jordan - The Groove Is Here

This is the first instructional program by drummer's drummer and Grammy Award winner Steve Jordan, who offers a fascinating look into how and why he plays. Long awaited by drummers around the world, this video includes live performances by Bob Cranshaw, Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, and Bernie “Dr. Woo” Worrell.

Introduction

• Introduction (01:32) - In this first video, we are welcomed to the course.

Explanations

• Explanations (07:40) - Steve Jordan gives some incredible insight to his approach on playing drums.

Live Performances

• Back In The Day (07:16) - We are given a performance of the song "Back In The Day".

• Bass & Drum On The One (03:56) - We are given a performance of the song "Bass & Drum On The One".

• Journey (02:06) - We are given a performance of the song "Journey".

• Steve Band (01:07) - We are given a performance of the song "Steve Band".

• Out In The Crowd (03:06) - We are given a performance of the song "Out In The Crowd".

• Have Mersey, Rockabilly Millie, and Good Rockin (03:44) - We are given a performance of the songs "Have Mersey", "Rockabilly Millie", and "Good Rockin".

• Funkapades (02:29) - We are given a performance of the song "Funkapades".

• Soul 12 (01:34) - We are given a performance of the song "Soul 12".

• Too Happy To Have The Blues (03:58) - We are given a performance of the song "Too Happy To Have The Blues".

• Sidewalk (01:24) - We are given a performance of the song "Sidewalk".

Drum Patterns

• Drum Patterns (16:21) - Steve shares drum patterns from many of the songs he has played on.

Interviews & Conversations

• Interviews & Conversations (05:55) - In this video, we are treated to intervies and conversations with, Timothy White, Levon Helm, Leroy Clouden, Bob Cranshaw, Jackson Browne, and Keith Richards.

Quotes

• Quotes (01:56) - We see quotes aon drum playing from Bootsy Collins, Willie Weeks, Bob Babbitt, T.M. Stevens, and more!

Ending

• Ending & Credits (03:12) - Steven wraps up the course.