Yamaha Sessions | Jamiroquai´s Derrick McKenzie, Matt Johnson and Paul Turner

On November 12th 2017 we proudly hosted a new Episode of our Live Session in Berlin with the Jamiroquai Rhythm Section featuring Derrick McKenzie on drums, Matt Johnson on keys & Paul Turner playing bass.

The trio have been core members of the internationally acclaimed band and have played a huge part in Jamiroquai’s success, which has included 28 UK charting singles, and over 40 million copies sold across seven Top 10 studio albums The 3 musicians are currently touring Europe in support of the latest Jamiroquai album “Automaton” and came together for this special one-off performance.

Known for their tight groove and funk, the trio will come up with a special set for all followed by a Q&A (23:00 - 32:12 ).

Look out for more sessions coming up in the future.

Derrick plays:
Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple
22" x 16" Bass Drum
12" x 08" Tom Tom
16" x 15" Floor Tom
14" x 5.5" Steel Snare Drum

Matt Johnson plays:
Yamaha Montage Synthesizer
Yamaha CP Series Stage Piano

Paul Turner plays:
Yamaha BB735A Bass
Aguilar Amps

Session was recorded in Berlin on November 12th, 2017.

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[theelephant]

Always nice to see more left-handed drummers

[DonaldWaughmusic]

I love the way Matt Johnson plays.... wow!

[marklloyd]

This is so mellow. Perfect. Matt Johnson really is a proper virtuoso. Watch him play 2nd half on the Jamiroquai Montreux video of Soul Education. Blows me away.

[DeliRevv]

I could listen to this all night and day. What incredible musicians and what a beautiful sound they create!

[ullscarf]

I saw Jamiroquai at Ormond's; a tiny night club in Picadilly, London, in 1993 - just before they got big. JK had flu and croaked his way through one song before giving up. The others: Toby Smith (RIP) keyboards, Stuart Zender bass and Nick van Gelder drums just jammed. Great gig.

[NielsKoldewey]

How genuine that the drummer confesses he still takes classes. What an authentic musician, no show-off!!

[drumatic]

Wish you included this bonus version on the bandcamp from your new album. Love the lush dirty synth/electropiano

[MiguelGutierrez-mgqb]

Just like I was hoping to hear it’s great

[Alanoffer]

Have just watched the video of fernando Rosa and Derick at the jazz cafe, ,it’s 🔥 fire

[falandoemcomida.]

Yes, on great song pentatonic the best. Congratulations .

[luismanuelvinas]

Increíble, parece que estoy jugando Pro Evolution Soccer

[bassdrumboy]

Got to be honest, for some reason, maybe just the production, I find the time between them is uncomfortable. ? Latency

[dr.faustus]

This is exactly the type of sound Jamiroquai needs to get back to! Otherwise I'd love an album with instrumentals like these from these three guys! Good music needs to be spontaneous and heartfelt, and this goes lost if it's overdone when you work on the same songs for months and months... And that's I guess why I really liked these three songs!

[davesowden]

This just show why I love you guys so much. You’re THE sound of Jamiroquai. No mistake!

[davidnaef]

they play as if they were actually only one person. its really that damn good.

[jameslewis]

That was fantastic, as if a Jamiroquai and Herbie Hancock/Headhunters concert we’re melded together…

[bjornfalli]

Great ! Old school Jamiroquai style. Timeless music.

[idogillan]

Derrick always amazes me.
His ability to build a groove that is so gentle, is fenomenal.

[jonahhill]

Yeah..class in a glass...this is crystal and as smooth as the velvety chocolate can be to this palettes taste.

Beautifully played
Beautifully arranged
Beautifully given

Beautiful sound
Beautiful all around
Beautiful how this got driven.

Thank you guys for sharing it .
Quite a divine piece xx

[GregThomas_official_yt_channel]

Matt Johnson is one hell of a pianist !