#VFJams LIVE! - Mike Mitchell

In January 2018, Vic Firth hosted its first ever #vfJAMS LIVE recording session at EastWest Studios in Hollywood, California. This amazing event showcased some the world’s top drummers performing with Robert “Sput” Searight and the all-star vfJAMS Band!

Episode 8 - Mike Mitchell

Song - 'Jesus Saves’ by Robert 'Sput' Searight and Myron Butler

Throughout this year, we will feature full performances, interviews, transcriptions, play-along tracks and prize giveaways. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to Vic’s YouTube and social media channels so you won’t miss out – and mark your calendars for the #vfJAMS LIVE performance schedule!

DOWNLOAD PLAY-ALONG TRACKS AND TRANSCRIPTIONS!

Special thanks to Livemix for providing the monitoring system.

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STICKS:

#vf5A - American Classic® 5A

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The vfJAMS Band:

Robert "Sput" Searight - Keys / Musical Director
Weedie Braimah - Percussion
Joe Cleveland - Bass
Mark Lettieri - Guitar
Nicholas Semrad - Keys
Jonathan Mones - Alto Sax / Flute
Ben Burget - Tenor Sax / Flute / Trumpet
Sylvester Onyejiaka - Bari Sax / Flute
Ryan Porter - Trombone
Brandon Phillips - Trumpet
Ruben Lael - Vocals
Elise Testone - Vocals
Amanda Maxfield - Vocals

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

MARK GUILIANA : December 4

PAST PERFORMANCES:

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Audio Engineering, Mixing, Mastering:
Kevin Majorino

Videography:
Marc Cohen
Gary Meeker
Scott Quade
Mark Wessels
Francis Zera

Photography:
Francesco Desmaele

Host:
Elmo Lovano

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[benurschel]

I’m so hyped to finally see a Mike Mitchell vid that doesn’t have a bunch of old dudes bitching about chops in the comments. Even the haters can’t deny dude’s a beast anymore. Killllinnn

[maa]

Each episode my impression of the percussionist gets better

[unknown]

Not much drummers can keep you captivated for 9 mins 40 secs straight! Thats just unbelievable!!!

[InsaneDrumer]

This is like a cartoon character level of skill.

Some of that shit shouldn't be physically possible

[westondifranco]

I can't wait to see transcription of this....

[MrPistonslife]

I want this DVD and cant wait for next seasons lineup.

[alexleedrums]

The f*** did I just watch? That was amazing! This whole series has been AMAZING! I will buy this whole thing on DVD if you put it out. Please do. Thanks!

[JamaelJarrett]

I've been looking forward to this for months. Let me start the video.

[jacobishere]

That intro gave me goosebumps and made me tear up a bit...

[Jordarr]

CLICKED ON THIS SO FAST I'VE BEEN THE MOST HYPED FOR THIS ONE

[ScottWatersDrums]

That hand switch on the ride at 7:21 tho! Devon clocked it aswell! smh
But for real, this is straight up inspirational. I'm off to go practice.

[daveisrael]

I'm about to cry for his solo man 😂🔥🔥🔥

[CDW]

this guy just became one of my favorite by far one of the best VF vidieos i have seen other than the one with Robert searight playing this dude hands and the way he thinks is so LIL MIKE MITCHELL is a

[DrumApe]

Mike is like the best drummers' spirits decided to live in one body. Just when you think you've heard it all you get slammed with this life changing music. The intro.. the arrangement.. the transitions.. the horns playing on the drum solo.. the build up.. the novelty. Thank you for making this happen Vic Firth!

[TheMiamidrummer]

Mike is not human and Sput is raw for for putting these arrangements together🔥🔥🔥

[unknown]

Only drummers understand how difficult that switch to the left hand really Smh... He a different monster on the drums 😷🔥

[JM_Drummer_For_Christ]

at 8:19 did anyone catch that he played the groove with the cymbals and all the others jumped in with it after

[caseyaddo]

Love the choice of music 👌👍
Excellent chops. Great job.

[leedoc]

Throughout the whole series, I find the percussionist has been the best. MY GAWD!!!!

[michaelbarriosii]

Sput and Mike, two Booker T. legends! Awesome stuff!