Steve Jordan on Jamming with John Mayer, How Not to Play 'Soul Man,' and More Drum Wisdom | Reverb

Drummer Steve Jordan (Keith Richards, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer Trio, Blues Brothers) has played with so many music icons it's almost easier to name people he hasn't worked with. We're honored to have the legend in our studio sharing tips, stories, and advice that he has collected over his insanely diverse and ever-evolving career behind the kit.

[gordrum]

Nothing’s more satisfying than Steve Jordan not playing a fill

[RhettShull]

All of this is why Steve Jordan is my favorite drummer of all time.

[criops]

"something that's timeless, ... Is timeless" Steve Jordan.

[Atmosrainmusic]

“And then Pino just started doing that thing that he does” 😂😂😂

One of the best bass players for sure

[SeanZetterlund]

the video that Reverb didn't need to make, but delivered. Love me some Steve Jordan!

[oxouk]

I could listen to Steve all day. His playing and his wisdom are second to none.

[A.M......]

Write this on my gravestone: "Something that's timeless" - Steve Jordan.

[Steffentrommelt]

The distance between two notes can be an ocean - great words, man!

[marcjansing]

This should be mandatory viewing for any young musician. He seems to have a well crafted music philosophy that has been developed over deep thought and sweat equity.

[danbowering]

The man is groove incarnate; he plays what is needed. A true virtuoso doesn't have to fill ever space with a drum fill or a note, they let the space speak for itself.

[Mathiasn]

I'm amazed of how he doesn't even play a single fill between those phrases or rhythms, that really shows his professionalism and quality as a guy that is more into the sound and quality of the drums and not into the complex unnecessary virtuosity

[vernontowing]

Steve. Your playing has influenced and shaped my whole approach to playing. You. Are the man. Can’t imagine my perspective on drums without your input. Thank you

[mrtyreus]

And now it's a ubiquitous beat. All thanks to the rhythm composer Steve Jordan. 9/10 whenever I sit at a kit, this is the groove I attempt to emulate. Thank you, Mr. Steve Jordan. You are the man.

[nhojasperin]

Thank you, Reverb, for this. This is a gem!
His touch is amazing. No matter what gear he uses, his sound is there. The snare sounded like his signature snare, it's uncanny!

[pat]

Steve is that dude. What a fun guy to listen to.

[martywilkinson]

Such a great drummer. Its even a joy watching him play drums. A true artist.

[stigohara]

I heard that he got his big break during a major snow storm that buried NY, he was rushing from studio to studio filling-in for some of the top notch studio drummers, he blew everybody away, rock, blues, funk, oldies he made it look so easy.

[michaelhilson]

Thank you! Steve Jordan is one of my favorite musicians.

[KenHollowayshow]

Briefcase was and still is one of my favorite drumming records of all time. So much energy. So tight.

[steveskocki]

Steve Jordan has always been a favorite drummer of mine. Thanks for the video.