#VFJams LIVE! - Devon Taylor

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 2 - Devon Taylor
Song - "The Funky Chunky Monkey"
Written by Mark Lettieri & Robert 'Sput' Searight

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:

#vfX5A - American Classic® Extreme 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:

SARAH THAWER : June 5
STANLEY RANDOLPH : July 3
ERIC HARLAND : August 7
BENNY GREB : September 4
SPUT SEARIGHT : October 2
MIKE MITCHELL : November 6
MARK GUILIANA : December 4

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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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[seanmichael]

I am a musician, and love to play... But, just having the privilege to watch and listen to composition at this level, is why I love music so much. Am I the only one that gets joyfully emotional when observing this kind of musical genius at work?! I mean... I can't be... This is just that good...

[jeffdbass]

The phrase that synth player starts his solo on is magnificent.

[johnbensinger]

2:16 I’m crying
That girl is over there playing the tambourine with such conviction, but it’s muted in the mix

[trapkat]

So tight... I just don't understand how these young drummers become so good so fast...

[cherrydrums]

in my opinion, this right up there with the greatest drum solos ever. Such a creative kit set up, yet extremely well used in a musically relevant way.

[JuanCarlitoMendoza]

MY RIDICULOUS! He's always been amazing, but now it's on another level. That solo was just incredible. UFF!!

[TheBlaqEagle]

THAT WAS BEYOND BANANAS!!! I don't know how many times i skipped back to rewatch the solo. It took me like 45 min to watch an 8 min video all the way thru.


then i rewatched it.

[joshjamesuk]

Love it when drummers hit a clap with the snare, makes it extra funky.

[curtiscalloway]

Who ever is the hater & that put the dislike thumbs down button on this video...you need to get a life! Devon is smashing!🥁🎶🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[jocquidixonmusicproduction]

just wow !
dont sleep on the percussion player during the solo lol !

[ricardolomeli]

I have watched this video so many times. So. Many. Times. And I never can’t cheese super hard thru the whole thing.

[stephenutterback]

Here a year and a half later and can I just say that Cory Henry's solo from Lingus has touched almost every fusion/funk-esque synth solo since it was released?

[AaronSmithExperience]

Wow oh wow. You always amaze me with your growth man. Keep going higher!

[robosdrumworld]

This dude is smashing it!! He is from another planet!!!!

[roykasika]

that brief groove between 5:45 and 5:49 is THE TRUUUUTH

[samuelmaney]

I love his attack. Hits me all over the stomach hearing his unique, punchy style!

[ChrisBakerDrummer]

"Throughout this year, we will feature full performances, interviews, transcriptions, play-along tracks and prize giveaways." - PLAY-ALONG TRACKS?!!? yessss :)

[geoffreycallands]

Between CJ Thompson, Stixxx Taylor, Chopz Wright & Chris Kee!!!! Boy oh boy!! Gotta get my weight up! 😎

[ZonadaBatera]

YES!!! Great video!! Zona da Batera in the house hahaha, Brazil loves you guys!

[mountainlife]

Fuck me, that was insane!!! I was just thinking how I am bored of all the music that I usually listen to, then I stumble across this. Love for music restored!!!