best drum solo ever

Clip taken from Charles Mingus Sextet, at the Konserthuset Stockholm, Sweden, April 13th, 1964.
The drummer in question is Dannie Richmond.
I do not own this video. I wish I did.

[RD-jrnv]

I have never solo’d well enough to warrant a WOOO, I’m envious

[jeremy]

Honestly, as a drummer for 15 years, this actually slaps and seeing the joy on this man is what music is all about.

[josephguld]

They cut out the best part, after he screams woo, Mingus looks back and gives a smile.

[willroth]

The fact that, without keeping a pulse with his left foot, he played such complex subdivisions (almost seeming random and completely off beat) while still coming in EXACTLY on beat one astonishes me. And don't even get me started on his dynamics! Truly the best drum solo I've ever seen.

[tody]

Always been a fan of Freddie Mercury... Love his drumming stuff.

[jasonm]

As both a drummer, and a human with teeth, I find this to be one of the best 25 seconds on YouTube.

[devastation]

A quote i once heard from a drummer:
“Remember, your drum solo doesn’t have to be impressive. What matters is if people feel with it”

[SkyLukewater]

this dudes facial expression is that of pure genuine joy that only real music or crack cocaine can bring

[RandomlyDrumming]

After playing drums for 23 years, I only recently learned to appreciate solos like these. As someone else said in the comments, sometimes it's not about what you play, but rather what you DON'T play. "Saying something by not saying anything" is an artform of its own.🍺

[jas_bataille]

Dannie Richmond is one of the best drummer, great cat, great humour, I think he would love to know that he'll be forever remembered for this moment and his incredible passion and joy!

[kahokownage]

The band before the set: "Dannie... don't do the thing... please..."
Dannies face when they asked that: 0:07

[zeuslightning]

Mingus got this guy into drumming with his band. He originally played something else but Mingus was really into his drumming.

[Theguyfromgortag]

0:08 as a drummer myself, that roll was literally perfect

[teotlxixtli]

I’m a percussionist myself and this drummer understands the space between the downbeats in a way I can’t even pretend to

[thomcalhoun]

It’s not the notes he played…
It’s all the ones he left out.
Brilliant!

[sirfizz]

I love how the outburst of ecstasy was not during his moment to shine alone, but rather when the whole band jumped back in on it that his bliss went through the stratosphere.😎

[khateatingcactus]

Dannie Richmond is an absolute legend, even Charles Mingus said that he wouldn't be able to play without him

[happygodrumming]

it's a lovely drum break, musical and perfectly appropriate for the musical moment, and played by one of the most musical cats you could ever hope to play with—and brother they ain't no cheese in that

[OrionIsDaBest]

The 1st time you watch this video, you BUST OUT laughing from the close ups, the sudden snare shots and the impression that he's the only one thrilled with his solo. By the 20th time, you start to actually hear the sheer brilliance that is his solo!

[mrfrauner]

Step 1: build up 0:04
Step 2: Gather attention of audience 0:05
Step 3: Contemplate on your next moves 0:07
Step 4: Build up and suspence 0:09
Step 5: A calm before the storm 0:10
Step 6: Execute plan 0:12
Step 7: A short break for mind and body after a beautiful and exhausting masterpiece of a solo before end: 0:19
Step 8: Celebrate 0:22