Steve Gadd Movies

Steve Gadd became one of the most well-respected drummers of his time thanks to his work with Paul Simon and Steely Dan. This video captures him teaching before a live audience at the Manhattan School of Music. He touches on numerous aspects of playing the instrument, and fields a variety of questions form the people in attendance. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Eric Clapton pays homage to one of his greatest influences -- the rural blues musician Robert Johnson, who left behind a legacy of remarkable songs and recordings following his death in 1938 -- in this special DVD-CD release. The DVD in Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J. features footage of Clapton and his band rehearing for the tour which followed the release of Clapton's album Me and Mr. Johnson, as well as performing an acoustic set in the Dallas warehouse where Johnson's final recording session was held; the CD features music drawn from the same sessions. Selections include "Love in Vain," "If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day," "Stop Breaking Down Blues," "Hellhound on My Trail," "From Four Until Late," and many more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

The PBS special Paul Simon: You're the One - In Concert From Paris, recorded at Paris' Olympia Theater, is presented on this video. Simon intersperses some of his classic songs with selections from his Grammy-nominated album You're the One. Viewers get renditions of &That's Where I Belong," "Graceland," "You're the One," "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," "Late in the Evening," "Old Friends," "Homeward Bound," "I Am a Rock," "The Teacher," "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes," "You Can Call Me Al," "Darling Lorraine," "Old," "Pledging My Love," "The Late, Great Johnny Ace," "The Boy in the Bubble," "Hurricane Eye," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Still Crazy After All These Years," "American Tune," "Me And Julio Down by the Schoolyard," and "The Boxer." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Classic R&B and jazz afficianados will appreciate the heartfelt live performance from the Gadd Gang circa 1988. Musicians include Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Cuber, Cornell Dupree, and Richard Tee. Featured performances consist of "Things Ain't What They Used To Be, "I Can't Turn You Loose", "Watching the River Flow", "Whiter Shade of Pale", and "Honky Tonk - I Can't Stop Loving You", as well as all time favorites "My Girl" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered". ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

Steve Gaad is one of the most respected drummers in the business, playing for such legends as Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, and Frank Sinatra. This video features Gaad performing with other musicians and explaining his technique to the viewer. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

The struggle of a has-been singer to work his way back up the charts is the focus of this drama by Robert M. Young with screenplay and music by Paul Simon. Simon plays Jonah, a once-popular singer who now opens for punk rock bands. In the ten years since he had a hit song, Jonah's wife has divorced him, but he still sees his young son as often as he can. With his record company on his back to come up with something that sells, Jonah begins to compromise his own talent when he listens to the advice of a trendy producer. Whether or not he can straighten out his personal life and steer his own ship may depend on his ability to trust his own judgment and adjust to the changing times. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide