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Steve Gadd
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Drummers · b. 1945

Steve Gadd

American jazz drummer, percussionist and session musician (born 1945)

Born
9 April 1945
Rochester
Country
United States
Active
1968–
Discography
8 albums

Biography

Steve Gadd is a jazz musician who plays drum kit. Steve Gadd was born on 9 April 1945 in Rochester. The music is usually filed under jazz and cool jazz. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Gadd About” (1984) to “Spirit of Chick Corea” (2022). Honours include honorary doctor of the Eastman School of Music (2017).

Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945) is an American drummer and session musician. Gadd is one of the best-known and most highly regarded session and studio drummers in the industry, recognized by his induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1984. Gadd's performances on Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" (1976) and "Late in the Evening" (1980), Herbie Mann's "Hi-jack" (1975) and Steely Dan's "Aja" (1977) are examples of his style. He has worked with other popular musicians from many genres including Van McCoy, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, Chick Corea, Chuck Mangione, Randy Crawford, Eric Clapton, Michel Petrucciani, Paul McCartney, and David Gilmour.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Gadd About 1984
Together Forever 1994
Live at Voce 2010 · Live
Mikarimba! 2010
2013-08-13: Charley's Saloon, Paia, HI 2013 · Live
Center Stage 2022
Center Stage 2022
Spirit of Chick Corea 2022

Also plays on

Albums where Steve Gadd is credited as a sideman

1980 Guilty — Barbra Streisand drums (drum set)
1998 Pilgrim — Eric Clapton drums (drum set)
2001 Reptile — Eric Clapton drums (drum set)
2004 Me and Mr Johnson — Eric Clapton drums (drum set)
2004 Sessions for Robert J — Eric Clapton drums (drum set)
2014 Partners — Barbra Streisand drums (drum set)
2024 Meanwhile — Eric Clapton drums (drum set)

Awards

  • 2017 honorary doctor of the Eastman School of Music

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Steve Gadd play?

Steve Gadd is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Steve Gadd born?

Steve Gadd was born 9 April 1945 in Rochester.

What are Steve Gadd's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Gadd About (1984), Together Forever (1994), Live at Voce (2010), Mikarimba! (2010) and 2013-08-13: Charley's Saloon, Paia, HI (2013).

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