Steve Jordan delivers a rare, career-spanning session that blends performance, storytelling, and a deep dive into his approach to playing with some of the biggest artists of our time.
From his early work with The Blues Brothers on “Messin’ With The Kid” to landmark recordings with Neil Young, The Pretenders, Chuck Berry, John Mayer, and The Rolling Stones, this feature traces the evolution of one of modern music’s most influential drummers.
Across decades of sessions, touring, and iconic recordings, Steve breaks down how he approaches groove, feel, and musical decision-making in real time—revealing what it takes to serve the song at the highest level while maintaining a distinct musical voice on the drums.
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00:00 – Intro
00:35 – Who Is Steve Jordan?
01:08 – *”Messin’ With The Kid” by The Blues Brothers (Performance)*
02:18 – Welcome
04:10 – Looking Back & Thoughts On “Luck”
05:41 – Recording With Neil Young In Malibu
07:13 – *”Pressure” by Neil Young (Performance)*
11:12 – The Pretenders, Live Aid & “We Are The World”
15:02 – *”Don’t Get Me Wrong” by The Pretenders (Performance)*
18:49 – The Story Of The Breakdown Groove
19:25 – Chuck Berry & Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll
22:31 – *”Sweet Little Sixteen” by Chuck Berry (Performance)*
26:56 – How Steve Met Keith Richards
31:39 – *”Big Enough” by Keith Richards (Performance)*
34:39 – David Sanborn, Upfront & The Hypnotic Approach
38:33 – *”Snakes” by David Sanborn (Performance)*
46:35 – Why Steve Started JayVee Records
51:17 – *”Mess About It” by Bettye LaVette (Performance)*
53:49 – The WFL Snare Drum
54:31 – *”You Must Believe In Yourself” by Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm (Performance)*
58:27 – Steve Jordan’s Most Iconic Beat
1:00:02 – *”Waiting On The World To Change” by John Mayer (Performance)*
1:03:18 – John Mayer, Chick Corea & Pino Palladino?!
1:04:55 – The Story Of “Vultures” & Why It’s Challenging To Play
1:06:53 – *”Vultures” by John Mayer (Performance)*
1:08:12 – The Al Jackson Jr. & Howard Grimes Influence
1:09:21 – Joining The Rolling Stones & Honoring Charlie Watts
1:13:22 – *”Dreamy Skies” by The Rolling Stones (Performance)*
1:16:17 – The First Time Playing With Paul McCartney
1:16:52 – *”Bite My Head Off” by The Rolling Stones (Performance)*
1:20:54 – *”Hey Hey-Uh-Huh” by The Verbs (Performance)*
1:22:24 – Final Thoughts From Steve Jordan
1:23:08 – Recording Double Drums On “The Piña Colada Song”
1:24:55 – *”Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes (Performance)*
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