Joe Morello always brought something special to his extended solos and this Outtakes version of "Take Five" finds him in brilliant form once again.
Joe was a stickler for "begin at the beginning; know and master The Rules [his term for the 26 major drum rudiments]. When you have these down, you can go anywhere and do anything on the drum kit."
When you listen to how effortlessly he plays this Take Five solo in 5/4 time - remember this was 1959! - among other things [talent], you are listening to a drummer who has mastered "The Rules."
