Guys it's AI, no question about it. It's typical chatGPT writing: "What astonished him most was that Vinnie didn’t just survive the material — he conversed with it, anticipating and shaping rhythmic turns in ways that required neither coaching nor correction."

yikes!

do not buy that, it's AI. He probably got some info from wikipedia and sources like that and created the "book" to make some money.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcB1J2y3T7A

I don't post much, but have been around since the hostboard days... crazy how long ago that was

I don't know if you've seen these guys, but they're insanely good. They are Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, from Argentina:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kqnsoY94L8

That performance went viral and they became a (well deserved) worldwide success instantly. They even played at Coachella this year!

Saw ...

Did they release this book? I'm interested. It's waaaay out of my league, but I love this album, one of my favorites!

BTW, Mark Atkinson's twitter says he's also working on another book, "Shut Up N Play Yer Drums"

A couple of older videos:
https://www.facebook.com/argonautadella ... 479188517/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MEImOHrcHY

I also tried with no luck

Found a few vintage Jojo Mayer videos:

1989, Lugano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nchbzw95Gs

1991, ddrum clinic tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRpkd3dMZzo

1986, pretty weird video of Jojo accompanying a magician (watch out for the dance moves!)
https://vimeo.com/2505756

1981 with Monty ...

Found a small clip from a 1995 clinic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM-z84hezPE