My favorite drummer is playing well beyond her years. From her vibrant happy smile to her energetic and truly amazing drumming, I really like this woman. Thank you for your talent, beauty, and life

for all of her incredible licks, she never over plays and always lets the song breathe. I am in awe of her talent

Senri is one of the most intelligent drummers you'll ever hear; knows where she is in the music at all times; and talk about multi-tasking! she keeps multiple rhythms going in compound meters; never misses a beat and drives the music forward. One of the best jazz/rock drummers in the world. Period. IMHO.

@dingomanz7

5 жыл бұрын

Shes like having a good healer in WoW.

@garethdemar7142

5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with ffstopP... I do reckon they are also an aswesome trio... which I'm pretty sure someone else has mentioned too... their timing together is absolute gold... they nail it yeah :-)

@cypan1

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely AGREED ! a PROD from Birth GIFTED !!

@Timbales1979

5 жыл бұрын

There's nothing humble about any opinion that states, "This is the correct opinion... period!" Fucking moron

@kent-oveprestberg3578

5 жыл бұрын

@@garethdemar7142. I know about an awsome trio. The Aristocrats. Check 'em out.

Senri Kawaguchi is one of the best drummers in the world. She plays fluidly with ease and grace!

@coolybes1406

Жыл бұрын

she is..

@MBdrummer3288

9 ай бұрын

Agreed! She is absolutely incredible. Makes it look so easy. Ive been playing for 40 years and can’t even come close to this young lady. Mind blowing!

Goddess of Drumming...no question...she brings me into every song...so charismatic & like she is actually the music itself.

i don't often find myself commenting out loud when no one is around...but i kept saying "my god!" whne she destroyed those fills, i lost it. she's remarkable. protecc at all costs.

i'm a 56 year old drummer, and i've waited my entire life to see a female drummer of such exceptional quality headline at a major jazz event. i am so inspired. and it makes all the difference in the world for young girls see such a talented role model. with gender busting talent like Senri and Esperanza Spalding the jazz world is hopefully changing, for the better.

@bluetv6386

5 жыл бұрын

carlos castenada now that’s big time virtue signaling ... now that you’ve told the world how supportive of women and more broad minded than most you have been « your « entire life » (really? You’ve been longing for female drummers for 56 years??) how about focusing on the music, whichever sex the player is?...

@ceecee8757

5 жыл бұрын

@@bluetv6386 I don't think Carlos meant to sound sexist. Imagine what things were like 56 years ago. It was a different time for women and we weren't as empowered or recognized. Carlos has probably seen many women overlooked for their talents just 8 that were female. I didn't think he was being fecicious at all. Anyway, just my 2¥.

@bluetv6386

5 жыл бұрын

@@ceecee8757 I am sure NOT "sounding sexist" was (or even NOT "being" sexist is) the main thing on his mind. (and I m sure he's a really nice guy by the way) Now let s drop comments about her sex and let s focus on her playing.

@musicalala

4 жыл бұрын

@@bluetv6386 What he was saying is not sexist whatsoever but truthful. I feel exactly the same way as him but wouldn't say "longing" but "looking forward to" instead not that he said anything wrong. Teri Lyne Carrington and Sheila E were probably the first female drummers that I saw that blew me away. I feel like he was just giving her credit where it's due is all. For a long time there weren't many female drummers who played at such a high level. Now there are many. That is noteworthy. Why should someone tell someone else how to think,feel and communicate? That's obnoxious. He wasn't. What are you a moderator for this channel?

@bluetv6386

4 жыл бұрын

@@musicalala and who are you yourself my emotional, name calling, self-righteous friend?

I can’t understand how in the world they remember every single note, section, break, freaking EVERYTHING! No charts here. All in the ole brain box. Absolutely incredible. Not to mention the insane playing. 😮

When you're as good as Senri-san is, you can get other outstanding musicians to play with you. Armand and Philippe are top-notch. I would travel far to see this trio play.

She's so great! Saw her at a clinic. Modest and sweet. She was hesitant to sign my phone case because it was new. She said ,"Really?". She stayed until everyone had a chance to speak and take a photo with her. No one was disappointed. I look forward to seeing lots of her.

Her smile is adorable, but I especially like her "gettin' serious" game face. Would love to see her sitting in for Simon in Hiromi's trio.

@jamesoconnor2226

4 жыл бұрын

l8tbraker so totally agree she and Hiromi ! I dream of those two hookinup !

@jasonlatour3403

4 жыл бұрын

What is it with Japanese girls and talent? Must be the water down there.

@MarttiSuomivuori

4 жыл бұрын

@@jasonlatour3403 It is their DNA.

@BassSalemme

4 жыл бұрын

@l8tbraker with Mohini Dey on bass

@adhanda2017

4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that!

I've been playing AT jazz drums for nigh-on 40 years--Saeri Kawaguchi is, in my humble opinion, the greatest natural, innate, intuitive drummer I have EVER seen! I could cry tears of joy just watching her play, much less at even attempting to absorb such an incomprehensible, extemperaneous genius musical architectural (*whew*!), unbelievable output! I am in love!!

@adhanda2017

4 жыл бұрын

yep.

@Frisbieinstein

Жыл бұрын

I dunno, she took a lot of lessons from a top drummer. I once heard one of his other students and she was just as good as SK. Music in Tokyo is incredibly good but I think it is mostly the result of millions of people who began diligent study starting at age three. Junior high school bands are as good or better than USA college bands. Those who emerge as the best are very good indeed. The other arts -- painting, writing, dance -- are just the same. Japan has great hip hop dance.

こんにちは。私は普段メタルを聴いているので、川口さんを知りませんでした。ジャズの世界にも素晴らしいドラマーがいて、しかも、女性で日本人というのは同じ国の者として感動です。また、とても綺麗なので一目惚れをしてしまいました。才色兼備って罪な人。

@free1982

Жыл бұрын

バカじゃないのか❗ 日本人の女ドラマーが世界に通用するわけないやろ🤣

Armand, Philippe, and Senri are the most exciting contemporary jazz and fusion group I've heard, PERIOD! I hope they'll reform after COVID-19 disappears.

Notice! Being such a great and talented musician she is so modest and unpretentious! So grateful to her partners, to her destiny, to all that she has in her life. So respectful to her audience and the God! Deep appreciation to her for being who she is!

the three of them are amazing but she is on another planet, what skill

Love this trio! Love the joy on Senri's face as she plays. They look like they are enjoying their work!🤗

Gotta love how humble she is. At the end, at the interview she gets a compliment from the bass player and she reacts as if she got a compliment for the first time in her life. I really love that!

@TommasoPaba

4 жыл бұрын

The Japanese have a lot of respect for the elderly and age and experience play a role in your "social status", I guess that getting a compliment from an older person is not so common. That situation would be perfectly normal in Western culture, but look at how she looks a bit embarrassed, and how she says "I'm still 20 years old". She's damn good, but she pays respect to who has more experience, although she's definitely the star there.

@henriolamachannel

2 жыл бұрын

She's a genius, but who wouldn't like to receive a compliment from Armand Sabal Lecco ...

the smile and humility make Senri even greater than her talent suggests!

That was just spectacular. Can’t imagine how amazing it was to be in the room.

15:18 How refreshing is her genuine humility? In a world of indulgence, inflated self-importance and people who achieve fame and fortune with very little talent, Senri is a real breath of fresh air. How could anyone not be totally enamoured by her crazy combination of world class talent and humility.

@Timbales1979

5 жыл бұрын

omg she's japanese. most people over there are like that. it's part of their culture.

She's amazing - she never stops ... Except where she's supposed to ...

@Frisbieinstein

Жыл бұрын

I've seen Senri about eight times and you are right, it never lets up, not for a second, even when playing quietly.

They sound brilliant together, and Senri is a Goddess...beyond doubt.

She is the enbodiment of the perfect musician in all aspects. Definitely my favorite drummer.

I see three generations in this symphony... love the respect each one has for each other

blue Rondo, Senri is phenomenal. I want people to stop qualifying her as the best female drummer, and just call her one of the best contemporary drummers period, regardless of gender. 9/8 time with 4/4 side rhythm, and a personal interpretation of her own, Joe Morello would be not ashamed to hear her play this, and maybe even impressed.

@ricklang_drummer

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Who is the best male drummer by the way? Transsexual drummer? Gay drummer? Hetero drummer? I think Chris Coleman is the best fat drummer right now. Eric Moore and Dennis Chambers 2nd. Weckl the best gray-haired one.

@folkeholmberg3519

6 жыл бұрын

I completely agree in this. I don't want to hear about this stupid gender view. I can refer to what I heard a female welder replied to same type of stupid question, she replied..... "it's not that one you weld with.......! ." Senri is a marvelous drummer... Period

@DEeMONsworld

6 жыл бұрын

I take that back. I went back and listened to the original Dave Brubecks version. She is all over that. She has come of age.

@SteveG123

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The entire construct implies that male drummers hold the superior position. It's ignorant. She has all the tools, the technique & she swings the beat but what stands out to me is just how crisply she plays. Oh my.

@michaelchindamo7886

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of the very best drummers!!!!!!

I'm imagining a band with Senri Kawaguchi, Tal Wilkenfeld, Hiromi Uehara and Imogen Heap. Pure heaven ...

@markberry9233

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed - what a line-up that would be! I've been lucky enough to see Hiromi 3 times and talk with her after a show, but I haven't seen the others yet - good call though on the line-up!

Jaw on the floor chops from everyone in the band. But that drummer is the bomb. There are a lot of great drummers coming out of Asia. And she seems to havr so much joy too.

The most amazing drum performance I’ve ever heard! Actually the whole band kicked ass!

This lady is definitely top tier in the drum world ......

She just does this so easily - there was one moment right near the end when she banged out a particularly complex fill, there was a moment of effort in her eyes. She is supernatural.

Can't get enough of her playing the drums, her facial expressions and her grins :). I don't know how many times I have to listen and watch this to get enough of it. She does with drums what I always thought about drums: they allow you to play music with totality of your body and mind; no other instrument can claim to be able to do it. I am not a musician but, for me, she is the best!

@cjjaxxon

5 жыл бұрын

I'm subjected to agree with you. But when you look at the bassist, the keyboardist, and if they had one, a guitarist, when you look at their contribution they would also have to know their stuff (scales, modes, etc) and putting it all together to come up with individuality.........and THIS is what you see and come up with here.

Wow, she has a great sense of time and feel ... great energy too. Awesome playing.

The chemistry, the joy, it's all such fun for these three - and Senri drives the vibe from start to finish.

I've never seen a girl playing like Senri does, she's one of my favourite drummers, definitely!

@DS-xk6yr

5 жыл бұрын

Different genre but check out the best new rock drummer in the world - Akane Hirose, also a Japanese girl. She's even better live. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f459rJSvdtvbabw.html

1:13 is so dreamy! i love how it breaks down, the beat is so nice, the way she plays the hi's. ahhhh

Senri, you are awesome! Love your dedication, focus and joy you bring to the kit 🤘🏽

I always enjoy watching and listening to her play! Great energy!

Wow, thank you. I'd not heard of this young lady and her performance blew me away. To play all those odd time signatures perfectly was just sensational.

First- how in the world did that crowd not get blown out of their seats to applaud the first song. They all sat there like “ok...next...” Second- you hear those musicians that inspire you and make you want to practice, and then a young phenom like this comes around and makes you think- I have wasted so much valuable practice time. Lastly- not that it hasn’t been said enough already- amazing, spectacular, tremendous. I loved every second. Thank you.

One of the best drummers I've ever seen. She's amazing.

Cool, never heard these top musicians before! What a breeze and enjoyment to listen and watch. Thank you.

I can listen to this all day!

Hearing this set include some of the classic pieces I loved in my youth made me fall in love with small group jazz all over again!

What a great trio of musicians! I love Senri, she is incredible!

so, young youtube sensations, it's nice to see you playing along to Tom Sawyer and Dream Theater tracks but this is what you should aspire to. Creating your own exciting original drum parts. This is where the rubber meets the road.

I'm blessed to live in this time period and witness musicians like this, Thanks for posting, Thanks for the platform, namas te

Love this! She never puts a stick wrong! Amazing! Great songs too! Amazing players all! Thanks for posting!

World class musicians all around. Fantastic performance!

That is some absolutely fantastic music and musicians. Loved it!

I have been drumming 45 yrs. Senri MAKES me watch hours and hours of her videos on KZread and tell other musicians about her and of course the other fine players she performs with! This has been going on for years. I am mesmerized!!!...

@rogerjones6033

5 жыл бұрын

Me too! Wow 45 years must be something common as I too have been drumming 45 years, 30 in Christian rock/metal and Praise & Worship at my church, 10 as a worship leader lead singing contemporary praise/rock with my wife Ursula! Senri is the BEST DRUMMER I've ever had the HONOR to see and hear! Happy 22nd Birthday Senri you are truly phenomenal and humble!

Amazing talent! Amazing group!!!

I love the quotation of "La Fiesta" at the beginning of the keyboard solo.

Stunning musicianship - a great trio with superb compositions

Wow she is amazing . They make great music together. Love it

Good God, she's amazing, and those Yamaha's OML those sound fantastic!

Bravissima!!! che emozione vedervi suonare! straordinaria Senri e bravissimi tutti!!!

incredible taste and very personal style....great drummer !

ALL of them........AMAZING no doubt at all.wonderfull!!!

Holy shit, this trio works so well together :) good job !!

What an awesome powerful drummer she is.

Perfect! Energy, talent and sensibility of generations on one stage! Please, please come to Poland one day.

川口千里さん　一度は　ライヴで見てみたい　ドラマーの1人。手数がどうこうより　この :推進力:が凄い。しかも 楽しそう　最高！

No doubt, she is the future of modern drumming, and divine instrument of great musical talent. A new drummer prodigy delivered for all to enjoy. I am always excited to see or hear her play. May GOD continue to bless her and her musical abilities!!!!! Much love for Seri Kawaguchi.

@rogerjones6033

5 жыл бұрын

Senri! Amen brother!

excellent set by all, beautiful trio of sound !

Such precision and style - and seemingly effortless. LOVE IT.

Beautiful music - I've never heard of any of these musicians before - but they are all beautiful and extremely tasteful players.

Fluid, I"m looking forward to to seeing what this talented young lady does.

.. and such a humble "thank you" at the very end, that was nice.

senri is so amazing , love this trio ... looking forward for her next project video

Dang! High powered killer fusion jazz just kicked me into tomorrow! Incredible talented trio with impeccable timing! This is the fourth time I watched and listened to this clip and it still knocks me out! Thank you very much for posting it!

@peterjohnson7478

11 ай бұрын

I know you commented some time ago but couldn’t help but comment myself. I saw Return To Forever in London in ‘75/76 and this is just as good. That night was one I’ll never forget ,… The timing of these people is so precise and exact. Awesome to listen too ,… fusion has a world of its own.

I am totally buzzed. Incredible. It is one of the great hopes of our time that you young talents bring the really important means of culture and life forward and set new standards. what a pleasure to listen and see.

the skill of that girl is CRAZY! she has such amazing talent truly blown away... ...BRILLIANT!

Incredible drummer!!!one of the best..

I started listening to fusion jazz when I was younger but when I saw Senri play on drums, That just amplified my love for fusion jazz even more since Senri is the most outstanding and best drummer I have ever heard.

What a phenomenal Group !! Ecellent !!

This is incredibly good. Very tight performance. As good as anything I have seen from other great musicians. I also love the graceful way her arms move. So poetic. And, her co-performers are top-notch in their own right.

Beautiful and talented, how much more blessed can you get?

What a great trio. I've never heard Senri live when she wasn't fantastic.

This trio is AWESOME!

What an amazing trio! Excellent!

Great performance by all. The lady is fierce!

OMG!! Absolutely Phenomenal!! WOW!! she is on 🔥🔥🔥

It's a joy to watch her play.

Senri you are the best. Mind blowing skills on the drums. What a talent. Keep it up girl', God Bless you.

Always on time! Sooooo on-point!

Pure joy. Simply amazing. Clicking "Like" just doesn't do this the justice it deserves.

Imagine Hiromi Euhara on piano with Senri Kawaguchi on drums, two phenomenal jazz musicians. It would be pure fire!

Senri is an Absolute Gem. What a delight watching her play. So incredibly disciplined. WOW!! She's a superstar to me.

Senri Kawaguchi seems to have found her purpose in life. Amazing musicality...

Just love this trio....excellent!

Beat, timing ...and a charming personality . What a great drummer. The " new" Carl Palmer.

and this little FIREBALL never breaks a sweat. Amazing.

Never tired of watching this.

Simply put, this is AWESOME!

Excellent.........superb musicianship

Incredible! Top-notch performance from each musician!

Senri, wow you make me smile like the people playing with you! Get down young queen, beautiful work!!!

She is top-top-top level, stunning, shocking. Wow.

Stunning drummer...Phenomenal~!!

@themilkyway8480

5 жыл бұрын

The female Weckl.