Right into Buddy Rich. Amazing Stick Control!!! Incredible Drum Solo!!!! Keep On Drumming.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Like Buddy, I always want to give 100% in my performance and try out new idea`s on what to play. At the 3:04 mark, I made up this new technique on how to play a cymbal. I got to know Buddy Rich and he even gave me a drum lesson and let me play his Slingerland drums. The reason why I have my Ken Loomer Big Band is because I love the music he played so much. Glad I had my camera with me so many times showing pictures of me and Buddy. Here is the video showing those pictures kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html I always honor Buddy by playing some of his great music at my concerts. Here is a new video I poste of my Big Band playing a rare Buddy chart kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html Thanks so much Albert for your comment.

Holy moly! The speed, technique, dynamics and precision. Years of practice and so many things to unfold, all exploding so quickly, so huge. Those snare rolls sound like I’m at the foot of Niagara Falls, after a heavy rain!!!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come out to my concert. The great part about playing live is the people will tell you in real time how you are doing. Thanks so much for your comment.

This is a mouth watering solo!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The only way I know how to play is give 110% in every performance I do for the people who come to my concert. Thanks Dave for your comment.

A true student of the craft. LOTS to LOVE here. ACE.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I spent a lot of years learning this craft for sure. Plus learning to be a good band leader and business man. The easy part is playing for the people when I do these concerts. Plus the fact I also have my own Ken Loomer Big Band kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoWF2saaf6XJosY.html But I love my work. Thanks Eric for your comment.

Most noobs are thinking "That is nothing I can play faster and much more difficult songs." Good for you but this is not a song. This is pure technique. This is years of hard work put into a 6 minute demo of what you can do of you practice and have musical taste. Amazing sir. Lovely and inspiring. 👌🤓

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

For me, since this was at my concert, I wanted to do a solo that was dynamic and exciting for the people who came to see and hear my band. I am the leader of this Jazz Quartet and my Ken Loomer Big Band. So I put in a lot of work as a drummer so I can do these live performance. Yes I put in a lot of years of practice to play at this level. Thanks Alessandro for your comment.

Buddy and Joe M. would be proud. Damn fine display of classic traditional grip drummer. Outstanding!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Glad you notice I was using traditional grip in this performance. As you can see , I learn the Joe Morello finger control which took me awhile to learn. It`s great to use and I always think of new ways to use this technique. Like Buddy, I want to always give 110% when doing these type of open drum solo. Thanks Jim for your comment.

Ken, you truly are one of the greats! Your control, precision, clarity, economy of motion, pulse, energy, style...all things of beauty. I will tell every musician that I know to check you out. No drummer that I've ever seen keeps the Buddy torch burning quite like you. I truly believe that you could share the stage with any of the greats of all era's, and deserve the space. Thank you so much for the inspiration. You ooze magic, and the lifetime of dedication and commitment to your instrument is awe inspiring.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I don`t know what to say Glenn about your kind works to me. It means a lot to me that someone like you would take the time to express how you feel about my playing. My goal was always to have my own bands, Jazz Quartet, Trio, and Big Band. With hard work and the desire to do it, I have done it. It`s always about the music first which is what I learned the most from Buddy. I love playing with my outstanding musicians and just supporting them to make the music feel good and exciting. When it`s my turn to do my one feature drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concerts. I always give a 100% in every performance that I do. The best for me is to play live music, no tracks, and to be able to express myself on the drums. I`m still learning all the time to be a better drummer and band leader. Thanks so much for your comment.

@roadrocket7

Жыл бұрын

100% true. Only drummers and other musicians from that Big Band Era can truly appreciate your artistry. However...there ARE some very talented kids coming along now that are seeking all that great stuff out. And really playing it right. Total respect to them.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

@@roadrocket7 That is so wonderful to hear that some of the new younger drummers are going back to find out about these greats of the past and learning how they played. I got to see in person drummers like Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, Gene Krupa, Louie Bellson, Elvin Jones, Sonny Payne, and so many others. I learned from all of them, and also the drummers of today. For me it`s always about the music first. That is why I have my own Big Band and Jazz Quartet. I`m hoping these young drummers will want to do the hard work of being a band leader and hire excellent musicians to play in their band. I employ a lot of outstanding musicians. I think just people know what I`m all about when they hear my Big Band and appreciate the music that I play. You can check this video I just posted of my swinging Ken Loomer Big Band kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html I did a big jazz festival last year to over 10,000 people and I had so many young people who said after my performance it was the first time they heard a jazz Big Band live and now are fans of my music and band. That`s the problem, these young people never get to hear the kind of music I play. But when they do, I get so many new fans.Well thanks for taking the time to write to me.

Phenomenal drum solo. Incredible stamina and creativity

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks Mitch for your comment.

I’m blown away by this. I’m not a drummer however I am a jazz musician and I appreciate what you’re doing here. I can also see the problem already highlighted that non-musicians may not realise what you’re doing and how complex it is. I love the soprano snare

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

It`s wonderful to hear from a jazz musician like yourself who can appreciate what I as a jazz drummer is doing. As a drummer band leader, I want the people who come to my concerts to enjoy what they are hearing. They may not know what we are playing, but they know when they hear something special. When I got the standing ovation for this performance, then that means so much to me that they enjoyed it so much. Plus the fact I`m always get asked to come back playing at this venue. Just did another with my Ken Loomer Big Band. Here is that video at that same performance arts center kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html The music always comes first for me as a drummer band leader. I thank you Lee for your comment.

I came more out of the school of Ringo than Buddy but I always appreciated the great jazz masters and would siphon off little bits here and there of their astounding techniques. I started in 6th grade on snare drum and I remember staying up late one night and seeing Louie Bellson on the Tonight Show, it blew my mind. Seeing the relaxed ease Louie had in his wrists helped me greatly as I learned the rudiments. This cat has that same relaxed, effortless style that belies the actual Herculean effort he's putting in. This was a lyrical, well arranged and extremely exciting drum solo...just incredible.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

What a very thoughtful and wonderful comment you just wrote to me. Since I grew up with the music of the Beatles in the 60`s, I always loved Ringo Starr. Like he said, I can`t even do a roll, but his drumming for the Beatles was just perfect. The drum parts he made up like Come Together was way ahead of what drummers were doing back then. I got to know Louie Bellson very well. He even gave me a few drum lessons and let me play in his band. It was the same with Buddy Rich. I looked at these two drummers and everything they played at a high level looked so easy for them to play. I got to know Buddy Rich also and he gave me a lesson. Here is a video I made showing the pictures of me with Buddy and Louie and the stories I told about them. Here is the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html The reason why I have my Ken Loomer Big Band is because of Buddy and Louie. Buddy Rich was the one who told me don`t let anyone tell you it can`t be done to have a Big Band. Just work hard and go for it young man. Well I did work hard and form my own Ken Loomer Big Band. Louie Bellson even sent to me some of his charts which I have played and posted it on my channel. Here is a new video I posted of a very demanding but amazing chart that Buddy Rich played called Porgy and Bess kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html For me, It`s always about the music first and I wanted to be a band leader who can hire great musicians and keep this great Big Band music alive. I want to give the people who come to my concerts the best performance possible. When I do a solo like this, I give it a 100% of my talent. I thank you so much for your letting me know what you thought about my performance.

@whatspadethinks

Жыл бұрын

@@KenLoomer Wow Ken! Thank you for the links to those videos, extraordinary. I'm so happy that a drummer fronted Big Band exists in 2023 and that it's a band that seriously cooks! I'm so happy I discovered your stuff and I appreciate the information. You are a major talent who deserves as big of an audience as you want. All the best brother.....

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

@@whatspadethinks Thanks for taking the time to watch those video`s. I just a hard working musician doing the best he can. At least I can post my jazz bands on youtube. When was the last time you ever saw a Big Band on any of the Late Night Talk shows. Or even a jazz musicians. It`s never! In the old days when I grew up, guys like Johnny Carson would always have a jazz artist on like Buddy Rich. Well I have done good just doing my live concerts and enjoying my work. Thanks so much for your comment and all my best to you.

Incredible. So light and brilliant. God bless

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want to be relaxed so I can perform a dynamic and exciting solo for the people who come to me concert. Thanks J A for your comment.

Amazing, inventive and classy solo. Hats off!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people that come to my concert. Thanks for your comment Michael.

absolutely amazing!! if your a drummer it is impossible to not watch this entire video and then 2 more times at least. That one handed roll is the unicorn of drumming. Amazing!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Glad you notice that left hand single stroke roll I did. It`s at the 2:02 mark. My technique of doing it as you can see. My left arm, wrist, and fingers are not moving at all, but you can see the left hand single stroke roll. It`s magic! I want my solo to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concerts. Thanks so much for your comment.

That’s some ass kicking technical drumming. You stole the show! 👍

@KenLoomer

6 ай бұрын

As a drummer band leader, I always want to give 100% in every concert that I do. I use the technique that I have learned to make my solo dynamic and always trying out new idea`s on what to play. Thanks so much for your comment.

Myyyy Gawwwwwd! Ken Loomer has just blown my mind again!!!!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The only way I know how to play is give 100% with my performance and just try out new idea`s all the time. Thanks John for your comment.

Out of this world. On a 4 piece

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concert. Thanks Harry for your comment.

Wow, just Wow!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people I play for. Thanks for your comment and watching this video.

Excellent work! Buddy Rich meets Marco Minnemann!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

That would of been great to see those two drummers together. Well at least Buddy and Louie Bellson meet many times and it sure was exciting to watch and hear those two drummers play in the same room. Thanks for your comment.

He morphed into every technique with perfect control and dynamic. Bravo, you showed me how proud it is to be a Percussionist and the important contribution we have to society

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

People hear drums every day of their lives. On the the radio, the TV shows they watch. the movie sound track, going out to concerts ,sporting events, and so on. When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting. Thanks so much Gerald for your comment.

Bravo! Excellent control, and creativity! 👍🏻

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I`m always thinking of new ways to make my solo dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concert. At the 3:04 mark I made up this new technique on how o play a cymbal. Thanks KH for your comment.

Well done! Effortless too. Bravo!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks for your comment.

What a great solo! Not just technical, but very musical as well. As a drummer, I like to watch a lot of drum solo videos but I usually don’t make further than 2-3 minutes in. I watched this entire video because it was so musical and had a lot of interesting things going on. Kudos sir! Well done!;

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concerts. I`m always trying out new idea`s on what to play. Thanks so much Jim for your comment.

@sethrenville798

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this the same way I appreciate stuff like Meshuggah, incredible, and definitely beyond next level, just not particularly my style.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

@@sethrenville798 That`s the great part about all of us musicians. You get to pick what style of playing you like better. I`m the same way Seth. I have over 1000 performance video`s, so maybe when I play in another style , which I do all the time, you might like what I did in that performance. Try this one out with my Big Band kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoWF2saaf6XJosY.html It`s a different style of playing on that video. Thanks Seth for your comment.

Wow Ken that was an amazing drum solo. Thanks for posting.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I was trying out some new idea`s on what to play with the technique I have learned over the years. The best part about playing live is that you get feedback from the people right away. I thank you for your comment and enjoying this performance.

Outstanding solo and great technique.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I want these type of open solo to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks for your comment.

Brought to mind Buddy Rich. You sure have that control but with your own unique style. Thumbs up!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Buddy has been gone now for 36 years. I don`t want his style of drumming to die out. That is why part of my solo, I do that style of drumming like on the snare drum only which Buddy was famous for doing. I`m still learning how to play just a snare drum to make it musical and exciting to hear. I was very lucky to have known Buddy Rich. He was always so kind to me. I even got a drum lesson from Buddy and he let me play his Slingerland drums. I`m so glad I had my camera on so many of the concerts I went to see BR. To see those pictures of me and Buddy, and the one of me playing his drums, here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html One time I told Buddy that one day I wanted to have a Big Band like his because I love the music he played so much. Buddy was moved and he told me, "Ken, don`t ever let anyone tell you can`t have your own Big Band to play the music you love. Just work hard and go for it young man. Well I did work hard and have my own Ken Loomer Big Band. In every concert, I always play some of the great music Buddy did. Here is a new video I posted of my Big Band doing his great chart of Porgy and Bess kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html Check it out if you have the time. Thanks so much CanineMama1 for your comment.

@BabyChili1

Жыл бұрын

@@KenLoomer Love it! I will surely check these vids out. Thanks for reply and your memories with BR. I’ll be watching.

That was superb. Loved it.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks for your comment and enjoy playing your drums Pearldrummer.

Wow!!! That drum solo has it all -

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The only way I know how to play is give 110% in my performance when I do my concerts. Thanks for your comment.

Fantastic!! I've been a drummer for over 40 years and I am blown away as well. What a great bag of goods you brought to the table here!! Well-done!!! VERY well-done!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Coming from a drummer who has played for over 40 years, I thank you so much Mel. Of course I most proud that I`m a drummer band leader who always wants to provide the best music for the people who come to my concert. I just did one with my Ken Loomer Big Band you can check out kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html I`m sure like you, it`s always the music that comes first as a drummer. But I also enjoy doing my one featured solo number at my concert and want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people. Thanks so much for your comment.

Great concept and amazing skills. I'm sure Buddy would have had you over for lunch and many jams. Great color changes and dynamics while keeping the "And next" look on your face. As pro drummer I loved this. Hats off to you and your future. Bravo

@KenLoomer

10 ай бұрын

I got to know Buddy Rich and even had a drum lesson from him. The reason why I also have my own Ken Loomer Big Band is because after going to his concerts, I loved the music he played so much. So I told him I wanted to be a drummer Big Band leader like him because I wanted to play the same type of music he played. He told me " Don`t ever let any one tell you can`t have your own Big Band. Just work hard Ken and do it". Well I did work hard and now I`m in my 20th year as a Big Band leader playing the music I love with so many outstanding musicians. To see pictures of me and Buddy together, here is the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html At every concert that I do with my Big Band, I always play some of his great charts like this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4Fhsbqmfsvgf5M.html I love being a band leader of my jazz quartet and Big Band. When I do a solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come out to see me and my band in concert. Thanks so much for your comment.

Absolutely brilliant no words to say.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come out to my concerts. Your comment means a lot to me Krishan.Thanks so much.

Amazing finger control!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I have my own way of doing this finger control which works for me. Thanks for your comment,

this spoke to me. those single hand strokes were lights out!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I always want my solo to be dynamic and exciting to the people I play for at my concerts. I happy to hear Andrew that this performance spoke to you. Thanks so much for your comment.

Unbelievable!!!!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

In these type of open drum solo, I always want it to be exciting and dynamic for the the people who come out to my concerts. Thanks Robert for your comment.

What a increddible flow, stick control and technic.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do an open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Glad you notice the flow I had in this performance. Very important I be relaxed with this style of drumming. Thanks for your comment.

THAT WAS GREAT KEN

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want them to be dynamic and exciting to hear and watch when I do my concert for the people. Thanks Sam for your comment.

Ken, your drumming technique is amazing. You're one of the great. The way you play with dynamics and the control of your sound, balance, musicality, etc. I'm very impressed by "the way you make your drumset sound" Even your sticks sounds like magic ! Thank you for this video. Now, I might goin to practice for ... maybe 20 years non stop, to reach (half of) that level of drumming. Thierry

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Since I`m a drummer band leader, I always want my solo to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concerts. I`m so glad you notice the dynamic`s I use. Wonderful to hear I have inspired you to practice more and try out a few things I played. Of course I always play for the music and I love being a band leader of both a Jazz Quartet and my Ken Loomer Big Band. I just posted a new video of my Big Band kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4Fhsbqmfsvgf5M.html Very important to be relaxed when I play and not force anything that I do. Thanks so much for your comment and all my best to you with your drumming.

Nice job, very entertaining and technical at the same time. Reminds me of watching Buddy Rich - except without all the shouting at his band.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The bad news is I do shout at my band when they do something wrong. But no one is perfect. As a drummer band leader, I always want to do the best job possible and entertain the people who show up for my concerts. Like Buddy I always give 110% in every performance that I do. Thanks so much for your comment.

Fantastic achievements, WOW!!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I always want to give 110% in my performance when I do these type of open drum solo. It`s wonderful for me to do these concerts with my Jazz Quartet. It brings out the best in me. Thanks for your comment.

Boy, after watching him kill them drums, I had NO choice but to subscribe! Loved it!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I don`t want to kill my drums. I need them for other concerts! Hope you can tell I love my drums and always treat it well with my performance. Thanks so much Doug for your comment. I have tons of video`s you can check out.

Amazing..shades of Buddy Rich with the fast single strokes and crossovers, and of Carl Palmer with those cymbal solos. Especially those single strokes with left hand on the snare..those are incredibly hard to do one other drummer can do those as well: Steve Maxwell. Outstanding Ken you are always an inspiration. Love that Gretsch kit as well.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I learned the finger control from Joe Morello. I know Steve Maxwell has some of Joe Morello`s drums at his store in Chicago. Like always, I`m trying out new idea`s when I do these type of open solo. I want my drum solo to be exciting and dynamic. Thanks Thomas for your comment.

Great performance, very fast and cool

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do one of these open type drum solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concert. Thanks Nobbes Rieger for your comment.

Wonderful as in miraculous.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic and always trying out new techniques. Always great for me to do these live concerts for the people who come to my concerts. Thanks Michael for your comment.

Well Played Sir, Bravo!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I want my solo to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come out to my concert. thanks for your comment.

Incredible technique

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I use my technique so I can come up with new idea`s on what to play to make the solo exciting and dynamic. Like at the 3:04 mark of using this new technique of how to play a cymbal. I just made it up. Thanks for your comment.

Great job man! - Former Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps snare drummer.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

You snare drummers playing for the Cavaliers Drum Corps are amazing. Thanks for enjoying this video and writing back to me. Keep playing that snare drum my man!!

Top notch, very classic. Many jazz drummers bore me soon, this solo i enjoyed until to the last beat. 👉👍👈

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. I`m always trying out new idea`s on what to play. Thanks so much for your comment.

@pplrstrange

Жыл бұрын

Ditto

Incredible hands technique. Bravo

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When doing these big open type drum solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concerts. Thanks for your comment.

@leclowntriste8123

Жыл бұрын

@@KenLoomer And I love your playing dynamics, but also your creativity on the kit. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

@@leclowntriste8123 Glad you notice the dynamics which is so important for me to do. Thanks so much for your comment.

Sensational

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

In these type of open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks for your comment.

WOW!!! Great playing man!! Mad respect!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When doing these type of open drum solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concerts. Thanks Sam for your comment.

Awesome! I hear traces of Buddy, Professor Peart, John Henry Bonham, Joe Morello... countless others. Just fabulous! Kudos to you, Ken.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Like most drummers, I have learned from those great drummers you have said. I`m still learning from a lot of the drummers I have seen and always want to be a better drummer and band leader. I add my own style when I do a solo like this like at 3:04 which I haven`t seen any other do. But always I want my solo to be exciting and dynamic for the people who show up to hear my band. Thanks Mike for your comment.

He wins any and every drum competition till the end of time. Absolute genius

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I have seen so many excellent drummers today, which of course I have learned from that have helped me grow as a musician. For me, I`m so happy to be a drummer band leader, since it`s always about the music first for me. You could check out my Ken Loomer Big Band, since it`s rare a drummer is leading a Big Band. Here is new video I posted of My Big Band kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html Thanks so much for your comment and enjoying this video.

I am overly impressed with your drum solo, that was AMAZING!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The only way I know how to play is give 100% in every performance that I do. I still try to learn new ways to play and I like to try out new idea`s with the drum technique I have. Plus performing live in front of people who come to see my band always brings out the best in me. Thanks for your comment.

Someone likes Buddy Rich!! Great job!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I really liked the old school drummers like Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, and Sonny Payne. I`m still learning from those great drummers. Thanks Aaron for your comment.

Fantastic Big band Era drums

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Well these Gretsch Renown Maple drums are more smaller jazz drums with the 20 inch bass, 12 inch tom and 14 inch floor tom. But with my wide open tuning, these drums have a big full sound to them. Check this video out of my Ken Loomer Big Band to hear real Big Band Era Drums kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html Thanks Steve for your comment.

Awesome solo and new techiques!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concert. For time the first time at the 3:04 mark I tried out this new technique of playing a cymbal. As you can see I have the left hand stick straight up just touching the edge of the cymbal. The right stick is tapping on the left stick to get a bounce off the edge of the cymbal. Seems to work well this new technique. Glad you enjoyed this video Alexey.

Jazz blast

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I love that saying Curtis "JAZZ BLAST". I will use it. Thanks

@csciabar

Жыл бұрын

@@KenLoomer no problem 😉

Very Buddy Rich in a myriad of ways. Excellent.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I learn from the best drummers like BR, past and present. I still got a lot to learn as a drummer and band leader. But it`s fun for me to keep on learning new ways to play, and since I also write music, to do more exciting arrangements for my bands that I have. Thanks for your comment.

The new BUDDY RICH! PERIOD

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Well thanks for your comment Wendell. But I know I`m not even close to what Buddy played. What I learned the most from Buddy is to always give 110% in my performance. I think Buddy would like that I as a drummer became a band leader playing great jazz music with both my Quartet and Ken Loomer Big Band.

Amazing solo!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting. Thanks Chris for your comment.

Awesome. What a creative expression on a minimal kit. Such variety. He's gotta be at least half as good as me. Heh

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

If I could be half as good as the great Dole Mite, I`m a happy drummer. I love your humor Dole. Believe me, I`m still learning all the time on how to be a better drummer and band leader. I don`t need a big drum set, since I still want to master playing this small drum set. I also have a Big Band you might like also. Here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html Thanks so much for your comment.

Amazing!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I love to play at my live concerts with my Jazz Quartet. It brings out the best in me. Thanks Matt for your comment.

Vell done !! ✌😎

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Martin.

love this so much Ken... thank you for posting this, truly inspiring playing.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Your comment means a lot to me. As a drummer band leader, so wonderful to hear my playing is inspiring. I always play at my best when I do these live concerts in front of people who come to see and hear my band. Thanks scotty so much for your comment.

I've been impressed by only a few drummers- Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, Sonny Payne,Carl Palmer, Grayson Nekrutman. Now You join the pack. You are Truly amazing Sir.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

That is a great list of drummers for sure. I have seen them all in person except Grayson Nekrutman who I don`t know. My main goal as a drummer is to have my own Jazz Quartet and Big Band and play live for the people. Well I have reached my goal and still love being a band leader. Don`t know if you have seen any video`s of my Ken Loomer Big Band, so here is one you can check out that I just posted kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html In this video it`s my Jazz Quartet. It`s always about the music first for me. When it`s time to do my one featured solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come hear my band. Playing live for the people is what I`m all about as a drummer band leader. Thanks so much Tony for enjoying my performance and lots of new video`s of my bands you can check out.

@hj-bg2qi

Жыл бұрын

Dave Weckl, Antonio Sanchez, Vinnie Colaiuta, ...?!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

@@hj-bg2qi All current great drummers I have learned from. I`m hoping drummers that watch this video will learn a few things I did and want to play it..

@hj-bg2qi

Жыл бұрын

@@KenLoomer Well sir, your video is amazing, what a technique and drive! Thanks for sharing!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

@@hj-bg2qi When I do these type of an open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic. At times I will come up with a new technique like at the 3:04 mark on how to play a cymbal. Never saw anothe drummer use that technique. Thanks for your comment.

Amazing you hand and finger control.. i'm a beginner drummer, really inspired by jou sir!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Like you, I always want to learn to get better as a drummer and band leader. I`m still learning all the time. Thanks for letting me know you got inspired with my performance at this concert. All my best to you with your drumming!

Quelle dextérité et fluidité, assez incroyable, ce type n’a rien à envier à personne

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The only way I know how to play is give 100% in every performance that I do. I always like to try out new idea`s on what to play when doing these type of open solo. Thanks Louis for your comment.

I call this elite drumming, much respect!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I just want my solo to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come out to my concert. Thanks D G for your comment.

Fantastic, man! That's all I can say, by now... 😂😂

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I always want my one featured solo to be dynamic and exciting to watch and hear. I thank you Iki Gomez for your comment.

Super Magnific

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The only way I know how to play is give 110% in my performance. Thanks for your comment.

Fanstastc Ken! Rare that I listen to a full solo twice! Love iT!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

That makes me feel so good that you Francois would take the time to write that comment. I as a drummer band leader always try to give the best performance possible to the people who come to my concerts. I do the same when just performing with my outstanding musicians. The music comes first for me. Here I am with this new video of my Ken Loomer Big Band you can check out kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html Thanks so much.

Holy Cow!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

That`s what I said once I got my new technique to work "Holy Cow"! Thanks Brad for your comment.

Guy's good. Channeling Buddy Rich.😮

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I got to know Buddy Rich and he was always so nice to me. One time he even gave me a drum lesson. The cool part was Buddy let me play on his Slingerland drums. I`m so glad I had my camera so many times I saw Buddy. To see those pictures and me playing on his drums, here is the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html One time I told Buddy I wanted to have my own Big Band because I loved the music he played so much. Buddy said to me, "Ken, don`t ever let anyone tell you can`t have your own Big Band to play the music you love. Just work hard and go for it young man". Well with hard work and the desire to do it, I do have my own Ken Loomer Big Band. I always play some of the great charts that Buddy played to honor him in my concerts. Here is a new video I just posted of the great Buddy chart "Porgy and Bess" kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html I like to do part of my solo in the BR style. This style must not die out. Most important for me, to make sure his great music lives on. I know Buddy would be happy about that. Thanks John for your comment.

This Is absolutely brilliant the control, the technique What an inspiration, Thank you for sharing this.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I always want my open drum solo to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concerts. Doing these live performance always brings out the best in me. Thanks Ryan so much for your comment.

Wow 🤩 this has everything… technique, feel, dynamics and more. Outstanding 👏🙏

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I always want to give my best performance when doing these type of open drum solo. I play my best when I get to do a concert with my band. The people will give you real time feedback on your performance. Thanks Jason for your comment.

The part of the solo you did on the crash cymbal really was new and amazing. My jaw hit the floor!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

That must of been at the 3:04 mark of my new technique of playing a cymbal. Never seen any drummer do that. Something I made up for this solo. Thanks Matt for your comment.

Great stuff great solo!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The only way I know how to play is give 100% in every performance that I do. I play my best when I do these live concerts with my Jazz Quartet. Thanks Robert for your comment.

My private students will again recognize how their intermediate rudimentary snare drum solos will ABSOLUTELY transfer to the kit. I’ll be sharing this video with them. Tasteful use of “chops” with amazing musicality. Oh, fair warning…I’ll be stealing the vertical stick/cymbal technique. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Well played!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I never saw any drummer use that vertical left hand cymbal technique that I made up. Please do use it. We drummers like to share new idea`s and new techniques. The part in the solo others mention is at 2:02 mark where my left arm, wrist, and fingers are not moving yet you see the fast singles from my left hand. I love to do just snare drum at times, using accents to make it more musical and have a steady flow to the playing. Thanks for your comment.

Top notch mate! 😎

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I always want my open drum solo to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks John for your comment.

Great solo...old school,entertaining....thanks. Lovely drum kit again.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I`m enjoying playing on these new old stock Gretsch Renown Maple drums with the cool Inca Gold Lacquer finish. Nothing wrong like you said with old school entertainment drumming, Us old drummers just love to play live and giving 100% in our performance. Thanks Guy for your comment.

fantastic

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic with the new techniques that I have learned. Plus being a band leader of my Jazz Quartet and Big Band, I get to work with so many wonderful musicians. Thanks for your comment Brian and keep enjoying playing your drums.

Nice set of Gretch . Nice chops

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Plus my band members think I`m a Nice Band Leader. Thanks for your comment.

Very excellent sir

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The only way I know how to play is give 110% in every performance that I do for the people who come to my concert. Thanks Mike for your comment.

Great playing Ken! Truly a maestro!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I enjoy so much doing these concerts with my Jazz Quartet. It brings out the best in me. Thanks so much for your comment.

Incredible independence 😎

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I have so many idea`s going on in my head when doing these type of open drum solo. So I took a lot of time to learn complete independence so I will look relaxed when I play. Thanks Billy for your comment.

Reminds me of Buddy. Remarkable control. Well done!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I for sure learned so much from Buddy. Even got a drum lesson from him and played his drums. If you want to see those pictures of me and Buddy, here is the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html The reason I have my Ken Loomer Big Band is from going to so many BR concerts and loving the music so much. If you want to check out one video of my Big Band, here it is kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJick7JmZq_XfcY.html Thanks Mark for your comment.

Brilliant. It’s ok - non musicians will learn to appreciate it.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

As any musicians will say, you want to reach to the people you play for when doing these live concerts. Since I`m a drummer-band leader, I want me and my jazz band to entertain the people at these concerts that I do. I got a standing ovation for this performance, so that feedback from the people let me know they enjoyed it. That what counts the most to me. Thanks Joel for your comment.

Thanks and Blessings Ken!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this performance I did. It always wonderful to have people like you who will let me know. Thanks so much for your comment.

Well done Ken, That was exciting to watch.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

That is good to hear. When I do these type of open drum solo at my concerts, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to hear me and my band perform. Thanks Scott for your comment. It means a lot to me .

Thank you. Amazing. You're truly talented.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

It`s a joy for me to do these type of concerts with my Jazz Quartet. When it`s time to do my one featured solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic. Thanks Jonah for your comment.

Ah, the Mohler Technique. A true magic trick.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I`m always trying to learn any drum technique that will be helpful to play better.

amazing control!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

For my type of drumming, when I do these open solo, I want it to be relaxed and not tense up. That way I can use the technique which I have worked to be smooth all the time. Thanks for your comment.

Now THAT's a drummer 👏

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The only way I know how to play is give 110% when I do my performance. Thanks Lou for your comment.

Great job! Excellent solo! Drums sound great, too!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Very important to play on drums you like with the right tuning. I always want my solo to be exciting with new ways to play them. Thanks Joseph for your comment.

Great hands!!! …. And a beautifully constructed and executed solo. CHEERS!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I want these type of open drum solo to be exciting and dynamic. I`m always trying out new idea`s on what to play. Thanks Todd for your comment.

Beyond Fantastic!!!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

The only way I know how to play is give 110% in every performance that I do. Thanks V Neal for your comment.

Great stuff!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I`m glad you like the stuff I played.

Ken! What a great solo my friend. On fire as always!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Like always, the only way I know how to play is give 100% effort for the people who come out to my concert. Thanks for your comment.

My mouth was opened in amazement, the entire time! Wow bro...that was fire!!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I always want my solo to be exciting and dynamic. I`m trying out new idea`s on what to play and hoping the people will enjoy it. Thanks so much Tommy for your comment.

Absolutely fantastic Ken! You and the Renowns sound great!🙂

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I take great care of these Gretsch Renown drums. Very easy with these drums to have the big wide open tuning that I like. Every beat that I play comes out very clear on these Gretsch drums. Thanks for your comment.

WOOOOWWWWWW....THE BEST DRUM 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment.