I wish that this style of drumming was more popular then it is, I feel like the younger generations need to hear this style of playing and that it should be on live TV again. Reality TV shows always used to star big bands and it feels like that age has passed, world-class quartet

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

When was the last time you ever saw a jazz musician on any of the Late Night Talk Shows today? Never! The only way people know about my Ken Loomer Big Band or Jazz Quartet is because I take the time to video my concerts and then put them up on my channel. But I`m happy with all the positive comments I get about my bands and drumming. Since most never see this style of drumming any more, it`s good in my small way that people, when they see and hear it, enjoy it so much. Thanks so much for your comment.

@bobbob-ny8dl

8 ай бұрын

What is this style of drumming called?

@Opalus

8 ай бұрын

@@bobbob-ny8dl Big Band style drumming

This is absolutely brilliant! Not only is Kenny's technique & timing world class - but his solos are interesting, mind blowing AND his drums are tuned impeccably! I've had the privilege of sharing the stage with some amazing drummers. Jimmy Cobb, Bernard Purdie and Danny Gottlieb come to mind (to namedrop a few). Ken Loomer should be as well known as they are!!

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

So wonderful to hear from you Mike! I heard you are living in France now.That must of been a big move for you.I want to let everyone who comes to my Ken Loomer KZread channel to check out Mike Pachelli KZread channel.Mike is a world class musician, one of the best guitar players in the world.He is an amazing teacher,artist ,and has his own music studio. Over 30 years ago I did some playing with Mike on his TV show he had in Tampa.You still have those shows Mike? I thank you so much for your comments about me Mike.Coming from a great artist like you means a lot to me.You played with some great drummers for sure. I`m so lucky I got to meet and know so many of the great drummers. Here is a video I posted Mike showing pictures of me with so many of the great drummers I got to know kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html I know thing have been hard for us musicians because of Covid19. I`m starting to work again and I hope in France it`s getting better for you Mike. Please contact me at my e-mail which is kenloomer@verizon.net All my best to you in everything you do Mike! Your old friend Ken Loomer

Completely unique style and technique. Outstanding!

Excellent drum solo..shades of BR

@KenLoomer

9 ай бұрын

I`m old school drumming so I learned from Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, Jo Jones, and Sonny Payne. When I do these concerts with my band, I always give 110% in every performance that I do. The people will let me know if they are enjoying my performance in real time. Thanks for your comment.

KEN , UNBELIEVABLE! EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO THIS I'M AMAZED AT THE WAY YOU CAN SWING AND GIVE THE OTHER SOLOISTS A SPRINGBOARD TO REALLY SHINE. I LEARN FROM THIS JUST LIKE IDO WATCHING BUDDY RICH. GREAT JOB. ONE OF A KIND

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

So wonderful for you to point out that I`m playing for my fellow musicians to give them the type of support to make the music feel good for them.That is what I want to do the most as a drummer.It`s always about the music first for me. They inspire me to play at my best.Thanks so much Frank for your comment.

@frankcampbell4154

3 жыл бұрын

@@KenLoomer HEY KEN, HOW ARE YOU DOING? I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL. I HAVE SEVERAL QUESTIONS FOR YOU AND I APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR BOTHERING YOU. FIRST QUESTION: HAS THE COVID19 CUT DOWN ON THE NUMBER OF JOBS THAT YOU ARE USED TO? 2ND QUESTION: HAVE YOU EVER USED VATER STICKS AND IF SO WHAT IS YOUR OPINION? AND LAST: HAS YOUR BAND DONE WESTSIDE STORY? I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR IT. THANKS SO MUCH. GOD BLESS YOU.

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankcampbell4154 I`m doing good and no problem answering any of your questions. Of course Covid 19 has canceled so many of my jobs since the music festivals,clubs,performing art centers have not opened up. All musicians have been hit hard because of Covid 19. I have never used Vater sticks.I have used Vic Firth 5A wood model for over 20 years now.It has the right feel and balance for my type of technique. I have never played West Side or Channel One since Buddy Rich told Cathy Rich he didn`t want anyone to play it when he passed away.That is why the current Buddy Rich Big Band has also never played these arrangements. I also think those charts belong to Buddy.So I have decide to played his other big arrangement that Buddy Rich played which is the Porgy & Bess Suite. Here is my Ken Loomer Big Band doing that suite kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2GW3Jigaau5e5s.html It`s a very demanding arrangement and I know Buddy would love that a drummer like me today has a Big Band and playing some of his great music.Thanks Frank for your comment.

Sharing this with friends it's obligation. Thanks for posting. Cheers!!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Playing with these excellent musicians always brings out the best in me. Thanks for your comment.

I love the way the recording is so raw. Sometimes the beats are better distinguished from each other with less microphones. But gee, that is such expressive and well executed playing, also love the way play on sticks and whatever nice sounding metal is handy - no matter how good the drummer a long enough solo will demand new sounds to keep it fully alive.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

This video was done with only the camera mic so you get what these drums sound like in this concert hall in a natural way. No closed mic for each drum going through a sound board which you can change the sound. I`m always trying out new idea`s when I do these type of open drum solo to make it exciting and fresh. Thanks Bernard for your comment.

What an amazing drummer and his talented band ...yay

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

I love playing with these outstanding musicians in my band. Thanks so much Glen for your comment.

jesus christ that kick drum is a MONSTER!!!

@KenLoomer

6 жыл бұрын

With the right tuning,I can make this small 14x20 inch bass drum sound big and full with a lot of punch. It has an open sound which gives this bass drum a warm but clear tone to it. Glad you liked my"Monster" sounding bass drum on this little jazz kit.

@garethsmyth6593

3 жыл бұрын

@@KenLoomer for a small bass drum, it really really sounds absolutely huge. Such fine-tuning.

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

@@garethsmyth6593 Glad you liked the way I have a open sound out of this Slingerland bass drum.A lot has to do with the shell which is only 3 plys with the rock maple rings on them. This gives it that big full tone out of this bass drum.Thanks Gereth for your comment.

THIS GUY REALLY SWINGS A BAND AND IS A GREAT SOLOIST. TIMING AND TECHNIQUE IMPECCABLE. GREAT LOOKING DRUM KIT.. REMINDS ME OF ANOTHER DRUMMER HMMMMM

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

I love playing with these great musicians in my Jazz Quartet. My job as a drummer is to make the music feel good with my drumming and just swing .When it`s time for my solo,I want to tell a story and make sure it is exciting for the people to hear. Of course I learned from the great drummers from the past and present like Buddy Rich,Louie Bellson,Joe Morello,Jeff Hamilton,and Roy Haynes.But I also love being a Big Band leader where I learned from Buddy,Louie ,and Doc Severisen.If you have not seen one of my Big Band concert clips,check this one out kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2GW3Jigaau5e5s.html It`s all about the music for me and leading a swinging band. Thanks so much Charles for your comment.

Cuanto talento hay en ese baterista...simplemente extraordinario y de una destreza sin igual.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I always want to give 100% in every performance that I do. Playing live concerts in front of people with my band of outstanding musicians makes me a better player. Thanks Juan for your comment.

So big! 👏👏👏👏👏

They are all good. 😮

wow, what a master at the FINE art

@KenLoomer

4 жыл бұрын

Must thank for outstanding musicians for always inspiring me. One of the great songs for a jazz drummer to play is Caravan,which I get requested all the time. Thanks Randall for your comment.

What I like about this guy most is that, even he seems to be amazed at what his own hands are doing.

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

When I`m doing this type of open drum solo,I always try to do something new and just go for it.When I hear the people react to my playing and it`s good,then I know right away I did something that made the solo exciting and fresh.Plus my band inspired me to play at my best with their great feel for the music. Thanks for your comment.

@stereopolice

3 жыл бұрын

@@KenLoomer Yours is one of the most enjoyable, and musical, solos I've ever seen. A class act sir. Cheers. Thanks for the reply.

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

I always love playing on these classic 1968 classic Slingerland drums.It brings out the best in me. Thanks Fred for your comment.

Fabulous sounding drums...so much life....Ken too.

@KenLoomer

5 жыл бұрын

As you know Roy,it takes great musicians to bring the music to life in an exciting way. Plus the fact I get to play on my classic Slingerland drums which has the perfect sound for me on these type of swinging songs. Thanks for your comment.

I’ve watched a lot of drum solos but wow never seen someone that fast actually

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I`m really not that fast. I just want to be relaxed when I play and having every beat I play be clean and heard clearly. Like always, I want my solo to be exciting and dynamic for the people I play for at my concerts. Thanks Allen for your comment.

Drummers fantastic. Ken Loomer!

Absolutely amazing .

@KenLoomer

8 жыл бұрын

Doing what I can to keep this style of drum solo alive today. I like to use a lot of dynamics when I do this type of open drum solo.Thanks for your comment Sean.

Very creative, Great Drum Sound, the whole band ROCKED Caravan!

@KenLoomer

4 жыл бұрын

My most requested song with my Jazz Quartet is Caravan.Always great working with these musicians who inspire me to play at my highest level. Thanks for your comment.

JUST,WOW!!!😯😯

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Walter for enjoying this video. I just posted a new one you might like kzread.info/dash/bejne/gptr2teaqrbOc7w.html

Another great solo!

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I just love playing on my small classic 1968 Slingerland drums. It has the perfect sound for my technique that projects so well. Thanks Jeff for your comment.

Wow. Amazing.

@KenLoomer

5 жыл бұрын

I always get inspired to play when I have these great musicians to perform with. Thanks for your comment.

@spadds

5 жыл бұрын

@@KenLoomer Thank you for sharing. I love playing my drums and I love to watch people play who have truly mastered the art! Keep up the magical work!

@KenLoomer

5 жыл бұрын

It`s all about the enjoyment of playing drums and I love working with my musicians. So keep on playing your drums and all my best to you.

Damn man.....that's some serious drum playing.

@KenLoomer

8 жыл бұрын

I`m playing with some serious musicains who inspire me to play at a higher level. Thanks for your comment Robert.

Excellent..!!! 👏👏👏👏

@KenLoomer

2 жыл бұрын

I must thank my excellent musicians for the great playing they did in Caravan. Thanks Marcelo for your comment.

just watched Gene Krupa bio and the Caravan show.. amazing.. You played quite well at this show..tasty fills..

@KenLoomer

4 жыл бұрын

I`m only as good as the musicians I`m working with. I enjoy so much playing with these excellent musicians and they always inspire me to play at my best. Thanks Liam for your comment.

Woderfull!!!!! Realy woderfull!!! Y love your drums.

@KenLoomer

4 жыл бұрын

I`m playing on my classic 1968 Slingerland jazz drums.The way Slingerland made these drum shells with the 3 ply maple,poplar,maple and solid maple re-enforcing rings gave me a warm open tone that projected so well. Thanks for your comment.

Great sound on the smaller size kit with a great tecknic , excellent with such control . Lets hope Slingerland makes a come back soon with DW Drums .

@KenLoomer

2 жыл бұрын

These Slingerland smaller size drums has that great sound because of the way they made their drum shell.It has the 3ply maple,poplar,maple with solid maple rings on them. With my wide open tuning with the Remo Ambassador heads ,it gives me a clear full tone out of these drums. I`m sure DW will do a good job of remaking the Slingerland brand. Thanks Albert for your comment.

Thanks for that masterclass. I learn a lot watching you. Greets from México.

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing all the time learning from other drummers and always wanted to improve my playing.Glad you enjoyed this video and learned a few things that I did. Thanks for your comment.

"Bravo" Brother Ken, you are one of the best drummers I have ever heard, you remind me of my late brother-law Byron Taylor, and unlike so many so-called drummers that lack true talent with the need to have 20 drums, you give true meaning to the old saying" The lest you play the more you're heard, Keep up the good work!!!!!!!

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

For my style of playing,I don`t need a lot of drums. I just know how to get so many sounds out of one drum. The music I play inspires me to play all out and I`m always thinking of new ways to play. Thanks Samson for your comment.

@samsonwoods5448

3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome Ken!

YOU PLAY RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE "BIG" DRUMMERS. ONE FABULOUS DRUMMER YOU DID NOT MENTION IS CHARLEY ANTOLINI. HE STILL PLAYS AT THE AGE OF 83 WITH GREAT STRENGTH, PRESSION AND JOY. YOU CAN TELL HE STILL ENJOYS PLAYING HIS DRUMS. KEEP PLAYING YOUR DRUMS AND PERHAPS, LIKE CHARLY, YOU WILL BE PLAYING AT THE AGE OF 83! SYLVIA! 5/23/21 1

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to KZread,I got to see and hear the great drummer Charly Antolini who is from Zurich Switzerland.My great joy is being a band leader of a jazz quartet and Big Band and doing these type of concerts.Music keeps me young so I hope to keep on playing.I`m 67 now so no plans to stop playing my drums and I will keep on swinging with my bands.Thanks so much for your comment.

@ChannelMaster720

3 жыл бұрын

​@@KenLoomer I envy your seeing Charly play drums. How wonderful that you have a jazz band and are still playing. You're a young man, so you will have many years to entertain people like me who really love Jazz. Blessings, SYLVIA! 5/26/21

Wow!

Superb drummer !!

@KenLoomer

4 жыл бұрын

I have to thank my excellent musicians for always giving me what I want in these type of songs that I arrange. Caravan one of the great standards for a jazz drummer to play. Thanks Mike for your comment.

Nice playing by all, great sound, excellent stick work.

FAVOLOSO!

A great solo in a great song!!! You display a excellent range in dynamics and manage to bring something not seen often enough in a drum solo: a touch of humor. Awesome job!

@KenLoomer

8 жыл бұрын

So glad you notice the dynamics in my playing Greg. This is a big part of my drumming when I do this type of open drum solo. Yes at times I will add a touch of humor,since I`m telling a story when I do these long drum solo`s. When you can feel the audience is with you, I like to add whatever comes to my mind to make it more enjoyable to the people. Thanks so muuch Greg for your comment.

@Ds_Drums

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that was really great.

This drummer is phenomenal 👍

@KenLoomer

4 жыл бұрын

If you want to see me with my Ken Loomer Big Band,check this video out kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYF128StaNzQfJM.html Thanks for your comment Mladen.

ReaL good stuff. Love his technics

@KenLoomer

6 жыл бұрын

I always get inspired to play when I have these great musicians swinging so great on this classic song Caravan.Thanks for your comment David.

Great drumming! Love it!

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

Playing with these outstanding musicians in my band always inspire me to play at a higher level. Thanks Jeff for your comment.

Loved it Ken, and I really liked the piano in the intro too. All of the solos were great! I always smile when my jazz band calls this tune. I really enjoy playing it.

@KenLoomer

7 жыл бұрын

Always great to have a drummer like yourself Bob doing the hard work of having your own jazz band and playing these classic tunes. I have played Caravan so many times, but I try to make it a little different every time I play it. That is what jazz is all about. Keep on swinging with your band Bob!

Really good sounding sticking

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

Great first name you have for sure! Very important for me to have sound sticking as you say. I want my solo to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks Ken for your comment.

Buddy, Gene, Papa Jo, Bellson and Morrello ALL in one!!!!!! You are amazing Ken. Oh yeah, your ride cymbal sounds incredible.

@KenLoomer

7 жыл бұрын

All great drummers who I learned so much from.Great that you know about these master drummers who always made the music sound so much better because of their playing. In this video I used my 20 inch 1971 Zildjian ping ride which you can hear every beat that I play on it. Thanks so much Kevin for your comment.

My goodness me Ken that was fantastic! All the musicians were great including yourself what a wonderful inspiring drum so that was. God bless you my friend.

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

As a band leader,I always get the best musicians who can play the arrangements I write for my Quartet.Plus they inspire me to play at a higher level.Thanks Gareth for your comment.

impressive technique

@vaibhavvivek

5 жыл бұрын

Is that an akatsuki cloud?

Great stuff Ken, keep the dream alive.

@KenLoomer

7 жыл бұрын

Doing what I can to keep this style of drumming alive today. Most important is to make sure this great music is being heard today. Thanks to these wonderful muicians, I am keeping the dream alive with my jazz quartet and Big Band. Thanks for your comment John.

This guy can play!!

Long live Slingerland! Too bad they had to go out of business. The 2 best sets I've ever had. I'm really waiting to see what all DW will do with them now that they've bought out Slingerland.

@KenLoomer

2 жыл бұрын

I have played on these small Slingerland Jazz kit for over 50 years now.It`s still the best sounding drums I have ever played. All about how the shells were made back then. It has the 3 ply maple,poplar, maple with the rock maple rings on them. We shall see what DW will do with this famous Slingerland brand which was a huge part of drum history.Thanks Bill for your comment.

Cool solo, great technique

The band sounds great, and the drumming is very articulate and clear..great sounding kit and cymbals, Well done!

@KenLoomer

7 жыл бұрын

Playing with these excellent musicians always inspire me to play at a higher level. I always try to pick the best musicians when I form one of my jazz bands and just let them know the arrangement I want to do on a certain song. Playing on these classic Slingerland jazz drums has the right open sound for me. Thanks so much for your comment Paul.

@mecdrum7

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Rivet very awesome

someone here likes buddy very much rsrsrs, great stuff

Круто👍

@KenLoomer

5 жыл бұрын

It was cool for me to play with these great musicians.I got inspired to really play my drum solo on Caravan for this concert that I did.Thanks Alexander for your comment.

Awesome drum solo!

@KenLoomer

7 жыл бұрын

Playing on these vintage Slingerland drums is always so much fun for me. Thanks for your comment Giuseppe.

I could never understand why 20" bass drums, were never as popular. Even Ringo, often used 20" Ludwigs, with all the screaming fans in the 60s. These Slingerlands look and sound sensational. They are certainly lighter to carry around.

@KenLoomer

8 жыл бұрын

I really do like the 20 inch size bass drums when I play with a Jazz Quartet. I have some video`s on KZread of me playing my 20 inch Gretsch Renown Maple Jazz kit which also sound great. With the right tuning,these bass drums can sound big and full and give the punch needed for this type of music I play.

@olfartdrummin8627

6 жыл бұрын

I HAVE ALWAYS USED A TWENTY INCH LUDWIG BASS DRUM, EXCEPT FOR A FIBES 20" INCH BASS IN THE 70S. MY FIRST set WAS A ROUND BADGE GRETCH. MY DAD GAVE IT TO ME WHEN I WAS A 12., IT HAD A 2o" BASS TOO.I THINK A 2O" BASS SOUNDS GOOD, IF TUNED RIGHT.

cool...great solo & top notch kit....nice musical solo Ken.

@KenLoomer

2 жыл бұрын

These are my 1968 Slingerland jazz drum set with the 20 inch bass drum. Has a huge open sound for a small kit. Thanks Guy for your comment.

As always Ken...great job. Nice chops, enjoy your post. Continued blessings and all good things.

@KenLoomer

5 жыл бұрын

When I get to play with these excellent musicians,I always play at a higher level.Plus I love playing on my classic Slingerland drums.They have the right sound for my type of drumming.Thanks so much Alan for your comment.

Hey Kenny! Amazing solo! 👏 👏👏 Love to see it! Very cool 😎

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

As you can tell, I love playing my classic drums with these outstanding musicians. Thanks Bobby for your comment.

Just love this!!

@KenLoomer

8 жыл бұрын

Believe me Robert,these great jazz musicians inspired me to play at my best. I was really into playing Caravan that night. Thanks for your comment.

Outstanding......

@KenLoomer

8 жыл бұрын

For some reason, playing on these classic Slingerland Jazz kit always brings out the best in me. Thanks for your comment Robert.

Respect!!

Nicely played!

@KenLoomer

6 жыл бұрын

I was inspired that night because of the wonderful musicians who made this arrangement I did come to life. I was really feeling the music and when it was my turn to solo, I just expressed myself at a higher level.Thanks Maximo for your comment.

I love it. your drumming makes me smile no matter how I'm feeling.

EXCELENTE BATERISTA!!!😄 EN MARAVILLOSA MELODÍA QUE LE DA EL TOQUE DE LO SUFRIDA QUE ES UNA CARAVANA!!!👏 SALUDOS CORDIALES DESDE MONTERREY MÉXICO!!👏 BENDICIONES 😄

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

It`s all about the music first for me. I must thank my excellent musicians for playing so well the arrangement I did of Caravan. When it`s time for me to do my drum solo, I want it to be exciting and telling a story. Thanks Juan for your comment.

wow gent,s BRAVI

Great Performance

@KenLoomer

8 жыл бұрын

I always love playing on these classic Slingerland small jazz kit. It has the right sound for me and I can really express myself very well on these drums.Thanks for your comment B.B.

great playing . kit is on the money

@KenLoomer

7 жыл бұрын

Not too many of these 1968 Slingerland Jazz kits left. They have the right sound for the type of drumming I like to do. Thanks for your comment Bruce.

@philipnestor5034

5 жыл бұрын

KenLoomer you sound great Ken

Your best work yet Ken!!!!! Great attack on the kit!! So very yummy!! Wow.....................!

@KenLoomer

7 жыл бұрын

As I get older, I feel I`m putting everything together now and playing at a much higher level with new idea`s all the time. Glad you notice this and thanks so much Matthew for your comment.

great solo. 👍👍

@KenLoomer

7 жыл бұрын

Playing on these vintage Slingerland drums brings out the best in me. I love the wide open sounds these drums have. Thanks Alan for your comment.

👍🏿🙂 Killer snare, in particular.

That was fun! - Jeff

@KenLoomer

8 жыл бұрын

Always fun for me to play with these great jazz musicians who inspire me to play at my best. Glad you enjoyed this performance.

Great music and the drummer

@KenLoomer

4 жыл бұрын

Caravan is the song I get requested the most to play with my Jazz Quartet.I always enjoy playing with these excellent jazz musicians and they always inspire me to play at a higher level.Thanks Zven for your comment.

very good

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

Always great playing with these outstanding jazz musicians.Thanks for enjoying this video.

AWWW YEAH!

@KenLoomer

6 жыл бұрын

I always love playing this classic jazz song.Glad you enjoyed it Paul.

Well done sir!

Great job, Ken!

@KenLoomer

6 жыл бұрын

I always get inspired to play when I`m working with these excellent jazz musicians. Plus I was using my classic Slingerland jazz kit that night. Thanks for you comment Chris.

Rock drummer try to impress you but jazz drummers do that with they're playing.. and the sound of the set.

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

All I`m using is a Slingerland small vintage drum set and supporting my fellow musicians with my playing to make the music feel good. When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want to express myself through my drumming to make the solo exciting and fresh. Thanks Linki for your comment.

HELL YEA

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy playing on my 1968 Slingerland Jazz Drum Set.Plus always great working with these outstanding musicians in my band.Thanks for your comment William.

Nice!

Listen to the metre, Ken’s right on it,keeping time with the high hats, very clever, also he has a impeccable metronome built into his brain..andy (aust)...he drives the band, very creative and musical...

Great playing Ken.

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy playing on these classic 1968 Slingerland drums. Plus my musicians in the band made Caravan so exciting to hear.Thanks so much for your comment.

Nice drumming

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy so much playing on these classic 1968 Slingerland Modern jazz drum set.It has the right sound for the music I play.Thanks for your comment.

Ken!!!! You are damn good!!! Why is this the first time I've heard of you??? Great stuff and wonderful sounding Slingerlands!!!

@KenLoomer

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you found me Randy and enjoy my drumming and band. The good news is I have over 900 video`s of my Ken Loomer Big Band,Jazz Quartet and Trio you can check out. As you might know,jazz musicians are very rarely heard on TV anymore. When was the last time you ever saw a jazz band on any of the late night shows today! Even the huge name jazz artist today never get on these shows. But at least I have KZread to put on my video`s of my bands.Thanks so much Randy for your comment.

Beautiful Ken! I also love the way the drums sounded! Just perfect!

@KenLoomer

4 жыл бұрын

These classic 1968 Slingerland drums has the right open sound for me when I play with my jazz quartet. I always get inspired to play with these excellent musicians. Thanks Rita for your comment.

Nice:)

Потрясающе !!!

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

I was playing with some "Awesome" musicians. Thanks Yuri for your comment.

Hey Ken , I haven't been commenting on much for the past several months, but again just watching this as I have so many times makes me have to say what an amazing drummer. I try to learn whatever I can from WATCHING you play. I like the fact that you are very good at supporting each of the soloists. And your solo of course DOESN'T need any support. I would like to ask you a couple questions when you get a little time. Thanks for the motivation. Btw....I got your DRUMSTICKS. They are great.

@KenLoomer

2 жыл бұрын

I`m still learning how to play and love trying out new idea`s that I have.For me it`s always about the music first.As a band leader,I choose all the songs that we play and even think of new arrangements like on Caravan and how to play the song. Ask anything you want Frank.Thanks so much for your comment.

Nice sounding drums!

@KenLoomer

4 жыл бұрын

These Slingerland jazz drums are well over 50 years old now. It gives me that big open warm sound that I want in a set of drums to play the type of jazz music that I do with my Jazz Quartet. Thanks Jim for your comment.

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Rite on.

Fantastic soloing, and I love the way you propel the band ! Great technique, and best of all, brilliantly MUSICAL. I’m sure that I’ve asked this before, Ken, but do you teach ? I previously studied with Joe Morello back in the late 90s, and would love to continue my drum education.

@KenLoomer

2 жыл бұрын

As a band leader,I always want to hire the best musicians who will play my arrangements of these classic jazz songs.They make me play better and so important to have the right feel for this music. Well you studied with one of the best drummers of all time in Joe Morello. I have used his Master Studies book which he wrote that is about the development of control and technique.I learned my finger control technique from Joe Morello. Of course I do teach and I`m always happy to help out drummers who came out to my jobs and ask whatever questions they might have. Thanks so much for your comment U2WB.

Ken. You are a fucking amazing drummer Excuse my language :) I love rock but you blow away even drummers like Bonham and Peart Very impressed. As a drummer myself I must admit I could not play Caravan Not a chance

@KenLoomer

6 жыл бұрын

I just play to the style of music I`m doing Tony. I have my own jazz bands,both small and big and I hire musicians who can do the arrangements I want to do. Since these are my arrangements, I get to play what I feel and what will make the music sound the best. When it`s time for my solo,I just play what I`m thinking at that moment. As long as the people enjoy my bands and playing,then I know what I`m expressing is working. So do your own thing Tony and have fun playing.

Another great video, Ken! The drums sound perfect. What are you using for a ride cymbal? Thanks again for the inspiration !

@KenLoomer

7 жыл бұрын

I`m using a 70`s A Zildjian Medium Ride. I like a clear sounding ride with little wash to them. I can dig into this ride and also get a great bell sound on it that cuts very clearly. Thanks Jeff for your comment.

@barberjeff67

7 жыл бұрын

+KenLoomer It sounds great! I've got to find one that's exactly what I'm looking for. It seems I can't find that perfect ride! Lol

@willbar1961

3 жыл бұрын

Just got this video in my feed. Great sound. As a mediocre drummer, with a good ear for sound from many years of playing sax in high school and Army band I always disect sounds from instruments, particularly drum kit pieces. Although it may not fit in with your music, if you can, try a Sabian 16" AAXplosion. The bell on it is awesome.

@barberjeff67

3 жыл бұрын

@@willbar1961I just saw that this post is from 3 years ago. I've since found a couple Sabian rides that now I'm getting compliments on! Thanks.

9:10 Awesome and a sense of humor! Ken, have you seen this version on KZread with Charly Antolini? "Caravan" (Antolini Bern, Switzerland 1993)

@KenLoomer

Жыл бұрын

I like to put in some humor at times doing these open type of solo during my concert. Yes I have seen that video of Charly Antolini doing Caravan. He is an excellent drummer for sure. He is now 85 years old now and still playing. Thanks for your comment.

Very melodic and inspiring solo Mr Loomer! You have a very elegant style, in the tradition of Mr Bellson. When you get down really soft, to get that really nice bounce of the sticks, is it all fingers, or are you squeezing the fulcrum and using the middle finger to get that bounce?

@KenLoomer

7 жыл бұрын

I have used both ways of this style to play very soft. When I want a very low volume fast single stroke roll,I will use all fingers in the Joe Morello style. When I need more power and sound,I use mostly all wrist to get the job done. So I like to use a bunch of different techniques to do whatever I`m thinking about when I do this type of drum solo. For me,the hardest thing to do is to play very soft,and keep the flow going. Thanks so much for your comment.

@olfartdrummin8627

6 жыл бұрын

PLAYING SOFT AND KEEPING TNE FLOW GOING IS SIGN OF A EXPERIENCED AND FINE DRUMMER.

Wow, this world has normal music, probably aliens

You sound great Ken. Can I ask you if you worked out of any particular drum books and which ones helped you the most. Thanks.

@KenLoomer

5 жыл бұрын

The drum book that helped me out the most is"Advanced Techniques For The Modern Drummer" by Jim Chapin. One of the most famous drum books for coordinated independence. The other drum book I studied to be able to sight read good is "Modern Reading Text " by Louie Bellson. Thanks Philip for your comment.

Hello Ken. The Buddy Rich Drum Company is promoting a pair of sticks, along with their drums. Have you tried the sticks?

@KenLoomer

5 ай бұрын

Where did you get the info about the Buddy Rich Drum Company? They only made drums in the year 2007, and then the company folded. I have a Buddy Rich Drum Company 5.5x14 inch snare drum with all maple shell with radio king lugs on them I bought back in 2007. I Google what you said about the drum sticks and all that came up is the Vic Firth BR model sticks. Show me the link about what you are saying. Thanks

To check out my Ken Loomer Big Band with me doing a different type of drum solo ,click here kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYF128StaNzQfJM.html

Mr. Ken...wow, is that a 14x20 kick drum? If so, please tell us the head combination and if use felt strips and tensioning. Sounds amazing!!

@KenLoomer

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct Marc that I`m using a 14x20 inch bass drum. Both heads are Remo Smooth White Emperor with only a two inch felt srip on the back head.Front head has a medium tension and back head I tension the head so it will not have any wrinkles to it,so it`s a low tension.This gives me that big open warm sound which I like so much .

What size drum throne is that, Ken. The same size as Buddy ?

@KenLoomer

8 жыл бұрын

The size of this Slingerland throne is 13x24. All the American drum companies like Rogers,Ludwig,Slingerland only made this size throne. Today,no drum companies are making these type of thrones any more. Buddy Rich,Louie Bellson,Gene Krupa all used this 24 inch high throne.