Kenny Clarke might be the most underrated drummer in jazz. Everyone talks about Tony Williams, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, Phily Joe, but I rarely hear Kenny being mentioned.

@edoardozampetti4601

4 жыл бұрын

you are a perfect right!! we must talk about to a all story of drum and not only part.. great Kenny..

@davidwicks9538

3 жыл бұрын

You just did! He's very important to American classical, & popular music, and 🥁Jazz drumming, just like Sonny Payne. But, that's America for ya! Ya dig⁉️ The public knows the 'Imitators';... the🔎 Craftsmen🥁 and the Kats🎶 know the "Innovators"❗💯BDM

@brucescott4261

3 жыл бұрын

@@musopaul5407 ...No Kenny Clarke, no Sonny Payne!

@rolandpotter479

2 жыл бұрын

Also Stan Levey.

@rhythm-t3023

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you my friend and I'm a Drummer myself I've been checking out different other jazz drummers that no one never heard like for example Jeff Hamilton, Billy Higgins, Shelly Mane, Alan Dawson, and others those drummers are phenomenal especially Clayton Cameron with those brushes

Absolute master

Talk about a faraway look in his eyes! I think that his brain has simply turned his eyes off entirely so that he can feel the rhythm. Pure focus.

@rf396

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too he seems to be tranced out almost. Talk about in the zone

@brianwingard8180

3 жыл бұрын

The modern-day equivalent of that is Jeff "Tain" Watts. Totally locked in, shutting off the rest of existence. _Incredible_ concentration!!

This is the first time I have seen Kenny Clarke live. What a legend!!

Kenneth Spearman Clarke was the very first modern jazz drummer, PERIOD!!!

Idolo

Miles Davis was a big admirer of Kenny Clarke's playing and look what he's playing here just on a 3 piece set of drums

so much beauty in what Kenny Clarke does. and jesus that left hand---

Perfect! It's all right there in Kenny Clarke's playing.

Great Kenny Clark.so small kit but he can make unique sounds of it.Minimalist and focused to the real need of the music.Fluid!!!!

I once had the privilege of talking to Max Roach after a gig and he told me he imitated Kenny Clarke's high hat set up with the larger cymbal on bottom, smaller on top. He said it sounded better.

@eilampniel2962

5 жыл бұрын

Edward Markey i am so jelous of you and of the the fact you got to talk with max roach

@aidanschram9652

4 жыл бұрын

Gives it a louder chick sound, because back then I dont think the hi hat stands had that little screw thing that adjust the bottom hat tilt.

@tipofelice

3 жыл бұрын

The larger cymbal on the bottom and the smaller one on top reduces the vacuum and allows for a louder chick that is guaranteed to sound every time the cymbals are closed. I used it before and I’m going to do it again ..., tonight!!!

@ochocabra1542

3 жыл бұрын

@@aidanschram9652 correct. they used matchbooks. they all did that, it's an old swing/jazz/big band trick. all my hat stands have the tilter, of course, but I keep them flat and use a matchbook. it just makes me feel better.

Beautiful playing as always from Mr. Clarke. So fluid and smooth (especially that left hand). This type of playing is rarely heard today. Love these old school drummers.

@bghurley53

5 жыл бұрын

4/4 on the hi hat

This changes everything wow God bless Kenny

Fantastic player.

What a fantastic player, and remember that Klook was at the forefront of bebop drumming! He, Max Roach, Stan Levey, and Art Blakey were the fathers of that style of drumming. Kenny Clarke was a clean, crisp player who was known for dropping bombs (bass drum kicks), syncopating with his left hand. We all learned a lot from Klook. He was like a head of state in France. They loved him. I love him. 1985 was a tough year for us drummers. We lost Kenny, Papa Jo Jones, and Philly Joe Jones in that year!

@PatrickManzecchi

5 жыл бұрын

Shadow Wilson is also worth to be mentioned.

@joecaroselli5858

4 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickManzecchi Yes, Shadow was a beautiful player also. Great point. The last few gentlemen whom I mentioned all passed in the year 1985. The same year that Kenny Clarke died. Mr. Wilson passed away in 1959 at a young age. Yes, I agree, he certainly does deserve to be mentioned. Absolutely. Thank you. He was a superb brush technician and all-around drummer.

@brucescott4261

3 жыл бұрын

@@joecaroselli5858 ...Unfortunately, we lost Shadow Wilson from a heroin overdose. Roy Haynes is still with us, and also last survivor of the modern jazz drummers during the first generation, which was the 'forties.

@michaelthomas4230

9 ай бұрын

Though they live forever and ever...

It is recognized that Kenny Clarke was the real innovator of Bop drumming. I always loved Philly Joe and I can see who was a major influence on PhillyJoe.

@Ennuibody

Жыл бұрын

Now that you mention it, I can hear it too. Thanks for the insight.

The ultimate drummer

The father of modern be bop drumming and listen to that ride beat....always accepting the last note instead of the first! Very unique and truly swinging. Love Kenny Clarke!

@brucescott4261

3 жыл бұрын

dino de luca ...Not modern be bop drumming, modern jazz drumming!

I recently learned that Philly Joe Jones hung out with Kenny Clarke a lot and they were always practicing rudiments together. Neat to see one of the elder inventors of bebop drumming pass down his love and knowledge to a drummer who would dominate jazz and post bop jazz in the 50’s and 60’s. The torch gets passed. How lovely this happened. Share what you know with others! And young ones, go hang out with your elders. The fruits of that can change the world.

@brucescott4261

3 жыл бұрын

Kent Byron ...So did Max, Bu, Roy, Stan and Shelly. They hung out with Klook.

@annepinomaki5479

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you mentioned this. Philly Joe is one cat whose style reminds me the most of Kenny Clarke. Unbelievable chops and ability to make the snare drum speak, both of them. And their ride cymbal beat...wow.

Loved seeing how he was playing the ride. Wish we could have heard it better. Phenomenal video!!!

Jan.9th: Happy birthday Jazz drummer-Bandleader Kenneth Spearman Clarke / Kenny Clarke (1914-1985) Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame. Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, Mauro Piffero. Blessings

che meraviglia uno spettacolo unico bravo MAURO

Can"t get enough Klook. Thanks for the footage.

Shows the appreciation in Europe for Black American art.In the southern U.S.A. at that time he would have been treated like crap.

@Indoman_71

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely astonishing, right? And how black artists were relocating to Europe because of it!

@davidwicks9538

3 жыл бұрын

👏🏿💯👏🏿💯👏🏿💯👏🏿 Exactly, and the credit for his, .e.t.al,🥁 'Art & Craft' would be given to others that were more 'marketable' .i.e. B.Rich, J.Morello, .e.t.al⁉️💯Jis Sayin'...BDM 🤔

¡Gracias por tan sublime canción, e involuntariamente, un excelente Ánime!

Grande battetisti . 1 of the 3 best ever born.unique !!!!!! Teacher to all

It's interesting to see where music came from getting to here, and where it went from here getting to what is considered popular or innovative music of the modern day.

His impeccable left hand makes him a drummer's drummer.

So cool!!!

Fabulous drumming and good chart.

What a great sounding drum kit, if I might add... the kick in particular is awesome - built like a cannon.

@jimbosteen2935

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@CharlesTPrimm

Жыл бұрын

Who makes these drums? They don't look familiar to me.

@annepinomaki5479

Жыл бұрын

True, true. I've seen other video of Kenny playing kits without a mounted tom-tom. Was this the usual for him?

Wow!!! Muchas Gracias! Invaluable reference material for drummers.

@koeimisawa3394

7 жыл бұрын

Christian Carland む

He looks so happy first close up 😊

still love it!!

Seviyorum bu adamı..

sweet drumming i love it

Brilliant💎

The tune they're playing is not "Bebop", neither this arrangement is representative of bebop style of jazz, but rather good big band music. Kenny Clarke was, of course, of one the founding fathers of Bebop, but what he's playing here is a big band drums. Always great to hear Klook, thanks!

@sebastianmallon2878

5 жыл бұрын

youre right the Arrangement isnt bebop but if you say its not bebop drumming you obviously dont know what that is

@vova47

5 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianmallon2878 Funny comment, we need comedy on KZread, thanks!

@sebastianmallon2878

5 жыл бұрын

@@vova47 can you share your incredible wisdom with me, by telling me why this is not supposed be bebop drumming

@Riddim4

5 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianmallon2878 : no one said that; the point is that the title of the tune is wrong.

@Riddim4

4 жыл бұрын

@/X/EN That may be, but the tune is not Bebop. This is Bebop: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ym12pJOpk8yej9I.html . I genuflect in your direction because clearly, when it comes to being a clown, you take the cake - heck, you own the bakery.

That's awesome!!

If he swings any harder, he's going to break some bones.

@dmcubing6342

3 жыл бұрын

That’s funny! 🥁🔥

Renata Mauro was the presenter...RIP

notice the supple hands and fingers and the interplay with the wrists firmness

Hubiera sido expectacular sin dudas, verlo junto a Buddy Rich...

私の理想とするヘッドとスティックの接触面が最小でシンプルでオシャレなドラミングを極めたレジェンドだと思います、バディリッチのような曲芸のようなフレイズもわからない楽団と共にジヤムル、ハモる事は無視してとにかく持っているテクニックを披露するのもありますが。

Wow, I’m noticing that Kenny is using the hi hat stomp on all four beats in some places, I don’t think drummers began to do that until Tony Williams

classieux !

Great left thumb!!!

Melodic chops.

Klook was the founding father of modern jazz drumming. The very first, PERIOD!!!

The eyes of the Italian presenter belong to Renata Mauro. She was a singer. RIP

@gaetanocaccianini5600

3 жыл бұрын

Chi erano i musicisti che suonavano con KC in quella serata 🎶🥁🙂❓

@robertopesenti1173

3 жыл бұрын

@@gaetanocaccianini5600 Mi spiace, ma io non lo so.

That's where it all began. Excellent!

Great Kenny 👍🏾

El Grande Batterista

Uff cow boy beep bop awesome

tons of swing in every stroke ...love klook

Dizzy loved him.

Kenny C!!!

The only drummer that can be discerned from his left hand alone.

@Indoman_71

4 жыл бұрын

Thumb control!

One Hip Cat.....

That left hand. Watch and learn kids........ adults too !!

@Cymbalgroove

4 жыл бұрын

Man I watch everyday with awe!!!

@selmonb921

3 жыл бұрын

lol.....Really? Bouncing the stick between the thumb and snare head isn't that impressive! At about 1:45 he loses the single stroke that turns into a flam...hahaha...No control!!

@mrdrums007

3 жыл бұрын

@@selmonb921 don’t criticize something you can’t even come close to doing and never will you loser LOL

@selmonb921

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrdrums007 My opinion ASSHOLE!! So go f*CK YOURSELF, which is the only thing you've become proficient!

@mrdrums007

3 жыл бұрын

@@selmonb921 fuckin loser shut the fuck up little pussy boy did I hurt ur feelings?

Interesting left hand technique!!! 🍻 👍

un gran bateria

KENNY CLARKE ENOUGH SAID

🌾😃🌱💚

What's the name of this tune ?

him and philly joe, best drummers EVER

@farshimelt

4 жыл бұрын

Ever is a long time in both directions.

Hollywood by Meazzi drum set??

What kit is he using, looks like metal shells with 2 beads on the bd.

Fucking excellent

If I could only swing half that hard

Five negative voters might be Lars Ulrich fans...

@FramrodLiggins

5 жыл бұрын

...or Neil Peart Fanboys that have NO conception of swing or improvisation

@pradheesandeepana

5 жыл бұрын

Patrick Manzecchi omg hahahaha

@neilsantell5437

3 жыл бұрын

Match grip players

Eddie Jefferson led me here!

@wabewawa61

7 жыл бұрын

La La Land for me.

What is the bass drum? It looks like it was made from an oil barrel. Sounds great, though.

@mariorossipuzza

6 жыл бұрын

hollywood drums, an italian brand.

What is the name of this song?

L'immense Kenny Clarke qui à avec DANTE AGOSTINI créé la première école de batterie en FRANCE .Une école réputée dans le monde entier..et dont je suis diplômé du premier prix supérieur, ces batteurs là ,on leur doit tellement ! >>de >>kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoefs7Kck9XZk5c.html

2:41 on the right side, is that you ironman?

Is that a piccolo snare?

What's this song?!

1:10

Song?

Qualche italico?! Grande performance

@Biott67

5 жыл бұрын

Ma sta suonando una Hollywood ??

@Biott67

5 жыл бұрын

Ma sta suonando una Hollywood?

@edoardozampetti4601

4 жыл бұрын

eccomi..si parla troppo di Williams ancora oggi e troppo poco di Clark e Philly....

@robertopesenti1173

4 жыл бұрын

vE LA RICORDATE? lA PRESENTATRICE è rENATA mAURO

This was broadcasted on the Italian public television ... Nowadays is just crap. It seems 1000 years ago ....

honey shushs….

0:21

If Martin Luther King Junior played drums, this is who’d he look like!

That foot tapping on the 1 + 3 at 1:38.

Lalaland too

WTF happens at 233..to many happy white people in one room for me,seriously what is happening here

He was first.

@farshimelt

4 жыл бұрын

First what? There's a long line ahead of him.

cowboy bebop

@Gusthavo1117

7 жыл бұрын

!!!!!!!!

One thing that bothers me,is that cross sticking, never did that never liked that too dated,post buddy rich,i think a cool rim shot would be better,if u have enough speed idk wattea think guys????? Even My fav Erskine did it🤔

@Go7Suarez

Жыл бұрын

No one cares Jimbo

The snare is on too much of an angle, to me inhibiting faster continuity. Observe kids

What's the title of the tune?