I've been lucky enough to see Rich, Bellson and Krupa thanks to my father. They all would be very proud of this magnificent drummer and his big band..

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

I got to see Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, and Louie Bellson because of my father. I got to know Buddy well. He was always so kind to me. One time he gave me a drum lesson and let me play on his Slingerland drums. Louie Bellson when I told him where I could get some of his charts to play with my Big Band, he just sent them to me. Gene Krupa gave me his brushes. To see pictures of me with all of these drummer legends, here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html Glad you got to see these great drummers in person. It`s always about the music first for me, so I`m so glad I did all the hard work of having my own Big Band and doing these concerts. I must be one of the rare drummers now leading a swinging-roaring Big Band. Thanks so much for your comment.

One word sums it up WOW. Things done I have never seen done before.😊

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

We jazz drummers like to try out new ways to play. I always give 100% in every performance that I do when doing these live concerts with my Big Band. Thanks John for your comment.

Awesome, simply amazing!

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

I use the technique I have learned to make my solo exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my Big Band concerts. Thanks for your comment.

WOW...Thanks Ken, I have been Drumming on and off for 50Plus years, and you have made me feel really bad about myself. Cheers!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

No need to feel bad Bruce. I want you to say I picked up a few drumming tips from watching this video. I`m still learning all the time on how to be a better drummer and band leader. Keep on playing your drums and enjoy it!

@tophatjohnny

2 ай бұрын

Start practicing! He’s not playing anything that hasn’t been done by the Master. Like Mr Dick Cully clearly has done as well, Buddy Rich can be mimicked but never I mean NEVER duplicated! Ken is a might fine player and I’m sure he agrees whole heartedly! Practice pays off!!!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@tophatjohnny I for sure agree no drummer will ever even be close to what Buddy played. I got to know Buddy and he is the reason why I have my own Big Band. It`s always about the music first for me. One time I told Buddy I wanted to have my own Big Band because I love the music he played so much. He said, "Ken don`t ever let anyone tell you can`t have your own Big Band to play the music you love. Just work hard young man and do it". Buddy always direct and to the point. Buddy was always so kind to me. He even gave me a drum lesson and let me play on his Slingerland drums. To see pictures of me and Buddy and of me playing his drums, here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html Since I did work hard and now have my Big Band and get to play with so many outstanding musicians doing these concerts. When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concerts. It`s for sure in the Buddy style, but I never copy what he played note for note. Don`t want that style of drumming to die. I know Buddy played with his right hand inside the bass drum. I decided to play the inside of the bass drum with my left hand while the right hand is doing crossovers. This at the 1:37 mark. Buddy never played what I did, but it`s for sure in his style. Same when I played just the cymbals. I did it my way using sticks on sticks in the air while also playing the cymbals. This at the 4:45 mark. Buddy never played this. I just made it up in the Buddy style. But I`m most proud of having my own Big Band to play all of this great music for the people live. I`m sure Buddy would agree with me on that statement. Thanks for your comment.

@tophatjohnny

2 ай бұрын

Ken there’s no doubt you are doing Buddy Proud ! You are smooth as silk and loved by many including myself! Keep it up my man !

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@tophatjohnny No way am I going to stop kicking a Big Band. Until a drummer sits in that chair, and tries to play those great arrangements with 15 professional musicians, then you will know the work it takes to be a leader. What I learned the most from Buddy is how to make the music sound so much better with your playing and to always give 110% in what you play. The people will let you know if they liked your performance for sure. Thanks Johnny for your comment.

Unbelievable performance. Please come to NY w the band

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

The days of the road Big Bands playing 6 nights a week are long gone. I wish I could take my Ken Loomer Big Band on the road. I have tried, but no agents wants to book a jazz band any more. When was the last time you ever saw a jazz musician or jazz band on any of the Late Night Talk Shows? It`s Never!! So the best I can do is video my concerts and put them on my channel for the few people who enjoys the music that I play. Thanks so much for your comment.

Loved the solo.... great drumming 🎉

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come out to my Big Band concert. Thanks Roy for your comment.

Incredible playing Mr. Loomer. Few out there can play this style of music and soloing.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I`m one of the few drummers crazy enough to do all the work of having a Big Band. I can`t help it. I just love this jazz Big Band swing music so much and playing these great arrangements with so many outstanding musicians. What a great feeling to be driving a 16 piece Big Band with my drums to support my fellow musicians. When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come out to my concerts. Thanks so much for your comment.

That was great. So many techniques. Very entertaining.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

It pays off to learn as many new drum techniques as you can to be able to do what your thinking in a relax way. Thanks for your comment.

Incredible!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and exciting for the people who come to my Big Band concert. Thanks for your comment.

Fantastic !!! Amazing !! Welcome to the next Nice Jazz Festival !!! Fred/France

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

I would love to play the Nice Jazz Festival in France with my Big Band. The only way I know how to play is give 110% all the time. The people will let me know how my performance is since I only do live concerts. Thanks so much Fred for your comment.

Ken, you just keep getting better and better and scarier! What a performance...wow!!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I always play at my best when I get to do these concerts with my Big Band. It`s always about the music first for me. 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 concerts. Thanks so much for your comment.

@D_M_Wolfe

2 ай бұрын

My utmost pleasure Ken.

@125sloth

2 ай бұрын

Better and better?? That's almost impossible, you can't get any better than this. But certainly scarier! But seriously the whole band is "scary". Not even AI could copy this. Superb.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@125sloth Since I`m a jazz drummer, it`s wonderful for me to come up with new idea`s on what to play. I always want my solo to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come to my concerts. The best part of being a drummer Big Band leader is playing with all of these outstanding musicians. It`s always about the music first for me. Thanks for your comment.

Band sounds GREAT! LOVE all the Buddyisms! Drums sound AMAZING!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Got to keep that style of drumming alive. More important is to keep the sound of a swinging Big Band alive. When was the last time you ever saw a jazz musician or jazz band on any of the Late Night Talk Shows? It`s Never!!! If I had one quest shot on the Tonight Show with my Big Band, I know I would have so many new fans of this music. So the best I can do is put these video clips of my Big Band on my channel for the few people who enjoy it. Thanks Charlie for your comment.

@charliecontrino1626

2 ай бұрын

I agree with you %100 Thanks for keeping it alive and kickin!@@KenLoomer

Really fantastic playing, super nice 😊

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks for your comment.

Interesting how its all the little things: mutes, tone as well as note control, stick-on-stick, etc... that make such a difference. Wonderful performance Ken.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Glad you notice what I was playing in this solo. I compose my own story when doing this type of open solo. I always make big use of dynamic`s and at one point playing as soft as possible. Most drummer will not play very low volume in a solo. I make people listen to what I`m doing. Thanks for your comment.

Spectacular, Full Paradiddling Stop

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Always great for me to do these Big Band concerts. I get inspired when I play for a live crowd and working with these outstanding musicians. Thanks for your comment.

That's some brilliant drumming ,you feel the groove man . Congrats .I was a rock drummer back in the 70ths and recently i started playing the drums again and i feel like a 12 year old , the same excitement i mean .

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

Since I decided to do all the work of having my own Big Band, it`s important when I do these concerts that my groove as you say will inspire my musicians. It`s always about the music first for me. When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concert. So wonderful you started playing the drums again. I know what you mean about getting so excited again like when you first started playing the drums. That`s a good thing! Enjoy playing your drums! Thanks for your comment.

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And that white Marine Pearl Slingerland kit is a worthy canvas on which to play your artistry!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

These 1971 Slingerland drums are over 50 years old and the sound fits my style of playing so well. Plus they still look great. When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come out to my Big Band concerts. The people in real time will let me know how I`m doing. Thanks so much for your comment.

Classic Gene Krupa kit setup. Love it! Wonderful job on the solo! Take care.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Of course Gene Krupa played Slingerland drums his entire career. When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come to my Big Band concerts. Thanks for your comment.

@tubefluid

2 ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer You're welcome. But not so much the Slingerlands, but the "one up and two down, plus the small crash in the center. 🙂

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@tubefluid Got to have that little 6 inch Zildjian splash cymbals. Everyone loves it when I play it!

Wow After this video I can stop to play drums ! He studied for decades and very hard ! Bravo

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Yes I did practice a lot and had some great teachers on on both drumming and writing music. Being a drummer Big Band leader, I have to study the score of the music my band will be playing so I can tell my outstanding musicians how I want the chart to be played. I`m still learning and I hope you can pick up a few drumming tips from watching this video. Thanks for your comment.

Fantastic! That was the first drumset I owned, bought in 1966. Sadly, long gone. Love Big Bands!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I love my classic Slingerland drums with that great full open clear tone. I love Big Band music so much I was crazy enough to do all the hard work of having one. Need to check out this amazing arrangement I played with my Big Band kzread.info/dash/bejne/iK5ppa59qpDLktI.html Well at least you got to play a Slingerland drum set at one time. Now that DW owns the Slingerland name, maybe they will make this model again. Thanks for your comment Bob.

Excellent. Creative.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When I get to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come out to my Big Band concert. Thanks Peter for your comment.

@PeterJVogel

2 ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer i love your perspective. Whisper to a scream. Entertaining. You also hit everything...not one part of the kit is ignored.

Absolutely wonderful solo!! 🔥 Beautiful kit too!!!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I always play better on these classic Slingerland drums because of that wonderful big open pure tone I get from them. Plus it`s just great for me to be playing with these outstanding musicians in my Big Band. Thanks for your comment.

Wow, incredible!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

What`s incredible to me is playing with all of these outstanding musicians doing these great Big Band arrangements. When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come out to my concerts. Thanks for your comment.

Excellent

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

It`s all about learning the right drum technique so you can express yourself in the right way. Thanks for your comment.

Ken - You're among the very best I have seen who can make a drum set look and sound excellent in music! You have a well disciplined band too! Thanks for making my favorite: Slingerland Drums look excellent!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

It`s always about the music first for me. My dream of having my own Big Band and playing with all of these outstanding musicians has come true for me. All it takes is hard work and the desire to get it done. Check out this amazing arrangement my Big Band played in concert kzread.info/dash/bejne/iK5ppa59qpDLktI.html Playing on these classic Slingerland drums with that huge wide open clear tone fits the music I play so well. Thanks so much for your comment.

Boundless stage presence.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I even put a little bit of humor in my solo. Thanks for your comment.

A very "Buddy RichESQUE" drum solo.......well done!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I for sure played this solo is the BR style. He has been gone now for well over 35 years, so why not keep this style of playing alive today. More important is to keep the Big Band music going so the people can hear and see one live in concert. As one of the very rare drummer Big Band leader, I love playing this music and will honor Buddy by playing some of his great charts. Thanks for your comment.

Love it, GREAT stuff!

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

Much appreciated! I try to use the drum technique that I have learned to make my solo exciting and dynamic for the people who come out to see my Big Band in concert.

Simply brilliant ❤

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I always want to give 100% in every performance that I do. Thanks for your comment.

@wingchun-simplekungfu7584

2 ай бұрын

@KenLoomer you’ve got 90% more than my 100%. Love it. Thank you Ken.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@wingchun-simplekungfu7584 I still have a lot to learn on how to be a better drummer and Big Band leader. So keep on learning like me.

What the helll. my gawd... That was remarkable..

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I`m always trying to learn new drum techniques to make my solo interesting and dynamic for the people who come to my Big Band concerts. Thanks for your comment.

I’ve never been so totally blown away by a drummer or drum solo! Simply awesome!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I always want my solo to be interesting and exciting for the people who come out to my Big Band concert. I use the new techniques I have learned to try out new idea`s on what to play. I love doing these live concerts and having the people in real time give me feedback on my performance. Thanks so much for your comment.

Great technique,great sound!!! Awesome Ken!!!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When I get to do my solo, I use the technique I have learned to make my drumming sound dynamic and interesting for the people who come to my Big Band concert. Thanks Fred for your comment.

Inredible work Kenny!!!!!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come to my Big Band concert. Thanks for your comment.

Wow! The cymbal catches where you caught 2 in a row. The little splash. The rim shots. Playing the side of the drums. Playing the sticks in the air. Playing the air. lol that was funny. The cymbal work. All incredible stuff Ken. I was riveted. Like on the edge of my seat. My favorite was the smile on your face when you played stick to stick off of one of the cymbals. Then when you played stick to stick you smiled again. That was awesome!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Just to let you know, I was playing off of my drum throne. Even did a one handed roll on the throne. So good of you to point out some of what I was playing. A huge part is the use of dynamic`s in my solo. Most drummers when doing a solo will never play at very low volumes. Playing softly makes people listen to what your doing, and then you can build it up. Thanks so much for your comment.

This is pure drum gold👍👏👏👏👏🥇🌟🥁👑🎵🎶😊

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come to my Big band concerts. Thanks for your comment.

Very impressive Ken!

@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 to my Big Band concerts. The people will let me know in real time how I`m doing. Thanks Frank for your comment.

Outstanding performance Ken and band!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

It`s always great for me and my Big Band to do these concerts. Not to many Big Bands playing today. So glad you mention my band. To hear a full amazing arrangement my Big Band played, check this performance out kzread.info/dash/bejne/iK5ppa59qpDLktI.html Thanks for your comment.

Wow . Incredible playing and those Slingerlands sound and look fantastic !

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When I get to do these concerts with my Big Band, I want my playing to be exciting and dynamic for the people who want to hear the music I play. These classic Slingerland drums fits my style of playing so well with that big open clear sound. Thanks so much for your comment.

Great stuff! 😃👉🏼🥁

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

Everything is possible if you are willing to work hard at it. I love being a drummer Big Band leader and doing these concerts. Thanks for your comment.

Spectacular cymbal work. Bravo

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I always like to play on just the cymbals to bring the volume down and have people watch and listen to what I`m playing. Thanks for your comment.

Incredible BRAVO!! 👏👏👏❤️

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come out to my concerts. Thanks for your comment.

Krupa…Rich…Bellson, would be proud of that performance, Fabulouso!!!!!!!!!!

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

I think they would be most proud that a drummer would do all the work of having his own Big Band to play this great music. I got to know all of those drummers. To see pictures of me and Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html Thanks for your comment.

Fabulous!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come to my Big Band concert. thanks for your comment.

WOW AMAZING!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come to my Big Band concerts. Thanks for your comment.

Nice variety. Well done!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come out to my Big Band concert. The people will let me know in real time how I`m doing in this performance. Thanks for your comment.

Hi Ken. I love the way you keep the music of the big band alive, it’s a superb band driven by a superb drummer. I look forward to my once a month rehearsal with a 16-piece big band here in Carlisle, the capital of Cumbria tomorrow night and although I haven’t half the drumming skills you have in this genre of music I love playing the music of Count Basie, Stan Kenton and the vocal numbers of Sinatra etc. and your playing inspires me to carry on the big band jazz tradition! Cheers, David.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

So wonderful to hear from a drummer in England who loves this Big Band music. So glad you get to play in Carlisle with a full Big Band. It means a lot to me that my playing in my Big Band has inspired you. The drummer is the heart beat of any Big Band. You must have the feel for the music and as the drummer to be able to support your fellow musicians with your drumming. Check out this great arrangement I played of Porgy & Bess kzread.info/dash/bejne/iK5ppa59qpDLktI.html I as the drummer has to set all the different tempo changes and feel of this chart. Always about the music first for me. All my best to you David with your Big Band drumming!!

@davidwinthrop7077

2 ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer Thanks Ken for the lovely reply!! All the best, David

Impressive innovation. Superior!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

The one technique I worked on to get it right is the fast single stoke roll using just fingers you see at the 5:38 mark. I have my own way of doing it that works for me. Thanks for your comment.

Good golly!!!

@KenLoomer

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 Big Band concert. Thanks for your comment.

This takes the cake.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Good to hear from you again. I`m just doing what I love to do which is swinging a Big Band . When it`s my turn to do a solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concerts.

Neil peart tried to play buddy rich tribute which he did a descent job. Mr.Loomer is over top in feel and pure Jazz drumming!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I love Neil Peart. The record he produced "Burning For Buddy" was a wonderful tribute to Buddy Rich. I give him so much credit for trying to play some of the Buddy Rich Big Band arrangements. He really loved that Big Band music. I will miss Neil for sure. One of the best rock drummers of all time. Thanks Frank for your comment.

🔥🔥🔥

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

I always play at my best when I do my Big Band concerts. It for sure is a hot Big Band.

When this guy first started up I thought, well, he's good but it's nothing super special. But then when he started in on the cymbals? F**k, forget about it! I was mesmerized from then on out. His single stroke roll - where his hands weren't even moving - was spooky. I've never seen ANYBODY do that. Kudos, bro. And quite a showman, too.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

This is the great part of being a jazz drummer Big Band leader. I`m always thinking of new ways to play a solo that will be interesting, dynamic, and entertaining for the people who come to my Big Band concert. I like to use dynamic`s, so at times I will just play just the cymbals to bring the volume down like at the 4:45 mark. Glad you notice some of my own new drum technique like the fast single stroke roll at 5:38. Thanks so much for your comment.

I had that exact kit in the late 70s. Wish I would have sold it

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

I think you did sell your Slingerland 70`s BR drum set. You said "Wish I would have sold it". I think you mean "you wish I did not sell it". My Slingerland BR drum set I bought way back in 1970. No way did I ever think I would be using those drums with my very own Big Band. Dreams do come true if you work hard at it.

Reminds me of how Carl Palmer plays percussion.

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

I have never seen Carl Parmer play on a small jazz kit, but he for sure always played 100% to the music at the highest level. I try my best with my drumming to make the music feel good. Thanks for your comment.

@johnclyne6350

Ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer I had the pleasure of seeing Carl twice & he is an amazing musician (just like you). He even poses for autographs with his merchandise after the show. A true gentleman! He even remembered me the second time I shook hands with him (I’m freakishly large 6’8” tall). He signs his merch & for every item you buy he’ll sign an older item (like albums). Very personable & gift to the world. I’d say his greatest gift is he is humble. That to me is the best gift of being a human. I look forward to seeing him perform every year. Sadly with Covid we have not been able to attend any concerts for four years now. I’ll keep on eye out for your band though. Even though I’m not a jazz fan. I love your musicianship! Great performance!

Buddy is smiling down on you!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Not about my drumming, but about the fact a drummer like me would do all the work of having a swinging Big Band to play this great music. I got to know Buddy a little bit and he was always so kind to me. He even gave me a drum lesson and let me play on his Slingerland drums. One time I told Buddy I wanted to have my own Big Band like his because I love the music he played so much. Buddy 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 young man and do it". Just the kind of statement Buddy would make! Well I did work hard and as you can see and hear, I have that swinging Big Band. To see pictures of me and Buddy, and the one of me playing his drums, here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html When it`s time for me to do my solo, I want it to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come to my concerts. Like Buddy, it`s always about the music first. Thanks for your comment.

@MultiSkyman1

2 ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer Another Ken here, yes I am sure he knows all the hard work you put in to get this band together and run the ship! A ton of work behind the scene to keep the magic alive. He knew about that struggle! Keep up the great work. Wish you played near me out here in San Francisco!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@MultiSkyman1 It`s a labor of love on my part to have a swinging Big Band. The days of the road Big Band is long gone now. No music agent wants to book a Big Band anymore. When was the last time you ever saw a jazz musician or jazz band on any of the Late Night Talk Shows? It`s Never!! So the best I can do is post these video`s of my Big Band on my channel. Thanks Ken for your comment, a great name for sure.

@MultiSkyman1

2 ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer Thanks Ken for keeping this great American music alive!

@rellis3940

2 ай бұрын

Nobody has Buddys left hand and that's Ok. Definitely his influence. Nice job.

🎶🔥🔥🔥🎶

I see a heavy influence of Buddy Rich in your playing. But it's a bit more "economical" In other words, you're not expending as much energy as Buddy did, but still creating a nice big band solo like Buddy did. Nice, Ken!!!😎👍

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Since this is a concert with my Big Band, I have already played for two hours. This is my closing chart. I play very relaxed and with the technique I have learned, it`s no problem doing this type of BR style solo. I want my solo to be interesting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks for your comment.

🤘😎🥁🔥👍

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

When I do a concert with my Big Band, I want to always give it 100% for the people who come out to see me and my band.

Good stuff there! I guess there are not that many big bands is due to financial reasons.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

The biggest reason why there isn`t too many Big Bands is people never see one on TV or hear this music being played, so how would they know about this music? No big demand to have a lot of Big Band concerts. When was the last time you ever saw a jazz musician or jazz Big Band on any of the Light Night Talk Shows. It`s Never!!! So I`m one of the very rare drummer Big Band leaders playing this music. I had so many young people who saw my Big Band at a huge music festival I played at saying it was the first time I ever hear a Big Band and I love the music and hearing all the instruments being played in a very exciting way. They became fans of mine now. No one will make a lot of money for sure having a Big Band. It`s a labor of love on my part. Thanks for your comment.

@jasonpp1973

2 ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer Was a great thing when rock drummer Neil Peart put together the Burning for Buddy project, nice to see some rock drummers giving big band a go. A shame Carl Palmer did not participate, he does great Buddy-ish drum solos. I guess the last time a big band was used commercially on TV, was with The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@jasonpp1973 That was so wonderful of the late great Neil Peart to do those Burning For Buddy cd`s to honor Buddy Rich. He really loved Big Band music and did his best he could to playing it. Carl Parmer and Buddy Rich were good friends. Someone posted an audio of Carl Palmer playing with the real Buddy Rich Big Band at Ronnie Scott`s club in London back in 1986. Of course Carl did not know the song and it was a mess, but Buddy had him do a solo on his Radio King Slingerland drums that was so cool. Johnny Carson and that amazing Doc Severinsen Tonight Show Big Band was why I loved watching that talk show so much. Who could forget the over 100 times Buddy Rich was on that show playing with that great Big Band. Today, no jazz musician or band is on any of the Late Night Talk Shows. Thanks for your comment.

@jasonpp1973

2 ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer I am sure a big band drummer can pick up tap dancing pretty easily, very percussive dancing!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@jasonpp1973 Buddy Rich was a great tap dancer. One video of Buddy and Sammy Davis Jr doing some tap dancing together. Another video of Buddy Rich doing some amazing tap dancing. I can do a little tap dancing just for fun, but nothing like Sammy Davis Jr. who is also a drummer.

The drumming here is really, *really* good: of that, there is no doubt. That being said, I'll ask the question: what's the 'New Technique' ? I see a great deal of really tight, solid Buddy Rich -influenced drumming here, and some excellent tip'o'the hats: the 'stick trick', the high-speed 'churn the butter' rolls on the snare, doubling on the kick tom with the foot pedal and stick, playing the rims...all hallmarks of Buddy Rich. One thing I do note is that the left-hand snare rolls here are played with the grip palm-down, whereas Buddy did most of his left-hand snare rolls palm-up with push-pull. The camera angle is pretty one-dimensional and the audio isn't good enough for me to discern whether, for instance, the kick drum is heel-toe, or just toe. Maybe I'm missing some nuance: and I'm not in any way taking away from the beauty of this great solo or the technique - which is clearly studied, practiced, and perfected. I just wonder what's new about it. Unique --yes: unfortunately, most drummers today don't really approach the instrument in this way anymore.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your very thoughtful comment. I have my own technique of playing certain things that I have never seen a drummer do since I made it up myself. Since this was only a one camera shot from the back of the concert hall, no way to see what my bass drum technique is doing. But I do play heel down on the pedal. That is why you never see my leg move up. As far as New Technique, I have my own way of doing the fast single stroke roll as you can see at the 5:38 mark. Notice that my arms, wrist , or fingers is not moving. But yet you see and hear this very even fast single stoke roll. Never seen any drummer do this technique of rebound off the fingers not moving. Another drummer notice this and said it was Spooky .Let me know if you have seen this with another drummer. My way at the 4:02 mark of doing fast single stoke of just the left hand. Just a rebound off the no moving finger locked in. I know Buddy did with his right hand playing the inside of the bass drum. So I decided to play the bass drum with my left hand while doing crossovers with my right hand on the snare and tom at the 1:37 mark. Buddy style of playing, but just my idea on a different technique to make it work. The cymbal playing with just the stick playing in the air, then back to the cymbals. This happens very fast at the 4:45 mark. My buzz roll technique very different than what Buddy played. I have my own way to do it with control at any volume. So this should help with some of the new drum technique which I have not seen any drummer used before.

@N0LSD

2 ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer Thank you for the response, sir! Excellent! I'll have to go through the time stamps you've mentioned: I had a feeling there was something I was missing. Early in the solo, you had me convinced you were going to segue into 'Sing, Sing, Sing,' and I was about to jump up and start dancing on my chair!🥳

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@N0LSD My technique of how to do a fast single stroke roll with ease is something I have never seen another drummer do before since I made up that technique. Check it out again. Hands, arms, fingers not moving. It`s magic. Got to do some Gene Krupa floor tom playing to set the mood of some happy drumming.

Omg that snare! Is that the 4×14?

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I`m using the rare Slingerland BR model 4x14 snare drum in this concert. For a close view of that 4x14 snare drum, here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/n6Oou8-hmZTch6Q.html It has that super crisp sound and great rim shots from the chrome over brass straight edge hoops.

@stevenobrien595

2 ай бұрын

I thought so! Yes seen the kit review you did with the snare. Chrome over wood. Sounds incredible

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@stevenobrien595 The fun part is that I get to play that Slingerland 4x14 snare drum with my own Big Band. That snare drum just projects over the whole band with no mic`s.

@stevenobrien595

2 ай бұрын

Something about a 4×14 size. Its so articulate and dynamic. I'd love to find a downbeat but soooo exspenive. In the interim I built one!

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@stevenobrien595 The Ludwig Downbeat model is a 3x13 size, so even smaller than the Slingerland 4x14 BR model. Let me know how that snare drum sounds like once you build it.

Jus curious, do you know Ken Aldrich from CT?

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I don`t know Ken Aldrich. Is he a drummer from Connecticut?

@hdrjunkie

2 ай бұрын

Yes. He kinda looks like you, loves buddy rich, has the same white marine pearl slings as you… you guys just remind me of brothers separated at birth lol

@hdrjunkie

2 ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer this the only drum video he has here on KZread for some reason. I’ll have to get on him to upload a real drum vid or two lol. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHtnqM2bp8LZp6Q.htmlfeature=shared

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@hdrjunkie Any video`s of Ken Aldrich so I can see what he looks like and of him playing his drums? If he has his own Big Band, then he could be my brother. It`s always about the music first for me.

@hdrjunkie

2 ай бұрын

@@KenLoomer he used to have a video of a solo he played but it looks like he took it down. He didn’t have a band, he mostly played shows around the ct area. Shows like west side story and such.

Great drummer. At some points it looks like the film is speed up, but no. Just kicking ass.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

The great part of doing these live concerts with my Big Band is that what you see and hear is what I`m doing in real time. Not like a studio recording where you can just stop and do it over again. Thanks for your comment.

good playing! I caught this other guy dick cully. He does this big band stuff too. This reminded me of his channel but man can that guy play. no offense this just reminded me of that channel but that guy blew me away. This was really good but that guy has chops upon chops. You should check him out for some technique stuff hes got the buddy stuff down pat.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

Dick Cully is one of my best friends. I have been to his house, and he has been to my house in Florida. We had a drum duet together, but he never put that video on his channel. One of the best drummers of all time. I just talked to him a few weeks ago. He hasn`t played his drums in 10 years now. He retired from the drums. I learned a lot from Dick Cully. We both have our ways of doing that great BR style of drumming. I have a friend Kosuke Tucker who is one of the best drummers in Japan. A huge Buddy fan. He came to my house 6 months ago and we did a drum duet together. Here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4GE16ian5q7Z9o.html Of course I got to see Buddy in concert with his great Big Band 100`s of times. I got to know Buddy and he was always so kind to me. He even gave me a drum lesson and let me play on his Slingerland drums. Here is the video showing pictures of me and Buddy, and of me playing his drums kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html For me it`s always about the music first. As one of the rare drummers who has a Big Band, it`s an honor for me to be playing with these great musicians. Thanks so much for your comment.

@Bills_fan1776

2 ай бұрын

ken I just want to apologize. I wrote that comment really late at night and I should of messaged to celebrate your playing . Cause it was fantastic and I enjoyed it. I spent a lot of time watching your videos and that should of been my focus. Thats to bad about Dick Ive never spoken to him just admired his technique from a far and I think he could of made a lot of money giving on line lessons. People charge 100 dollars and hour nowto show you techniques online. The stick trick on the cymbals you did was awesome. Great job and again sorry for having the wrong focus on my comments. Your set is great, it sounds great, The band was fantastic and so was your solo! @@KenLoomer

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

@@Bills_fan1776 It means a lot to me you have watched my video`s and have enjoyed my playing. For me it`s always about the music first. I love having my own Big Band and playing with all of these outstanding musicians. Sure it`s a ton of work most drummers would never do, but I love this Big Band music and doing concerts for the people. Glad you notice my band. Without the band ,I`m nothing. With the band, I can do this type of playing. I get inspired playing with my musicians, so when it`s my turn to so a solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concerts. Thanks so much for your comment.

Not stuff you see ever.

@KenLoomer

2 ай бұрын

I`m an old school drummer playing with a Big Band. When was the last time you ever saw a jazz musician or jazz Big Band as a guest on any of the Late Night Talk Shows. It`s Never!! A drummer leading a Big Band now is stuff you never see. Thanks for pointing this fact out.

Its all fun but ken when youre playing the floor toms try not to use trad grip its fabulously awkward looking read uncomfortable..there ar e a few technical issues i COULD get you out of ot would only help you..i do t want.to get into specifics in a comment section. If.you want to clean up the technique ( i hipe you.takeme up on it bc.its.i Portamt.and.it.will make.you.faster smoother and it will as a bonus even look better..i can also teach you a crazy stick trick i even showedbuddy hoping hed do it sadly i do t believe he ever played it its like the thi g he does bjt its much.much faster if you play it at full tilt and both " tricks" can be combined which will allow a.yone to play a co.plete solo using o ly the.tricks themselves..i once attempted it and got a serious.loud standing o for the.stupid thing A yhow keep up the good.works i.can.truly help you.out where i.can.see.you.need.it. Not bad.at.a i can help.you.fix the.tech.issues.in.approx a year

@KenLoomer

Ай бұрын

Please read your comment to me since it was so hard to understand with all the spelling mistakes and sentence not making any sense at all. If you could re write it to make it more clearer, that would be so helpful so I can understand what you are trying to say to me.. For example you wrote to me" i hipe you.takeme up it bc.its.i Portamt.and.will make.you.faster smoother and it as a bonus even look better... " What in the world are you trying to say to me in this crazy sentence!!! Of course I willing to learn to get better, so show me a video of your playing so I can learn all the wonderful drumming that you know. But first learn how to write a comment so I can understand what you are trying to say. Thanks so much.