Nice solo, picked me a up a Buddy CD, called Wham! Has a pic of the late Jim Henson and Kermit.
@KenLoomer2 сағат бұрын
Wham is an excellent live recording of the Buddy Rich Big Band. His alto sax man Alan Gauvin did the recordings back in 77 and 78. He told of this great story he needed money for a down payment to buy his house. Buddy gave him the money and never asked him to pay him back. Buddy even bought him a new alto sax. You never hear these wonderful stories about Buddy Rich. Here I am doing my drum solo workout and trying out some new drum techniques. It seems to work good for me, so I will keep using them. Thanks for your comment.
@jasonpp1973Сағат бұрын
@@KenLoomer People need to realize Buddy had mostly a soft side to him, they try to tarnish it with those bus tapes.
@markd47414 сағат бұрын
I got the same set, but an endorser set, Barrett Deems. Yep, they made this set for him, got the Cannister Throne, and all Humes&Berg Cases ala Barrett. Have the lightly played original heads, plus a nice amount of NOS Slingy Heads stashed!
@KenLoomer2 сағат бұрын
That is wonderful you have a Slingerland Drum set once owned by Barrett Deems. He played for the great Louie Armstrong for many years and lived in Chicago. Heard so many stories about Barrett. Keep on playing those classic Slingerland drums!
@michaelshreve645511 сағат бұрын
That was awesome!!
@KenLoomer10 сағат бұрын
I always enjoy doing these live concerts with my Jazz Quartet. It brings out the best in me. Thanks Michael for your comment.
@sticksbass14 сағат бұрын
very nice. i like the fast endurance on the snare w accents.
@KenLoomer9 сағат бұрын
Glad you notice the accents. That is what makes it more musical. Thanks for your comment.
@jorgeandres40417 сағат бұрын
Very nice!
@KenLoomer17 сағат бұрын
I always enjoy doing these live concerts with my band. It brings out the best in my playing. Thanks for your comment.
@frankrogowski560818 сағат бұрын
Love it, Ken!
@KenLoomer16 сағат бұрын
I enjoy just working out on my drums to try out new idea`s on what to play. Thanks Frank for your comment.
@georgenugent1548Күн бұрын
Hi Ken it would be great to see your big band in Ronnie Scott's, great technique on the snare , did you ever have a drum off with your mate Dick Cully I think you said he's not playing anymore .
@KenLoomer20 сағат бұрын
Do you live in London? The days of the road Big Bands is long gone now, but I would love to do a week at the world`s best jazz club which is Ronnie`s Scott`s with my Big Band. But at least I can do my concerts here in Florida where I live and post them on my channel. Dick Cully and I for sure did a drum duet way back and he has the video. It has been over ten years now since Dick has played drums or did a gig. You should check this video I did with the best drummer I think from Japan name Kosuke Tucker. He came to my house last summer and we did this drum duet kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4GE16ian5q7Z9o.html So wonderful to know this outstanding drummer. Check it out.
@georgenugent154817 сағат бұрын
@@KenLoomer I did live in London , those were the days , every Saturday I would go into the west end and have my drum lesson at a shop called drum city, a cross the road was Rose Morris which did all Slingerland drums they had the buddy rich kit there on a platform and a big picture of him behind it , the amount of shops that was there ,there was Doc hunt who did repairs , then there was the head office of Crescendo magazine that was run by Dennis Matthews , if you went in there you would be there for hrs , called he talk , one of the guys that worked in Rose Morris know Louie Bellson , there was I think an English company that you may not know that did a copy of the BR Slingerland's that was called Shalfberry drums they were in the rose shop as well , all this was in the 70s all this is no longer is there , I now live in Kent now I haven't seen the new buddy rich band I think it bring me to tears , great days .
@KenLoomer16 сағат бұрын
@@georgenugent1548 Thanks George for all the info. I got to know both Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson. Buddy was always so kind to me and he even gave me a drum lesson and let me play on his Slingerland drums. Same with Louie Bellson. When I started my Big Band he gave me some of his charts which of course I have posted video`s with my Big Band playing them. To see pictures of me and Buddy and of me playing his drums, here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html New video I posted of my Big Band playing one of the last charts that Buddy did kzread.info/dash/bejne/ap13mNKkdNaeh5M.html Doing my best to keep this great music alive. Hope you are still playing your drums. Thanks so much George for your comment.
@christiancea6Күн бұрын
KOSUKE is outstanding drummer, I've been following him for a year now. His playing is spot on. Cool video, Ken.
@KenLoomerКүн бұрын
Kosuke Tucker is one of the best drummers from Japan for sure. He came to my gig after this drum duet and his feel for jazz is so good. Hearing a drummer play live with other outstanding musicians is the real test on how he plays. All my musicians just loved his playing. So wonderful you have checked out his channel. We as drummers learn from all players. Thanks so much for your comment.
@christiancea6Күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer That’s a great story. Great work by all
@christiancea6Күн бұрын
Great playing Ken, the drums sound amazing
@KenLoomerКүн бұрын
I`m an old school drummer using this wide open tuning with no muffling at all. I want to hear the natural sound of the drums. With the right technique, you can control the sound and bring out the best in your playing. All my best to you with your drumming and thanks for the comment.
@christiancea6Күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer Love it! Thank you for sharing and what you bring to the drumming community
@KenLoomerКүн бұрын
@@christiancea6 We drummers like to share what we know to help others. Since I`m a drummer Big Band leader and I also have my own Jazz Quartet, I try to help drummers form their own band and play the music they want to do. What I did in the video in fun playing, but it`s always about the music first for me.
@christiancea6Күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer 😃
@sticksbassКүн бұрын
i really like this solo too. nice tangy little rim shot 4 the last note.
@KenLoomerКүн бұрын
Have you seen any drummer do the finger control super speed singles at 0.25 mark without seeing the left hand, fingers, or wrist move?
@sticksbassКүн бұрын
@@KenLoomer i mightve seen somebody like tim waterson showing it but im not sure.
@KenLoomerКүн бұрын
@@sticksbass Tim Waterson is noted for his double bass drum playing. No where near what I did with my single stroke roll with no movement of the fingers or hands.
@sticksbassКүн бұрын
@@KenLoomer yeah but he shows alot of diff techs.
@gmac65032 күн бұрын
Bravo!! 💪💪😲😲
@KenLoomerКүн бұрын
Always good to learn the rudiments using new techniques. Plus to be relaxed when playing it at this speed. Thanks for your comment.
@drummertravis2 күн бұрын
Damn, that was fast and smooth!
@KenLoomer2 күн бұрын
When it`s my turn to do a drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my jazz concert. I always want to be relaxed when I play and have a good flow to what I`m playing. Thanks Travis for your comment.
@wingchun-simplekungfu75842 күн бұрын
I’ve never seen the finger tip technique with your left hand on the snare roll. Perfect touch. Thanks again Ken. Lovely stuff to listen to and watch ❤
@KenLoomer2 күн бұрын
That finger control technique where you really don`t see the left hand or fingers move is something I made up in doing the super fast single stroke roll. It works great for me so I`m glad I worked on it. Thanks for your comment.
@wingchun-simplekungfu75842 күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer genius 👍🏻
@TheBeardedCarpenter3 күн бұрын
Howdy Sir- amazing! Simply amazing!!! Love how the keyboard player gets in there with you. God bless
@KenLoomer3 күн бұрын
My good friend Tony Castellano on piano also plays the drums. Last week he played the drums while I played his piano. We both love doing these concerts. Thanks for your comment.
@bbbolster13 күн бұрын
Great drumming Ken
@KenLoomer3 күн бұрын
I enjoy so much doing these concerts with my Jazz Quartet. The people in real time will let me know how I am doing in my performance. I`m sure you love to perform live and playing the music you enjoy doing. All my best to you and thanks for your comment.
@sticksbass3 күн бұрын
great stuff, pretty drums
@KenLoomer3 күн бұрын
More important to me is the sound of the drums I`m playing. These Gretsch Renown drums are easy to tune up for that big open clear tone I like so much. I agree the clear lacquer gold sparkle finish is a pretty look to these Gretsch Renown drums.
@charliecontrino16263 күн бұрын
WOW! Great job Ken and band! You guys need to come to NJ! LOL!
@KenLoomer3 күн бұрын
I love being a drummer Big Band leader and playing this great music for the people. It`s so wonderful working with all of these outstanding musicians and supporting them with my drumming. The days of the road Big Bands is long gone now. 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!!! I`m happy to video these performance of my Big Band and have the few people who enjoy this great Big Band music played by excellent musicians a chance to hear this wonderful exciting chart. Thanks for your comment Charlie.
@charliecontrino16262 күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer I agree! Thank You for keeping it alive!
@jasonpp19733 күн бұрын
You got 2 things above Buddy, you can read charts, and seem to have good posture when playing. Many times seeing Buddy's posture just looks painful, but he played a home run everytime on those skins. Have you ever experimented with double bass or double pedal?
@KenLoomer3 күн бұрын
Buddy had that amazing talent of hearing a complex chart once, and then knowing what to play better than any drummer. I don`t have that talent. I need to read the music and after playing it a few times, I can add what I think will make the music feel better with my drumming. As far as poster is concern, whatever works best for you, then do it. I did use a double pedal when it first came up. I had no problems playing it and was fun for awhile. But since I`m mostly a jazz drummer, not much need for a double pedal. I found I was over using it and then I just didn`t like the sound of it. My foot control on a single bass drum pedal is very fast and this works best for the music I play. People more impressed with what I`m playing on a single bass drum pedal. I would say 98% of drummers using the double pedal play rock or heavy metal music. I don`t play that type of music.
@jasonpp19733 күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer I could never read drum music that well, with the exception of some rudiments.
@KenLoomer3 күн бұрын
@@jasonpp1973 Sight reading drum charts is an artform that you have to do it all the time to get good at it. Since I`m a first call drummer for doing so many shows and reading charts for many artists, I learned how to do it well. I read a little ahead of the chart to set up hits and knowing where the tempo changes are, what dynamic`s to be played, where the breaks are, and what feel I have to play to make the music feel right. The drummer will make or break the music for sure. Most drummers would have no clue on how to play a up tempo chart like Wind Machine with all the drum breaks and having the right swing feel for this music and driving the Big Band. I enjoy reading music I never played before. It`s not just reading the music, but having the right feel for the music you are playing.
@sticksbass3 күн бұрын
great!
@KenLoomer3 күн бұрын
I must thank my outstanding musicians in my band for this excellent performance. Thanks for your comment.
@sticksbass3 күн бұрын
very nice. i like the left hand on the bd and the splash while u engaged the snares. do ur snares tend to engage loudly?
@KenLoomer3 күн бұрын
The snares on this Slingerland TDR snare drum go across the entire bottom head, so hardly any sound when I turn on the snares again. Thanks for your comment.
@sticksbass3 күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer huh, 4 some reason my snares tend to sound almost as loud as a stick hit when i turn them on. i even tried deeperning the snare bed a little. its steel so i hit it w a hammer on a flat bar. never noticed snares slapping on so loud on any other drum.
@TheBeardedCarpenter4 күн бұрын
Howdy Sir- wow! Everybody was driving! Loved the trumpets. Hope you have a great weekend. God bless
@KenLoomer3 күн бұрын
As a drummer Big Band leader, I get to choose the musicians I want to do these great charts. I have to thank my musicians for giving me everything I want in their performance. Thanks so much for your comment.
@kraftwerkpropaganda19804 күн бұрын
Great playing and great music. Love it!
@KenLoomer4 күн бұрын
As one of the rare drummer Big Band leaders, I`m doing my best to keep this great swinging music alive. Thanks to my outstanding musicians, I`m able to pick these type of charts to be played so the people can hear live a swinging Big Band. Thanks so much for your comment.
@skynebula114 күн бұрын
fabulous!
@KenLoomer4 күн бұрын
For me as a drummer leader of this Jazz Quartet, It`s so wonderful for me to play with a great musician like John Lamb who worked with Duke Ellington. All of us jazz musicians in my band just listen to each other to add our part to make the music feel good. Thanks for your comment.
@jasonpp19734 күн бұрын
I wonder what Paul thought of Buddy's version?
@KenLoomer4 күн бұрын
Anytime a major artist like Buddy Rich would record one of his song, I`m sure he would like it.
@DavidKasan5 күн бұрын
I used to think I was a drummer ... WOW! Your technique is truly amazing!
@KenLoomer4 күн бұрын
As a drummer and band leader, I want to keep on learning always. This technique works very well for me. When I get to do my solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks David for your comment.
@billytrance68935 күн бұрын
Freakin' AMAZING!!!! Go Ken!!! That bass drum...WOW! What a wallop!! What heads are you using? Felt or wooden beater? Thanks so much for posting! I love what you are doing...BIG thank you for keepin' it alive my friend 🙂
@KenLoomer4 күн бұрын
I just love being a drummer Big Band leader and doing these concerts with my outstanding musicians. I`m using Remo Smooth White Emperor heads front and back with just a felt strip to get that big open bass drum sound. I always use a wood beater on my pedal. As you can hear, with my single pedal I can get it to sound like a double pedal with my foot technique. Always working on new techniques to improve my playing. Thanks Billy so much for your comment.
@Trebotable5 күн бұрын
I don't know the song but this is great!
@KenLoomer4 күн бұрын
The name of this Paul Simon song is Keep The Customer Satisfied arranged by Bill Holman. Thanks for your comment.
@gmac65035 күн бұрын
Super!!!
@KenLoomer5 күн бұрын
I always want to keep on learning new drum techniques that will make me a better drummer. Thanks for your comment.
@tommysonnier98487 күн бұрын
Great band and music. As a drummer I felt the bell of the ride cymbal was too pingy. I'd have used a light jazz ride.
@KenLoomer7 күн бұрын
We drummers get to choose what ride cymbal we like best. For a 15 piece big band, I`m using my 20 inch A Zildjian Ping Ride so my jazz beat can be heard through all the brass. With my jazz trio, I use a K Zildjian Custom medium ride which has a lower pitch. For a Big Band, I want a ride cymbal that people can hear. A light jazz ride would not do the job for a Big Band. I`m sure it sounds great for a jazz trio. Thanks for your comment.
@credibleintel59498 күн бұрын
I'm a huge music fan, but only what you might call a casual jazz fan. I have my moments in life when jazz is on all day, but most days are an electric mix of rock and hip hop. That said, I've seen some jazz notables and even a few greats. I also recall some old live albums from the 50s... and one in particular was a Gene Krupa orchestra performance and I always remember it exactly as you described in the title - big, driving, exciting, and swinging... and I'd add another ALIVE. You are bringing that energy. Well done!
@KenLoomer8 күн бұрын
Your comment means a lot to me. As one of the rare drummer Big Band leaders, I try to get new fans to enjoy the type of arrangements that I choose to do. Hearing a live Big Band with these outstanding musicians swinging away at the music, and making it exciting to listen to is why I do these concerts. Thanks so much for your comment.
@credibleintel59496 күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer My pleasure, Ken!
@raygildow20055 күн бұрын
Excellent as always. So thrilling. Can hear it all the way to northern Minnesota!!
@KenLoomer4 күн бұрын
@@raygildow2005 Doing my best to keep this great Big Band music alive and well. Thanks for your comment.
@MarcShuff8 күн бұрын
This is the definition of big band drumming !!!! Ken you’re amazing !!!!
@KenLoomer8 күн бұрын
I just feel this swing Big Band music so much. Nothing like driving a Big Band as a drummer. Thanks for your comment.
@jeffdodes70558 күн бұрын
Hi Ken. I was excited to see your videos about this Ludwig Buddy Rich Outfit. I drooled over it in the Ludwig 1980 catalog as a kid. I purchased this exact 482 Concert/Buddy Rich snare in 2011 from someone who professed to be directly involved with Buddy's fan club. Beautiful drum, with that white marine pearl wrap and blue/olive badge, but those individual snares are super finicky, so I see why Buddy preferred a Super Sensitive. Appreciate your insight and passion for these drums and Buddy Rich. Thank You.
@KenLoomer8 күн бұрын
For me, the best part of owning this 1980 Buddy Rich Ludwig drum set is that I get to play it with my Big Band. That is a rare snare drum that you own of the Ludwig BR model concert snare drum. Your right about it`s not easy to tune each snare strand. Thanks Jeff so much for your comment.
@mateusnewsboy79158 күн бұрын
The best of jazz.
@KenLoomer8 күн бұрын
Not to many Drummer Big Band leaders left anymore. The art of Big Band Jazz must be played live for the people. Thanks so much for your comment.
@steveforst51638 күн бұрын
Ken, during your solo I heard the trolley car theme in your press roll. Beautiful, lots of excitement on the bandstand too!
@KenLoomer8 күн бұрын
So glad you notice I was playing the melody of the song during my press rolls with accents. Thanks to my outstanding musicians, this is a very exciting arrangement to play. As the band leader, I get to choose the charts to be play and how I want it to sound with a few changes that I made. Thanks so much Steve for your comment.
@Youcantican10 күн бұрын
Just love it.those digital rock drummers think they are great ... Ha!!!;them digital freaks are shamed... Yep
@KenLoomer10 күн бұрын
I think my real talent is putting together this Big Band and finding all the music I want to play with these outstanding musicians. I always learn the score first so I can tell my musicians how I want the arrangement to be played. It`s always about the music first for me. Then I use my drumming to support the musicians and make the music sound as good as possible. I don`t know many rock drummers who are leaders of their own band.
@Youcantican10 күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer I'm one and I got 2 bands.lead,built,legwork ,
@KenLoomer10 күн бұрын
@@Youcantican So wonderful to hear of a drummer that leads his own band. Let me know the name of your band and if you have posted some video`s, go ahead and give me the link. Thanks Jay for your comment.
@KenLoomer9 күн бұрын
@@JimBrooksDrums The trumpets were standing up and not sitting down. Don`t know why you said that. Since this is not a road Big Band like in the old days and playing 6 nights a week to get tight, I thought the trumpets did good for sight reading this chart at the tempo I played it at. Of course not perfect, but good. Thanks Jim for your comment.
@markkryzer11010 күн бұрын
Love the Jazz duo concept. You both make it work so well.
@KenLoomer10 күн бұрын
Tony on keyboard also plays on my Big Band, Jazz Quartet, and Trio. So we both know so well our style of playing and we just put together exciting arrangements that works so good as a duo. Thanks Mark for your comment.
@papapoodo668510 күн бұрын
Hell yeah! Great job! Look at them Pearls too!
@KenLoomer10 күн бұрын
Tony and I get to do our own arrangements of these great jazz standards. We have fun doing them for sure. Rare Tiger Stripe finish on these Pearl drums. Thanks for your comment.
@supmet210 күн бұрын
Wow...
@KenLoomer10 күн бұрын
This is only a jazz duo doing some exciting new arrangements of these great jazz songs. Thanks for your comment.
@paulcompton931111 күн бұрын
The band is tight. The drumming is awesome. Don't you sometimes wish you grew up in the big band era? You'd be playing in huge dance halls like all the greats. Regardless, it's amazing that you have venues that will showcase your great band and its amazing leader.
@KenLoomer11 күн бұрын
When I grew up in the 60`s and 70`s, a lot of the Big Bands were still on the road like Count Basie, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Harry James, Stan Kenton, and Maynard Ferguson. I saw in concert all of those Big Bands. I fell in love with that Big Band music and decided to form my own Big Band. With hard work as a drummer, my dream has come true for me to be the leader of my Ken Loomer Big Band. All the talk shows back then when I grew up had these great Big Bands on their show. Buddy Rich on Johnny Carson Show all the time. When was the last time you ever saw a jazz musician or Jazz band on any of the Late Night Talk Shows today. It`s Never!! The days of the road Big Band is long gone, but I have been able to keep the sound of a great Big Band like mine here in Florida. Thanks so much for your comment Paul.
@brennelson784410 күн бұрын
Great Great Sounding swinging big band you have ken and of course great playing from yourself. I'm just back home from a two week holiday in Florida,wish I could have seen your band live and met you maybe someday. 🙂
@KenLoomer10 күн бұрын
@@brennelson7844 AS you know, the weather is getting really hot here in Florida, and so is this Big Band. It`s always about the music first for me and supporting my outstanding musicians with my drumming to make the music exciting. Thanks so much for your comment.
@user-if4mr8up5l11 күн бұрын
The band sounds better every time I listen! That was a nice chart! It’s a real pleasure to hear this band. Great chops Ken!
@KenLoomer11 күн бұрын
What you said means a lot to me. As a drummer Big Band leader, it`s always about the music first for me. I just want to support my fellow musicians with my drumming to make the music exciting and feel good. Thanks so much for your comment.
@jasonpp197311 күн бұрын
That must be your favorite kit!
@KenLoomer11 күн бұрын
These Slingerland drums is my favorite drum set when I play with my Big Band. When I play with my jazz Quartet or Trio, I enjoy playing on my smaller Gretsch sets that I have.
@danielweber195211 күн бұрын
Ken! Killing it ! You’re improving every time I listen with imbedded confidence! So impressed by the band….all awesome chops! Keep it up my friend!🥁🎶 Dan Weber
@KenLoomer11 күн бұрын
As a drummer Big Band leader, it`s all about the music first for me. I want to support my fellow musicians with my drumming on these exciting arrangements I pick for the band to play. This is a roaring swinging Big Band that I`m so proud to play in. Thanks so much for your comment Daniel.
@sticksbass11 күн бұрын
wow, very nice. pretty drums too.
@KenLoomer11 күн бұрын
Tony and I love to do new arrangements of these great jazz songs. So much fun for us to play together and do them. Thanks for your comment.
@octavius428ball11 күн бұрын
Sounds great! 👍
@KenLoomer11 күн бұрын
It`s all about the music for me as a drummer Big Band leader. Must thank my outstanding musicians for their wonderful playing on this exciting arrangement of The Trolley Song. Thanks for your comment.
@reggtop12 күн бұрын
KENT LOOMER OS A BAD MOFO GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME YA!
@TheBeardedCarpenter13 күн бұрын
Howdy Sir- what a nice way to relax after a long day- listening to my favorite drummer doing his thing. Thanks for sharing. God bless
@KenLoomer12 күн бұрын
I love plying on this rare Slingerland Super Sound King Snare Drum. Very crisp sounding snare that projects so well. Every beat I play on it comes out very clearly. Thanks for your comment.
@sticksbass13 күн бұрын
great! nice to have diff cam angles.
@KenLoomer13 күн бұрын
With this angle, you can see how relaxed I am when I play around the drums. Thanks for your comment.
@sticksbass13 күн бұрын
thats nice. throw might get in the way sticking up over the rim but i guess iff to the side he way u and seemingly most position it makes it the most safe from being accidently bumped. .did u have the muffler engaged?
@KenLoomer13 күн бұрын
As you can see in the video, the strainer is no where near my leg to hit it. The rock drummers would tilt the snare the other way ,so no problem it would get hit. The tone control muffler was not engaged. I used a Remo Emperor snare head to get a more dryer sound for this Slingerland Super Sound King snare drum.
@sticksbass13 күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer emperor snare side?
@KenLoomer13 күн бұрын
@@sticksbass Remo Emperor batter head.
@sticksbass13 күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer ok, they do dry out drums.
@sticksbass13 күн бұрын
@@KenLoomer i tilt mine toward the ft. helps w more of a circular motion to avoid wrist pain. i saw leonard haze of y and t tilt his that way. he was more of a gusto player. hardly even any ghost notes if any at all. his foot was so fast and powerful.
@frankrogowski560813 күн бұрын
I bet there's lots of drummers would wish to be a fraction of your drumming skills, Ken. Many thanks for this display.
@KenLoomer13 күн бұрын
Always good to learn your rudiments no matter what style of music you play. Plus I work on my drum technique to play relax and to be able to come up with new idea`s on what to play. Thanks Frank for your comment.
@frankrogowski560813 күн бұрын
Ken, I'm not a drummer, but for decades I've watched many, many, drummers. Your work here is fascinating, as always! Many thanks.
@KenLoomer13 күн бұрын
I like to watch so many musicians who play other instruments. I learn from all of them and get inspired to improve my playing and how I can as a drummer support what they play with my drumming. Thanks for your comment.
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Nice solo, picked me a up a Buddy CD, called Wham! Has a pic of the late Jim Henson and Kermit.
Wham is an excellent live recording of the Buddy Rich Big Band. His alto sax man Alan Gauvin did the recordings back in 77 and 78. He told of this great story he needed money for a down payment to buy his house. Buddy gave him the money and never asked him to pay him back. Buddy even bought him a new alto sax. You never hear these wonderful stories about Buddy Rich. Here I am doing my drum solo workout and trying out some new drum techniques. It seems to work good for me, so I will keep using them. Thanks for your comment.
@@KenLoomer People need to realize Buddy had mostly a soft side to him, they try to tarnish it with those bus tapes.
I got the same set, but an endorser set, Barrett Deems. Yep, they made this set for him, got the Cannister Throne, and all Humes&Berg Cases ala Barrett. Have the lightly played original heads, plus a nice amount of NOS Slingy Heads stashed!
That is wonderful you have a Slingerland Drum set once owned by Barrett Deems. He played for the great Louie Armstrong for many years and lived in Chicago. Heard so many stories about Barrett. Keep on playing those classic Slingerland drums!
That was awesome!!
I always enjoy doing these live concerts with my Jazz Quartet. It brings out the best in me. Thanks Michael for your comment.
very nice. i like the fast endurance on the snare w accents.
Glad you notice the accents. That is what makes it more musical. Thanks for your comment.
Very nice!
I always enjoy doing these live concerts with my band. It brings out the best in my playing. Thanks for your comment.
Love it, Ken!
I enjoy just working out on my drums to try out new idea`s on what to play. Thanks Frank for your comment.
Hi Ken it would be great to see your big band in Ronnie Scott's, great technique on the snare , did you ever have a drum off with your mate Dick Cully I think you said he's not playing anymore .
Do you live in London? The days of the road Big Bands is long gone now, but I would love to do a week at the world`s best jazz club which is Ronnie`s Scott`s with my Big Band. But at least I can do my concerts here in Florida where I live and post them on my channel. Dick Cully and I for sure did a drum duet way back and he has the video. It has been over ten years now since Dick has played drums or did a gig. You should check this video I did with the best drummer I think from Japan name Kosuke Tucker. He came to my house last summer and we did this drum duet kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4GE16ian5q7Z9o.html So wonderful to know this outstanding drummer. Check it out.
@@KenLoomer I did live in London , those were the days , every Saturday I would go into the west end and have my drum lesson at a shop called drum city, a cross the road was Rose Morris which did all Slingerland drums they had the buddy rich kit there on a platform and a big picture of him behind it , the amount of shops that was there ,there was Doc hunt who did repairs , then there was the head office of Crescendo magazine that was run by Dennis Matthews , if you went in there you would be there for hrs , called he talk , one of the guys that worked in Rose Morris know Louie Bellson , there was I think an English company that you may not know that did a copy of the BR Slingerland's that was called Shalfberry drums they were in the rose shop as well , all this was in the 70s all this is no longer is there , I now live in Kent now I haven't seen the new buddy rich band I think it bring me to tears , great days .
@@georgenugent1548 Thanks George for all the info. I got to know both Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson. Buddy was always so kind to me and he even gave me a drum lesson and let me play on his Slingerland drums. Same with Louie Bellson. When I started my Big Band he gave me some of his charts which of course I have posted video`s with my Big Band playing them. To see pictures of me and Buddy and of me playing his drums, here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIin0NB6ZtHSps4.html New video I posted of my Big Band playing one of the last charts that Buddy did kzread.info/dash/bejne/ap13mNKkdNaeh5M.html Doing my best to keep this great music alive. Hope you are still playing your drums. Thanks so much George for your comment.
KOSUKE is outstanding drummer, I've been following him for a year now. His playing is spot on. Cool video, Ken.
Kosuke Tucker is one of the best drummers from Japan for sure. He came to my gig after this drum duet and his feel for jazz is so good. Hearing a drummer play live with other outstanding musicians is the real test on how he plays. All my musicians just loved his playing. So wonderful you have checked out his channel. We as drummers learn from all players. Thanks so much for your comment.
@@KenLoomer That’s a great story. Great work by all
Great playing Ken, the drums sound amazing
I`m an old school drummer using this wide open tuning with no muffling at all. I want to hear the natural sound of the drums. With the right technique, you can control the sound and bring out the best in your playing. All my best to you with your drumming and thanks for the comment.
@@KenLoomer Love it! Thank you for sharing and what you bring to the drumming community
@@christiancea6 We drummers like to share what we know to help others. Since I`m a drummer Big Band leader and I also have my own Jazz Quartet, I try to help drummers form their own band and play the music they want to do. What I did in the video in fun playing, but it`s always about the music first for me.
@@KenLoomer 😃
i really like this solo too. nice tangy little rim shot 4 the last note.
Have you seen any drummer do the finger control super speed singles at 0.25 mark without seeing the left hand, fingers, or wrist move?
@@KenLoomer i mightve seen somebody like tim waterson showing it but im not sure.
@@sticksbass Tim Waterson is noted for his double bass drum playing. No where near what I did with my single stroke roll with no movement of the fingers or hands.
@@KenLoomer yeah but he shows alot of diff techs.
Bravo!! 💪💪😲😲
Always good to learn the rudiments using new techniques. Plus to be relaxed when playing it at this speed. Thanks for your comment.
Damn, that was fast and smooth!
When it`s my turn to do a drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my jazz concert. I always want to be relaxed when I play and have a good flow to what I`m playing. Thanks Travis for your comment.
I’ve never seen the finger tip technique with your left hand on the snare roll. Perfect touch. Thanks again Ken. Lovely stuff to listen to and watch ❤
That finger control technique where you really don`t see the left hand or fingers move is something I made up in doing the super fast single stroke roll. It works great for me so I`m glad I worked on it. Thanks for your comment.
@@KenLoomer genius 👍🏻
Howdy Sir- amazing! Simply amazing!!! Love how the keyboard player gets in there with you. God bless
My good friend Tony Castellano on piano also plays the drums. Last week he played the drums while I played his piano. We both love doing these concerts. Thanks for your comment.
Great drumming Ken
I enjoy so much doing these concerts with my Jazz Quartet. The people in real time will let me know how I am doing in my performance. I`m sure you love to perform live and playing the music you enjoy doing. All my best to you and thanks for your comment.
great stuff, pretty drums
More important to me is the sound of the drums I`m playing. These Gretsch Renown drums are easy to tune up for that big open clear tone I like so much. I agree the clear lacquer gold sparkle finish is a pretty look to these Gretsch Renown drums.
WOW! Great job Ken and band! You guys need to come to NJ! LOL!
I love being a drummer Big Band leader and playing this great music for the people. It`s so wonderful working with all of these outstanding musicians and supporting them with my drumming. The days of the road Big Bands is long gone now. 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!!! I`m happy to video these performance of my Big Band and have the few people who enjoy this great Big Band music played by excellent musicians a chance to hear this wonderful exciting chart. Thanks for your comment Charlie.
@@KenLoomer I agree! Thank You for keeping it alive!
You got 2 things above Buddy, you can read charts, and seem to have good posture when playing. Many times seeing Buddy's posture just looks painful, but he played a home run everytime on those skins. Have you ever experimented with double bass or double pedal?
Buddy had that amazing talent of hearing a complex chart once, and then knowing what to play better than any drummer. I don`t have that talent. I need to read the music and after playing it a few times, I can add what I think will make the music feel better with my drumming. As far as poster is concern, whatever works best for you, then do it. I did use a double pedal when it first came up. I had no problems playing it and was fun for awhile. But since I`m mostly a jazz drummer, not much need for a double pedal. I found I was over using it and then I just didn`t like the sound of it. My foot control on a single bass drum pedal is very fast and this works best for the music I play. People more impressed with what I`m playing on a single bass drum pedal. I would say 98% of drummers using the double pedal play rock or heavy metal music. I don`t play that type of music.
@@KenLoomer I could never read drum music that well, with the exception of some rudiments.
@@jasonpp1973 Sight reading drum charts is an artform that you have to do it all the time to get good at it. Since I`m a first call drummer for doing so many shows and reading charts for many artists, I learned how to do it well. I read a little ahead of the chart to set up hits and knowing where the tempo changes are, what dynamic`s to be played, where the breaks are, and what feel I have to play to make the music feel right. The drummer will make or break the music for sure. Most drummers would have no clue on how to play a up tempo chart like Wind Machine with all the drum breaks and having the right swing feel for this music and driving the Big Band. I enjoy reading music I never played before. It`s not just reading the music, but having the right feel for the music you are playing.
great!
I must thank my outstanding musicians in my band for this excellent performance. Thanks for your comment.
very nice. i like the left hand on the bd and the splash while u engaged the snares. do ur snares tend to engage loudly?
The snares on this Slingerland TDR snare drum go across the entire bottom head, so hardly any sound when I turn on the snares again. Thanks for your comment.
@@KenLoomer huh, 4 some reason my snares tend to sound almost as loud as a stick hit when i turn them on. i even tried deeperning the snare bed a little. its steel so i hit it w a hammer on a flat bar. never noticed snares slapping on so loud on any other drum.
Howdy Sir- wow! Everybody was driving! Loved the trumpets. Hope you have a great weekend. God bless
As a drummer Big Band leader, I get to choose the musicians I want to do these great charts. I have to thank my musicians for giving me everything I want in their performance. Thanks so much for your comment.
Great playing and great music. Love it!
As one of the rare drummer Big Band leaders, I`m doing my best to keep this great swinging music alive. Thanks to my outstanding musicians, I`m able to pick these type of charts to be played so the people can hear live a swinging Big Band. Thanks so much for your comment.
fabulous!
For me as a drummer leader of this Jazz Quartet, It`s so wonderful for me to play with a great musician like John Lamb who worked with Duke Ellington. All of us jazz musicians in my band just listen to each other to add our part to make the music feel good. Thanks for your comment.
I wonder what Paul thought of Buddy's version?
Anytime a major artist like Buddy Rich would record one of his song, I`m sure he would like it.
I used to think I was a drummer ... WOW! Your technique is truly amazing!
As a drummer and band leader, I want to keep on learning always. This technique works very well for me. When I get to do my solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks David for your comment.
Freakin' AMAZING!!!! Go Ken!!! That bass drum...WOW! What a wallop!! What heads are you using? Felt or wooden beater? Thanks so much for posting! I love what you are doing...BIG thank you for keepin' it alive my friend 🙂
I just love being a drummer Big Band leader and doing these concerts with my outstanding musicians. I`m using Remo Smooth White Emperor heads front and back with just a felt strip to get that big open bass drum sound. I always use a wood beater on my pedal. As you can hear, with my single pedal I can get it to sound like a double pedal with my foot technique. Always working on new techniques to improve my playing. Thanks Billy so much for your comment.
I don't know the song but this is great!
The name of this Paul Simon song is Keep The Customer Satisfied arranged by Bill Holman. Thanks for your comment.
Super!!!
I always want to keep on learning new drum techniques that will make me a better drummer. Thanks for your comment.
Great band and music. As a drummer I felt the bell of the ride cymbal was too pingy. I'd have used a light jazz ride.
We drummers get to choose what ride cymbal we like best. For a 15 piece big band, I`m using my 20 inch A Zildjian Ping Ride so my jazz beat can be heard through all the brass. With my jazz trio, I use a K Zildjian Custom medium ride which has a lower pitch. For a Big Band, I want a ride cymbal that people can hear. A light jazz ride would not do the job for a Big Band. I`m sure it sounds great for a jazz trio. Thanks for your comment.
I'm a huge music fan, but only what you might call a casual jazz fan. I have my moments in life when jazz is on all day, but most days are an electric mix of rock and hip hop. That said, I've seen some jazz notables and even a few greats. I also recall some old live albums from the 50s... and one in particular was a Gene Krupa orchestra performance and I always remember it exactly as you described in the title - big, driving, exciting, and swinging... and I'd add another ALIVE. You are bringing that energy. Well done!
Your comment means a lot to me. As one of the rare drummer Big Band leaders, I try to get new fans to enjoy the type of arrangements that I choose to do. Hearing a live Big Band with these outstanding musicians swinging away at the music, and making it exciting to listen to is why I do these concerts. Thanks so much for your comment.
@@KenLoomer My pleasure, Ken!
Excellent as always. So thrilling. Can hear it all the way to northern Minnesota!!
@@raygildow2005 Doing my best to keep this great Big Band music alive and well. Thanks for your comment.
This is the definition of big band drumming !!!! Ken you’re amazing !!!!
I just feel this swing Big Band music so much. Nothing like driving a Big Band as a drummer. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Ken. I was excited to see your videos about this Ludwig Buddy Rich Outfit. I drooled over it in the Ludwig 1980 catalog as a kid. I purchased this exact 482 Concert/Buddy Rich snare in 2011 from someone who professed to be directly involved with Buddy's fan club. Beautiful drum, with that white marine pearl wrap and blue/olive badge, but those individual snares are super finicky, so I see why Buddy preferred a Super Sensitive. Appreciate your insight and passion for these drums and Buddy Rich. Thank You.
For me, the best part of owning this 1980 Buddy Rich Ludwig drum set is that I get to play it with my Big Band. That is a rare snare drum that you own of the Ludwig BR model concert snare drum. Your right about it`s not easy to tune each snare strand. Thanks Jeff so much for your comment.
The best of jazz.
Not to many Drummer Big Band leaders left anymore. The art of Big Band Jazz must be played live for the people. Thanks so much for your comment.
Ken, during your solo I heard the trolley car theme in your press roll. Beautiful, lots of excitement on the bandstand too!
So glad you notice I was playing the melody of the song during my press rolls with accents. Thanks to my outstanding musicians, this is a very exciting arrangement to play. As the band leader, I get to choose the charts to be play and how I want it to sound with a few changes that I made. Thanks so much Steve for your comment.
Just love it.those digital rock drummers think they are great ... Ha!!!;them digital freaks are shamed... Yep
I think my real talent is putting together this Big Band and finding all the music I want to play with these outstanding musicians. I always learn the score first so I can tell my musicians how I want the arrangement to be played. It`s always about the music first for me. Then I use my drumming to support the musicians and make the music sound as good as possible. I don`t know many rock drummers who are leaders of their own band.
@@KenLoomer I'm one and I got 2 bands.lead,built,legwork ,
@@Youcantican So wonderful to hear of a drummer that leads his own band. Let me know the name of your band and if you have posted some video`s, go ahead and give me the link. Thanks Jay for your comment.
@@JimBrooksDrums The trumpets were standing up and not sitting down. Don`t know why you said that. Since this is not a road Big Band like in the old days and playing 6 nights a week to get tight, I thought the trumpets did good for sight reading this chart at the tempo I played it at. Of course not perfect, but good. Thanks Jim for your comment.
Love the Jazz duo concept. You both make it work so well.
Tony on keyboard also plays on my Big Band, Jazz Quartet, and Trio. So we both know so well our style of playing and we just put together exciting arrangements that works so good as a duo. Thanks Mark for your comment.
Hell yeah! Great job! Look at them Pearls too!
Tony and I get to do our own arrangements of these great jazz standards. We have fun doing them for sure. Rare Tiger Stripe finish on these Pearl drums. Thanks for your comment.
Wow...
This is only a jazz duo doing some exciting new arrangements of these great jazz songs. Thanks for your comment.
The band is tight. The drumming is awesome. Don't you sometimes wish you grew up in the big band era? You'd be playing in huge dance halls like all the greats. Regardless, it's amazing that you have venues that will showcase your great band and its amazing leader.
When I grew up in the 60`s and 70`s, a lot of the Big Bands were still on the road like Count Basie, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Harry James, Stan Kenton, and Maynard Ferguson. I saw in concert all of those Big Bands. I fell in love with that Big Band music and decided to form my own Big Band. With hard work as a drummer, my dream has come true for me to be the leader of my Ken Loomer Big Band. All the talk shows back then when I grew up had these great Big Bands on their show. Buddy Rich on Johnny Carson Show all the time. When was the last time you ever saw a jazz musician or Jazz band on any of the Late Night Talk Shows today. It`s Never!! The days of the road Big Band is long gone, but I have been able to keep the sound of a great Big Band like mine here in Florida. Thanks so much for your comment Paul.
Great Great Sounding swinging big band you have ken and of course great playing from yourself. I'm just back home from a two week holiday in Florida,wish I could have seen your band live and met you maybe someday. 🙂
@@brennelson7844 AS you know, the weather is getting really hot here in Florida, and so is this Big Band. It`s always about the music first for me and supporting my outstanding musicians with my drumming to make the music exciting. Thanks so much for your comment.
The band sounds better every time I listen! That was a nice chart! It’s a real pleasure to hear this band. Great chops Ken!
What you said means a lot to me. As a drummer Big Band leader, it`s always about the music first for me. I just want to support my fellow musicians with my drumming to make the music exciting and feel good. Thanks so much for your comment.
That must be your favorite kit!
These Slingerland drums is my favorite drum set when I play with my Big Band. When I play with my jazz Quartet or Trio, I enjoy playing on my smaller Gretsch sets that I have.
Ken! Killing it ! You’re improving every time I listen with imbedded confidence! So impressed by the band….all awesome chops! Keep it up my friend!🥁🎶 Dan Weber
As a drummer Big Band leader, it`s all about the music first for me. I want to support my fellow musicians with my drumming on these exciting arrangements I pick for the band to play. This is a roaring swinging Big Band that I`m so proud to play in. Thanks so much for your comment Daniel.
wow, very nice. pretty drums too.
Tony and I love to do new arrangements of these great jazz songs. So much fun for us to play together and do them. Thanks for your comment.
Sounds great! 👍
It`s all about the music for me as a drummer Big Band leader. Must thank my outstanding musicians for their wonderful playing on this exciting arrangement of The Trolley Song. Thanks for your comment.
KENT LOOMER OS A BAD MOFO GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME YA!
Howdy Sir- what a nice way to relax after a long day- listening to my favorite drummer doing his thing. Thanks for sharing. God bless
I love plying on this rare Slingerland Super Sound King Snare Drum. Very crisp sounding snare that projects so well. Every beat I play on it comes out very clearly. Thanks for your comment.
great! nice to have diff cam angles.
With this angle, you can see how relaxed I am when I play around the drums. Thanks for your comment.
thats nice. throw might get in the way sticking up over the rim but i guess iff to the side he way u and seemingly most position it makes it the most safe from being accidently bumped. .did u have the muffler engaged?
As you can see in the video, the strainer is no where near my leg to hit it. The rock drummers would tilt the snare the other way ,so no problem it would get hit. The tone control muffler was not engaged. I used a Remo Emperor snare head to get a more dryer sound for this Slingerland Super Sound King snare drum.
@@KenLoomer emperor snare side?
@@sticksbass Remo Emperor batter head.
@@KenLoomer ok, they do dry out drums.
@@KenLoomer i tilt mine toward the ft. helps w more of a circular motion to avoid wrist pain. i saw leonard haze of y and t tilt his that way. he was more of a gusto player. hardly even any ghost notes if any at all. his foot was so fast and powerful.
I bet there's lots of drummers would wish to be a fraction of your drumming skills, Ken. Many thanks for this display.
Always good to learn your rudiments no matter what style of music you play. Plus I work on my drum technique to play relax and to be able to come up with new idea`s on what to play. Thanks Frank for your comment.
Ken, I'm not a drummer, but for decades I've watched many, many, drummers. Your work here is fascinating, as always! Many thanks.
I like to watch so many musicians who play other instruments. I learn from all of them and get inspired to improve my playing and how I can as a drummer support what they play with my drumming. Thanks for your comment.