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Traditional Jazz/Swing Hi-Hat Playing (Drums and Piano)
It's really fun to play in a rhythm section of only drums and piano when the piano player is someone like the great Mark Shane. I wish he wasn't hidden in this video, but here are two choruses of hi-hat accompaniment to his piano solo on the tune "Sunday."
This clip is from a recent performance of Dan Levinson's Palomar Trio for the Pennsylvania Jazz Society.
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Jazz/Swing Brushes with Rossano Sportiello and Friends
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Here's some brush playing on Louis Armstrong's great tune, "Someday You'll Be Sorry." This wonderful band was put together by Rossano Sportiello, for a livestream concert at his apartment in NYC. Jon-Erik Kellso: Trumpet Evan Christoper: Clarinet Harvey Tibbs: Trombone Rossano Sportiello: Piano Rob Adkins: Bass Kevin Dorn: Drums Thanks to everyone who has subscribed! www.kevindorn.com kdorndrum...
New Orleans Jazz at Birdland Jazz Club, NYC
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"When Erastas Plays His Old Kazoo" performed by the High Society New Orleans Jazz Band at Birdland in NYC. Simon Wettenhall: Trumpet Tom Abbott: Clarinet Harvey Tibbs: Trombone Conal Fowkes: Piano Jared Engel: Banjo Brian Nalepka: Bass Kevin Dorn: Drums Thanks to everyone who has subscribed! www.kevindorn.com kdorndrums@aol.com
Drum Solo on Jelly Roll Morton's "Good Old New York"
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From a recent performance at Birdland in NYC with the High Society New Orleans Jazz Band. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed! www.kevindorn.com kdorndrums@aol.com
Drum Solo at Birdland Jazz Club, NYC
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Here's a solo from a recent performance at Birdland in NYC with David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed! www.kevindorn.com kdorndrums@aol.com
New Orleans Jazz: "Bogalusa Strut" (Live at Birdland)
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Here's the High Society New Orleans Jazz Band playing the classic New Orleans tune "Bogalusa Strut" at Birdland in New York City., Simon Wettenhall: Trumpet Tom Abbott: Clarinet Harvey Tibbs: Trombone Conal Fowkes: Piano Josh Dunn: Banjo Brian Nalepka: Bass Kevin Dorn: Drums Thanks to everyone who has subscribed! www.kevindorn.com kdorndrums@aol.com
Avoid Being Annoying On Drums: Tips For Interacting With The Soloist
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Here are some thoughts on ways that drummers can avoid being annoying to the other musicians they're playing with, specifically when interacting with the soloist. I gave a talk on this subject recently at the New York Hot Jazz Camp and decided to make a video about it. These concepts have been very helpful for me and I hope some of you will find them helpful as well. Let me know if you'd like t...
"CAKE WALKING BABIES" - The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band
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Here's an excerpt of "Cake Walking Babies" from the High Society New Orleans Jazz Band's weekly residency at Birdland in NYC. Simon Wettenhall: Trumpet Harvey Tibbs: Trombone Tom Abbott: Clarinet Mark Shane (subbing for Conal Fowkes): Piano Josh Dunn: Banjo Brian Nalepka: Bass Kevin Dorn: Drums You can also watch the band's performances on Birdland's UA-cam channel: www.youtube.com/@RadioFreeBi...
"ICE CREAM" - The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band: Live at Birdland
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The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band is one of my favorite bands to play with. This group plays the music of New Orleans greats like Bunk Johnson, George Lewis and Sidney Bechet, and we are currently at Birdland in NYC every Thursday at 5:30pm. All of our sets are also live-streamed and archived on Birdland's UA-cam channel: ua-cam.com/video/KSFRSnRbnE4/v-deo.html Here's a clip of "Ice Cream"...
"You're Lucky To Me" - A Tribute To EDDIE CONDON
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From a livestream concert with Rossano Sportiello's Manhattan Blue Serenaders. Jon-Erik Kellso: Trumpet Evan Christopher: Clarinet Rossano Sportiello: Piano Tal Ronen: Bass Kevin Dorn: Drums The entire concert is available on Rossano's channel: ua-cam.com/users/liveJoJ3bwPhUsY?si=AYsvnnu-jgV52O7v Thanks to everyone who has subscribed! www.kevindorn.com kdorndrums@aol.com
"King Porter Stomp" - Organ Trio plays Jelly Roll Morton
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Here'a a clip from a performance with pianist/organist Ehud Aherie's trio at Cellar Dog in NYC, featuring the great Jon-Erik Kellso on trumpet. The tune is Jelly Roll Morton's "King Porter Stomp." Thanks to everyone who has subscribed! www.kevindorn.com kdorndrums@aol.com
"Lover, Come Back To Me" - Bria Skonberg, Dalton Ridenhour, Tal Ronen, Kevin Dorn
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Here's a clip from a recent performance at Foxtail in NYC, in promotion of the New York Hot Jazz Camp: www.nyhotjazzcamp.com Thanks to everyone who has subscribed! www.kevindorn.com kdorndrums@aol.com
Jazz Samba with Brushes
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Jazz Samba with Brushes
Another Drum Solo Inspired By GENE KRUPA
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Another Drum Solo Inspired By GENE KRUPA
"When The Saints Go Marching In" - Kevin Dorn with Rossano Sportiello's Traditional Jazz Band
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"When The Saints Go Marching In" - Kevin Dorn with Rossano Sportiello's Traditional Jazz Band
Drum Solo for Gene Krupa and Ray Bauduc
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Drum Solo for Gene Krupa and Ray Bauduc
Snare Drum Brush Solo on a Kentville Kangaroo Skin Drumhead
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Snare Drum Brush Solo on a Kentville Kangaroo Skin Drumhead
5 Things All Drummers Can Learn From GENE KRUPA
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5 Things All Drummers Can Learn From GENE KRUPA
"Bourbon Street Parade" - Traditional Jazz by The Marians Jazzroom 30th Anniversary Band
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"Bourbon Street Parade" - Traditional Jazz by The Marians Jazzroom 30th Anniversary Band
"Nobody's Sweetheart" - Traditional Jazz by The Manhattan Blue Serenaders Plus 2
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"Nobody's Sweetheart" - Traditional Jazz by The Manhattan Blue Serenaders Plus 2
"Riverboat Shuffle" - Kevin Dorn on Drums
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"Riverboat Shuffle" - Kevin Dorn on Drums
Drum Solo on "Limehouse Blues" (JazzFest at Sea, Halloween 2022)
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Drum Solo on "Limehouse Blues" (JazzFest at Sea, Halloween 2022)
Tips For Playing a Gig With Only a Snare Drum and Brushes
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Tips For Playing a Gig With Only a Snare Drum and Brushes
Drum Solo in the style of Cliff Leeman, Swing Era Great
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Drum Solo in the style of Cliff Leeman, Swing Era Great
Snare Drum and Brushes with Blues Singer Mara Kaye
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Snare Drum and Brushes with Blues Singer Mara Kaye
"Rose Room" - The Manhattan Blue Serenaders (Sportiello, Kellso, Christopher, Dorn)
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"Rose Room" - The Manhattan Blue Serenaders (Sportiello, Kellso, Christopher, Dorn)
Drum Solo on "China Boy" (Dedicated to Gene Krupa and George Wettling)
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Drum Solo on "China Boy" (Dedicated to Gene Krupa and George Wettling)
Jelly Roll Morton's "Frog-I-More Rag" : The Seneca Serenaders
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Jelly Roll Morton's "Frog-I-More Rag" : The Seneca Serenaders
"Keep A Song In Your Soul" - Rossano Sportiello, Jon-Erik Kellso, Evan Christopher and Kevin Dorn
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"Keep A Song In Your Soul" - Rossano Sportiello, Jon-Erik Kellso, Evan Christopher and Kevin Dorn
"High Society" performed by Rossano Sportiello, Jon-Erik Kellso, Evan Christopher and Kevin Dorn
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"High Society" performed by Rossano Sportiello, Jon-Erik Kellso, Evan Christopher and Kevin Dorn

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @millie179
    @millie179 День тому

    Just the best!!!😊

  • @brunoroy2665
    @brunoroy2665 8 днів тому

    Very interesting, thank you so much!! 😊

  • @swingyoucats
    @swingyoucats 15 днів тому

    Deep indeed, and translucent too. Hi-Hat Stem post-doctoral!

  • @Jazzdrumminman
    @Jazzdrumminman 16 днів тому

    Perfection my man!

  • @didierjaccottet6110
    @didierjaccottet6110 16 днів тому

    Magnifique solo👍 merci et toujours bonjour de Lausanne😀

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 16 днів тому

      Thank you, Didier! Hi back from New York!

  • @galovanreins
    @galovanreins 16 днів тому

    Great playing, Kevin! I'm new to this kind of drumming and I've learned quite a lot from you! Thank you so much for everything you do! 🙏

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 16 днів тому

      Thanks so much, Galo! If you ever have any questions about anything, let me know!

  • @didierjaccottet6110
    @didierjaccottet6110 19 днів тому

    Une assise rythmique exceptionnelle 👍 Merci pour cette vidéo, Kevin, et pour toutes les autres! Avec, comme toujours, un bonjour de Lausanne 😀

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 19 днів тому

      Much appreciated and thanks again!

  • @didierjaccottet6110
    @didierjaccottet6110 20 днів тому

    Fantastique groupe 👏 ! Un grand merci, Kevin,🙏! Et bonjour de Lausanne 😀

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 20 днів тому

      Thank you and hello back! 😃

  • @Avaloctus
    @Avaloctus 25 днів тому

    Well, it's been 4 years since you uploaded this video..... but I thank you for all your great information you share. Thanks Kevin.

  • @didierjaccottet6110
    @didierjaccottet6110 29 днів тому

    Une assise rythmique exceptionnelle fait toute la qualité de cette interprétation! J'apprécie énormément votre jeu à la batterie; merci pour cette vidéo et bonjour depuis Lausanne😄

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 29 днів тому

      Thank you for the kind words!

  • @GDsJazz
    @GDsJazz Місяць тому

    I'm trying to play Count Basie's 1937 version of Honeysuckle Rose and I'd like to get the drums like the recording, especially in the piano solo. Problem is I don't play drums but I'd like my drummer to see how to play it. Any advice? Thanks!

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn Місяць тому

      I think the best thing would be to just listen to the recording over and over, and to watch videos of Jo Jones. This video I made about playing the hi-hat might also be helpful: ua-cam.com/video/T0QM-icoYmY/v-deo.htmlsi=2XNinF0SV3_8LcKn

  • @josephpecoraro912
    @josephpecoraro912 Місяць тому

    Thanks Kevin!

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn Місяць тому

      Thank you, Joseph!

  • @alfonso-fu8if
    @alfonso-fu8if Місяць тому

    Brillant Play!!

  • @angelo_catalano
    @angelo_catalano Місяць тому

    This was a great livestream. Always a pleasure to see you and Rossano playing together. And such a great feel and sound you have with the brushes. Thanks for sharing. 🔥👍

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn Місяць тому

      Thanks so much, Angelo!

  • @jonashellborg8320
    @jonashellborg8320 Місяць тому

    Kevin, your swing on just a snare drum is so good. The small legato brush moves, super steady quarter note, and the swing placement is half swung much closer to the quarter note than a triplet note. Makes is sound super chilled and pleasant. Loved it!

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn Місяць тому

      Thanks, Jonas! I really appreciate it!

  • @robertstein2101
    @robertstein2101 Місяць тому

    Nice job Kevin. I always enjoy listening to you. You always look so relaxed and happy. And Rossano is always smiling. Thanks for sharing.

  • @didierjaccottet6110
    @didierjaccottet6110 Місяць тому

    Une joie de jouer communicative par six musiciens d’exception! Un grand merci pour cette vidéo et bonjour de Lausanne 😊

  • @Jazzdrumminman
    @Jazzdrumminman Місяць тому

    Music to make my day. Thank you gentlemen perfection!

  • @ritzimusic5037
    @ritzimusic5037 Місяць тому

    Such a good video!!!! Thank you man!!!

  • @RonCarterBassist
    @RonCarterBassist Місяць тому

    👍🏾👍🏾

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn Місяць тому

      Truly an honor. Thank you.

  • @bennyamon3043
    @bennyamon3043 Місяць тому

    Great stuff kevin! I just started using kentville heads and am really happy with them. You?

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn Місяць тому

      Thanks, Benny! I think the Kentville heads are great!

  • @52ndst97
    @52ndst97 2 місяці тому

    Great insight here, Kevin. I really enjoy your channel, and I think sharing information like this, which comes a bit from the oral history of the music, is increasingly important as so many of the greatest have since passed away. Thank you.

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! I’m really glad you’re enjoying the videos!

  • @jimdenham4008
    @jimdenham4008 2 місяці тому

    Fascinating, Kevin. I'd never thought of Jo J as a "shuffle" drummer but i will listen to him with new ears in future.

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, Jim! The one with Hodges is a great place to start!

  • @alvinalpha6062
    @alvinalpha6062 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video and awesome advice!

  • @drummztones4373
    @drummztones4373 2 місяці тому

    beautiful! Such Finesse !

  • @drummztones4373
    @drummztones4373 2 місяці тому

    A-men to that sir... Thanks!!

  • @pumpdumpster
    @pumpdumpster 2 місяці тому

    Interesting, I will try that. Thanks for suggesting this technique. 😊

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 2 місяці тому

      @@pumpdumpster I hope you find it helpful!

  • @TheDrumminman
    @TheDrumminman 2 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @Jazzdrumminman
    @Jazzdrumminman 2 місяці тому

    Wow love the band Kevin, you’ve got that feel nailed my man. Perfect piece of music for my 75 birthday!

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, Paul! Happy birthday!!

    • @swingyoucats
      @swingyoucats 2 місяці тому

      Erastus sends his love!❤

  • @richardkell4888
    @richardkell4888 2 місяці тому

    Bravo! Immense fun and great virtuosity...

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, Richard!

  • @richardkell4888
    @richardkell4888 2 місяці тому

    Thankyou. The more i listen to this the better it becomes!

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, Richard!

  • @richardkell4888
    @richardkell4888 2 місяці тому

    This is very good and worthwhile, you do a good job thats fr sure! Thankyou.

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, Richard!

  • @RepJock88
    @RepJock88 2 місяці тому

    Very 'timely' video to pop up on my feed; was working on this exact idea while trading 4s with myself and trying 'let' the feel stay the same, rather than 'forcing'it to feel the same.

  • @dretety1
    @dretety1 3 місяці тому

    Sometimes the Drummer is the star and people want to hear that person project more than if as a sideman

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 3 місяці тому

      Very true! Hopefully my point is clear. I'm not suggesting one shouldn't interact with the soloist or play in a busy style. There are many different and beautiful ways of playing the drums and it would be boring if everyone played the same. My intent in this video is to point out that there are certain specific ways of interacting that tend to get in the way if done too much, namely repeating the same phrase back and playing the same thing at the same time. You'll notice that star drummers like Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich use these ideas sparingly as well, as they of course had great musical taste! Even at their most complex and interactive, they are usually responding with different phrases or playing a counter line to the soloist. When they do use these other techniques, it is highly effective because it is not the majority of what they're playing.

  • @Ben-kf3tb
    @Ben-kf3tb 3 місяці тому

    amazing video!!!!!!

  • @jimdenham4008
    @jimdenham4008 3 місяці тому

    Supern description, analysis and demonstration of the playing of a great and fascinating original: thanks Kevin!

  • @greggiacchi6197
    @greggiacchi6197 3 місяці тому

    Excellent analysis Kevin, and i love the way your kit is tuned. Ive seen you live with Dan Levinson several times. My late Father used to play with Dan many years ago. Warm regards from NJ.

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the kind words, Greg! Hope we get a chance to talk drums in person soon!

  • @colonelbeiderbecke
    @colonelbeiderbecke 3 місяці тому

    Magnificent! There are countless features and factors that I appreciate of your special drumming style - the solos are fantastic!

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @Jazzdrumminman
    @Jazzdrumminman 3 місяці тому

    Wow Kevin. So danceable and musical as always!

  • @johnpetters
    @johnpetters 3 місяці тому

    Super!

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 3 місяці тому

      Thank you, John!

  • @cheeksoffire
    @cheeksoffire 3 місяці тому

    WOOOO!!!!!! cool cymbal choices too!

  • @DRUMZ524
    @DRUMZ524 4 місяці тому

    That was awesome😮‍💨🔥🔥🔥

  • @martinleicht5911
    @martinleicht5911 4 місяці тому

    Neva hoid dat !! 😎

  • @boomerguy9935
    @boomerguy9935 4 місяці тому

    I've never heard anything negative about Gene, Louis Bellson or Joe Morello. The movie about him with Sal Mineo was entirely fiction. Gene was respected by everyone, drummers or otherwise. Gene definitely "thought outside the box" and brought the drummer to the front of the orchestra. He had a great deal of input with Avedis Zildjian before cymbals had a specific purpose. I've admired him since I was a kid in the 50's.

  • @Jazzdrumminman
    @Jazzdrumminman 4 місяці тому

    Just a joy to listen to!

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 4 місяці тому

      Thank you, Paul!

  • @nickruggieri2597
    @nickruggieri2597 4 місяці тому

    Another fine video you’ve graced us with, Kevin. Thanks for your insights and also recordings to check out. The Teddy Wilson I Got Rhythm is Classic Papa Joe brush work! I was hoping you were going to get into Papa Joe’s Latin playing with the turned off snares. That is a Masterclass in itself! Maybe another video… All the Best🥁

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 4 місяці тому

      Thanks, Nick! I listen to that “I Got Rhythm” record all the time. A video on Jo Jones’ Latin rhythms is a great idea. Thanks again and all the best!

  • @MamalovesYeshua
    @MamalovesYeshua 4 місяці тому

    Buzzy Drootin was my third great grand uncle. He definitely was an amazing musician.

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 4 місяці тому

      That’s so cool! Thanks for watching the video and for commenting. Buzzy was one of the true greats.

  • @rhythmfield
    @rhythmfield 4 місяці тому

    Nice one Kevin, nice solo structure and you don’t hit too hard. Most drummers don’t know that you can get an enormous powerful sound without smashing the instrument and deafening your audience. Good stuff, man!

  • @mpista7182
    @mpista7182 4 місяці тому

    Go Kevin Go !!!! Thank you for the post !

    • @kevindorn
      @kevindorn 4 місяці тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @Jazzdrumminman
    @Jazzdrumminman 4 місяці тому

    A superb lesson in how to swing in a drum solo!