INCREDIBLE CYMBAL SOLO DURING THIS DRUM SOLO
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- This is my Ken Loomer Big Band which I have had now for 20 years. I get to do one drum solo when I do my concerts. I always try to make my solo`s exciting and of course make them different every time I play. During one part of my drum solo, I decided to play just the cymbals. I first saw Gene Krupa do this in one of his movies he made in the 40`s. Then of course I got to see live Buddy Rich and he was the master at playing just the cymbals. Here I`m using my classic 70`s A Zildjian cymbals which has a incredible tone and sound to them. I`m playing with a light touch all around the cymbals to bring out the wonderful tone of these cymbals. Lots of crossovers between the ride and crash cymbals and playing under and on top of each cymbal. This is a artform hard to do on cymbals. But once you get it down, it looks and sounds great! Then it`s back to playing my classic Slingerland drums which has that big full open tone that I love so much. Leading a Big Band has been a joy for me, and it brings out the best in my playing always.
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This proves that small simple kit = all the drums you need. Wrists, feel and imagination are the most important things. Cheers.
I bought those Slingerland drums way back in 1977. Never thought that one day I would use them in my own Big Band. It`s all the drums I need. When I do one of these open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. I have learned from all the great Big Band drummers like Buddy Rich, Sonny Payne, Mel Lewis, Butch Miles to always give 100% in my performance. You might like this other new video I posted using these same drums at another concert I did ua-cam.com/video/bdh1P-6LqMc/v-deo.html Of course I love to drive the Big Band and support my fellow musicians when playing these type of charts. It`s all about the music first for me as a drummer band leader. Thanks so much Russ for your comment.
Any drummer who can do a 7 minute solo and have the audience on the edge of their seats the entire time is legitimately good. Well done, sir.
I always get inspired to do my best when I get to play with so many outstanding musicians in my Big Band. When it`s time to do my one featured solo, the people will let you know right away if they like what they are hearing. That`s the great part about doing live concerts. I have so many idea`s as I`m playing, that I keep trying them out on my drums. I thank you so much for your comment.
@@KenLoomer good point
Have you seen Buddy Riche’s 15 minute solo, the prelude to West Side Story?
@@davidiand7 No I have not seen that video. Do you have a link for that video?
@@KenLoomer ua-cam.com/video/Tt0PBWy35ro/v-deo.html
Buddy Rich would be proud. You're drumming is well,no words to describe. Excellent and so enjoyable to watch,over,and over. True inspiration. Thank you!
I got to see Buddy many times in person. I even told him one day I want to have a Big Band like him. He told me don`t let anyone tell you it can`t be done. Well as one of the rare drummer Big Band leaders today, I did get it done. I became a huge BR fan because of the music he played. I have posted 100`s of my Ken Loomer Big Band concerts on my youtube channel. Please check them out. I get to do one featured drum solo in my concert and always want them to be exciting and dynamic for the people I play for. But I enjoy so much just driving the Big Band and supporting my outstanding musicians. Thanks so much for your comment.
That's awesome,good for you. It's nice to hear you pulled off a dream. I'm so glad it came true for you. Paradiddles & rudiments for life!🤟🥁
@@animal1061 Thanks so much for your comment. It means a lot to me.
Very Nice !
o@@Salemaze What`s so nice to me Sal is I get to play on my classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. It has the right sound for the type of drumming that I do. Thanks for your comment.
That performance was legit!
With no plug-in Mic and anything else, the drummer is able to control sound which ever he maybe, Pure drumming , he is real, No Joke. I can tell everyone in the BallRoom hall, enjoying and Waiting his breakdown, i mean this guy need a huge “Wow!”
Thanks for Uploading
What you hear is the real sound of these classic Slingerland drums since I have no mic`s on them. I like to use dynamic`s in my solo. The best part is you can hear the clear sound out of my old 70`s A Zildjian cymbals. I want my solo to be exciting for the people I play for. Thanks so much for your comment.
Lineage legacy excellence
Wow a great drummer
When I do these type of an open drum solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concert. Thanks Dennis for your comment.
That was some Top Tier drumming 🥁
I just love playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. It brings out the best in me. Thanks for your comment.
Excellent drumming! Awesome performance!!!!
@@mpena43809 I always want to give 100% in every performance that I do. Thanks for your comment.
@@KenLoomer im the same way. Drumming for over 40 yrs. If i dont receive compliments i didnt do my job. Best of luck
I was a professional drummer for over twenty years, and I was impressed sir. Your technique, style, and ability, are wonderful. Thank you.
First of all, having my own Big Band and getting to play the music I want to do with these excellent musicians always makes me a better drummer. I just feel the music so much so when it`s my turn to do my featured solo, I want it to be exciting and just trying out new idea`s all the time. Coming from a professional drummer like you, I thank you Sal for your comment.
Emerson , Lake & Loomer 👍🏼🤯👍🏼
That was one of the best bands I ever saw in the 70`s. I know Carl Palmer loves Big Band music and knew Buddy Rich very well. I just heard a recording of Carl Palmer sitting in with the Buddy Rich Big Band at Ronnie Scott`s club in London back in 1986. I would of loved to play one time with Emerson and Lake. Thanks for your comment.
I sat next to Buddy 6 feet away as he played this solo, you are dead on.
Well I saw Buddy Rich so many times in person. What got to me was his feel for the music he played. I became a huge Buddy fan because of that Big Band he had. I told Buddy one time I would some day have a Big Band like him. He said don`t let anyone tell you it can`t be done. With hard work and the desire to do it, the Ken Loomer Big Band is alive and well. I have posted 100`s of my concerts on my channel. Please check out a few and you will really enjoy the outstanding musicians I have in my band. It`s always about the music first for me. When it`s my turn to do my one featured drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic. Thanks Donna Owen so much for your comment.
Excellent Beautiful Sublime Inmortal 🎼🥁🙏🎶🎵
Great job Mr Loomer, killerrrr drum solo....
I love being a drummer Big Band leader playing with so many outstanding musicians in my band. They always inspire me to give 100% in every performance that I do. Thanks so much for your comment.
Omg, I thought buddy rich was the worlds best drummer, this guy is amazing.nice
The whole band is ferocious.
I have posted many concerts so you can see how ferocious this Ken Loomer Big Band really is.
You simply don't see this anymore. Incredible!
@@Mr.FixIt1979 It`s very rare to see a drummer Big Band leader today. When I get to do my one featured drum solo, in my concert, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people. Plus I love playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. Thanks for your comment.
You are fantastic!! Of course of hear and see a lot of Buddy Rich in your playing, but you are very much an individual and not an imitation. You're a true artist in your own right! You're SO refreshing to watch in a world of brash gospel chops. Thank you for sharing your gift sir! BTW, I play a 1963 Slingerland that's the same color as your kit. Love those classics!
Wonderful you have a classic Slingerland drum set Marcus. Like what my late father told me, always learn from the best but add your own touch when you play. I never forgot what my dad told me .I learned from my dad to work hard to get what you want to do. Well I always wanted to have my own Big Band. With hard work and the desire to do it, the Ken Loomer Big Band is alive and well. Playing on my classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals is a big part of my sound. I always try to give 100% in every performance that I do. Thanks so much for your comment.
Great drummer👍👍👏👏
I worked a long time to have my own Big Band. When I get to do my one featured drum solo, I want it to be exciting for the people I play for. Thanks Alberto for your comment.
Great drum solo. It reminds me of Buddy Rich
It was for sure Buddy Rich who got me to love Big Band music so much. That is why I did the hard work of having my own Ken Loomer Big Band. I always honor Buddy by playing some of his great music at my concerts. Like Buddy, when it`s time to do my one featured drum solo, I always give 100% in my performance. Thanks for your comment.
Wonderful performance Ken!
When I get to do these Big Band concerts, I`m always get inspired to play. It brings out the best in me. Thanks Glen for your comment.
Wow! Blown away man. Buddy & Gene are smiling down on ya.
I`m sure Buddy and Gene would be happy that a drummer is willing to do the hard work of having a Big Band today. It`s always about the music first. At every concert I get to do one featured drum solo and try to be exciting and dynamic for the people who I play for. Plus the fact I love playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals which fits my style of drumming so well. Thanks for your comment.
I’ve never seen/heard anybody lay on a crash like that. Good idea!
I`m always willing to try out new idea`s when doing a solo. This one seems to work out fine.
This is Buddy Rich all day!!!! Great job sir!!
What I learned the most from BR is to always give 110% in every performance that I do. Of course I know I`m not even close to what Buddy played, but I`m sure he would be happy that a drummer like me is willing to do all the work of having a Big Band and playing some of his great music. Thanks for your comment.
Did you summon the spirit of Buddy Rich? Simply mind blowing!!!!!
Like what my father said, learn from the best. I got to see Buddy Perform live many times. No way did I ever think I would have my own Big Band. But with hard work and the drive to do it, my Big Band came true! Of course I honor Buddy by playing some of his great music. Thanks so much for your comment.
@@KenLoomer you did it!!! Achieved!! Your father was right!
Wicked left hand, Buddy Rich would have been impressed. Traditional grip, no twirling sticks, just some sweet chops!
Good stuff man. Tasty cymbals.
I think Buddy would be more impressed that a drummer would be willing to do all the hard work of having a Big Band today. I became a huge Buddy fan because of the music he played with his Big Band. I must be one of the rare drummer Big Band leaders who is doing this music now. It`s a labor of love on my part. No gimmicks with my playing. I like Buddy just try to give 100% in every performance that I do. Thanks so much Gene for your comment.
WOW! Buddy and Gene would be Proud of your skill! Cheers.
I think Buddy and Gene would be proud of the fact that a drummer like me would do all the work of having a Big Band which is so rare today. I love being a drummer big band leader and playing this great music for the people. For my one featured drum solo, I want it to be exciting and use lots of dynamic`s to tell a story. Thanks so much Bruce for your comment.
Excellent! Creative and different than the typical drum solo! Good visuals, great technique(s), execution, sound and overall, really good drum solo technically while being very entertaining! I can definitely see and hear some Gene and Buddy influences in there too and that's a good thing!
Like what my father told me when I first started to play the drums is to learn from the best and then add your own style to be a good musician. I always want my solo to be exciting and interesting for the people I play for. Thanks Steve so much for your comment.
I really like your drum solos , And the spirit of Buddy Rich in it ❤❤❤ 👍👍👍
In the spirt of BR, I always try to give 110% in every performance that I do. Thanks for your comment.
GREAT JOB!! You done Buddy well. Great hands !!!!
I`m sure Buddy would be most happy that as a drummer, I decided to have a Big Band and play some of his great music. As you know, Buddy was always about the music first. Like Buddy, I learned to always give 110% in every performance that I do. Thanks so much for your comment.
Outstanding musicianship, sir! The sound, technique, dynamics, etc., etc., etc…Fantastic! Thanks for sharing and good luck with the rest of your shows!
I just love playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals with my Big Band. It always about the music first for me. Being a drummer Big Band leader and playing with so many outstanding musicians is why I always give 100% in every performance that I do. My band dose the same thing also! Thanks M.D. so much for your comment.
@@KenLoomer I totally understand. I just completely overhauled the first kit I ever owned, a 1961 Slingerland kit four-piece with a Radio King snare. I played it for the first time in 19 years last week. Not to sound too cheesy, but it’s absolute magic to sit behind and play. I’ve also got Zildjian As, but mine are from the ‘90s except for my hi-hats, which are 1979 New Beats. I typically play a great Pearl kit that I love, but there’s something about those Slingerlands that connects deep down.
BTW, your kit looks like the same Buddy Rich model from the 1976 Slingerland catalog that I memorized as a kid. I’ll bet your snare has a TDR strainer, right?
Take care, Ken, and keep swingin’. Buddy would be proud of your work, I’m sure.
@@michaelandcolinspop That is so wonder M.D. that you fixed up your classic 1961 Slingerland drum set. Slingerland is a huge part of drum history and so many of the great drummers have at one time played this brand. Let see what DW will do with Slingerland now that they own them. I`m sure you are enjoying playing your Slingerlands again. The Slingerland set I used in this video is a 1977 BR 80N model just like in that Slingerland 76 catalog. Yes I`m playing on the BR model 5.5x14 inch TDR snare drum with the straight edge hoops. Here is a video I made of my Slingerland 80N drum sets that I own in detail ua-cam.com/video/V05oBtOPA5E/v-deo.html I`m sure Buddy would be most proud that a drummer like me would do all the work of having a swinging Big Band and playing some of his music. I have posted 100`s of my Big Band concerts, so check some of them out. Thanks so much for your comment.
Incredibly good drumming!
Playing on these classic Slingerland drums and of course my vintage A Zildjian cymbals which sounds so good to me, always brings out the best in me when doing these concerts. Thanks Christian for your comment.
Omg this is incredible!
I love playing on my classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. Plus doing these Big Band concerts with my Big Band brings out the best in me. Thanks David for your comment.
Drums sound great and nice playing 🥁🎵
I just love playing in my own Big Band and supporting my fellow musicians. They inspire me so much. So when it`s my turn to do my one featured drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic. Plus playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals has the perfect sound for my style of playing. Thanks Adam for your comment.
Salute, sir. 💥 You're a beast on the kit 🎉. Creative. Entertaining. Attention grabbing. 👏 👏
What you said Joel is how I want my one featured drum solo to be when I do my Big Band concerts. I always give 100% in my performance for the people. Thanks so much for your comment.
Way to go! Beautiful! Love it. 😎
Of course my biggest joy is having my own Big Band and playing with these outstanding musicians. When I get to do my one feature drum solo, I want it to be exciting and use lots of dynamic`s. Thanks so much for your comment.
What?????? he's out of this world... F amazing. What a control, speed and touch...
Doing these concerts with my Big Band brings out the best in me when doing a drum solo like this. I got to give 100% in my performance playing for the people.. Thanks Paulo for your comment.
Awesome! Especially LOUD! You rock!
Musical, creative, diverse, energy, strong, great technique. And all this using a 4-piece kit... WOW 😳
When doing these type of open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic. The only way I know how to play is give 110% in my performance. Playing live in front of people brings out the best in me. Thanks Michael so much for your comment.
Unphucing believable chops!
Buddy Rich has procured yet another champion of the art of insane jazz drummers!
Well done, my friend! Well done!!!
It was because of Buddy Rich that I fell in love with Big Band music played at the highest level. No way did I ever think I would have my own Big Band. But with hard work and the desire to do it, the Ken Loomer Big Band is swinging all the time. Thanks Eric for your comment.
This guy is great!
The great part for me is having my own Big Band and playing with so many outstanding musicians. When it`s my turn to do my one featured drum solo in my concert, I want it to be exciting and dynamic. Thanks Nick Stefano for your comment.
Incredibly musical and original. Impressive.
Well I learned from the best Big Band drummers of the past like Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Butch Miles, and Sonny Payne to always give 100% in my performance. No slowing me down for sure. It`s an honor for me to have a swinging Big Band playing with so many outstanding musicians. Check out the 100`s of concerts I have posted of my Ken Loomer Big Band. Thanks for your comment.
Buddy Rich played at my high school in the DC area, and as a drummer, I was there. He was amazing. You are, too.
So wonderful you got to see and hear Buddy Rich perform. For sure he inspired me to always give 100% in every performance that I do. It was because of his music he played with his Big Band that I wanted to one day have my own Big Band. With hard work and the desire to do it, I`m still swinging all the time with my outstanding musicians . Thanks so much for your comment.
@KenLoomer Congrats on putting together a top-notch Big Band sound. Where are you located? JK Washington, DC area
@@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe I am in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. I perform all over Florida with my Ken Loomer Big Band. I have posted 100`s of my concerts of my Big Band on my channel, so lots to check out if you like to hear a swinging modern Big Band. Thanks for your comment.
Next level! Your hands are magic. I’ve played since the 80’s, bands, open mics, but I’m not sure I can call myself drummer after that!!
I always give 110% in every performance I do. I always want to try out new idea`s and to keep on learning on how to be a better drummer and band leader. Just keep on learning Kevin like I do and you will for sure be the drummer you want to be. Thanks so much for your comment.
Buddy rich lives on in Ken's drumming
I don`t know about that. For for sure his music lives on with my Ken Loomer Big Band which is more important. I have lots of video`s of my Big Band playing the great music that Buddy recorded. Thanks Glenn for your comment.
Ken your a legend and that was just badass
Since I`m a drummer Big Band leader playing with so many outstanding musicians, I always give 100% in every performance I do. I just love playing on my classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. Thanks so much for your comment.
Stop right there!!!!
You mean to tell me that Ken himself! Responded to my comment!
How gracious and personal!! I was NOT expecting that! Ken your aptitude, skill, and knowledge of Big band jazz drumming is unmatched by anyone…. AND your are considerate and gentleman enough to respond to your fans personally!!!!
What planet did you arrive from?!?!!
LOL !
Sincerely, ETG
If someone takes the time to make a comment about my video, that means a lot to me. So of course I will respond back. I`m from the planet Jazz! Just to let you know, my hobby is astronomy and many a night I take out my telescope and look at the planets and stars. Thanks Eric so much for your comment.
Incredible!🎶🥁😄👍🏽💯
When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come out to my concert. Thanks for your comment.
I think I saw your band in Corpus Christi several years ago. Great drumming. I admire any musician (drummer) that can drive a Big Band. Great solo!!
I have done concerts with my Ken Loomer Big Band all over Florida now for the past 20 years. Hard for me to believe it has been that long now. I have posted 100`s of my concerts on my youtube channel. Everyone told me that having a Big Band can`t be done. But with hard work and the drive to do it, my dream did come true. Hearing from people like you who enjoy my playing and my Big Band means a lot to me. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know.
Absolutely brilliant
I enjoy so much playing on my classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. Plus I get to play with so many outstanding musicians in my Big Band. Thanks Colin for your comment.
And on Buddy Rich's deathbed, he threw the drumsticks of destiny out the window and straight into the hands of a little boy named Ken 😂
Fantastic playing!
I got to see Buddy Rich in person many times. I for sure learned so much from him, like to always give 100% in every performance that you do. Thanks so much for your comment.
Buddy Rich incarnate. Amazing stuff.
Most important is having a Big Band. I`m sure Buddy would be happy that a drummer is willing to do all the hard work of having a Big Band and playing some of his great music. It`s all about the music first for me. When I get to do my one featured drum solo in my concert, I want it to be exciting and dynamic. I try to always give 100% in my performance. Thanks Michael for your comment.
Beautiful work
Like always, I try to give 100% in every performance that I do. It`s a joy for me to be a drummer Big Band leader. Thanks for your comment.
WOW ;;;; WOW ::::: WOW :::::: GREAT DRUM SOLO!!!!!!!!! GREETINGS FROM GERMANY!
When I get to do my one drum solo feature with my Big Band, I want it to be exciting. Plus playing on my classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals brings out the best in me. Thanks Gerald from Germany for your comment.
Amazing, very good!!
I want these type of open drum solo to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come out to my concerts. Thanks for your comment.
Love to see the talent 👍
Good goobly goop! WOW! Loved it.
Well I loved doing Big Band concerts for the people. Thanks Robert for your comment.
great work!!!!
I just love playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. They have the right sound for the type of drumming that I do. Thanks Craig for your comment.
Amazing solo.. wonderful technique 😊
When I do these type of open solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks for your comment.
Amazing drum solo ! 👏👏
Being a drummer Big Band leader is a joy for me since I get to play with so many outstanding musicians. I always try to give 100% in every performance I do. Thanks for your comment.
Pure class! Loved it!
I always try to give 100% in every performance I do. It`s a joy for me to play in a Big Band with so many outstanding musicians. Thanks for your comment.
Excellent! Showing a ton of skill there, Bro.
I love playing on my classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. I always want to give 100% when I do these concerts with my Big Band. Thanks for your comment.
Absolutely brilliant. Love the sound of your kit. Thanks.
Playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals always brings out the best in me. These drums has the perfect sound for the type of drumming that I do. Thanks Guy for your comment.
Hi Ken! Great Work! Excellent Technique! My first kit was a Slingerland with Zildjians. My original cymbals were from the 50's and 60's. There was no A; there was no K. In 1973, I picked up a ping and another crash. I stopped playing in 1974, and went to college. In 2008, I started playing again, and picked up a Sonor kit with an extra Pearl B1330 Piccolo Snare and new A and A custom Zildjians. A year later, my oldest son, brought me my original cymbals. Now in my 70's, my arthritis is fairly severe and I can't play like I used to. Despite that, I use sticks and a pad daily, and every so often, go to town on the kit. I spend a lot of time checking out new up and coming drummers. I like a lot of the drummers coming out of Japan right now. I think you would like Senri Kawaguchi and Kanade Sato. I've seen Senri play some things that Buddy Rich would never be able to do. I see a lot of great promise for the future of drumming. Thanks for your video! Russ
That is wonderful Russ you started playing drums again back in 2008. Like you said, even with your advance arthritis, it`s not stopping you from playing. What Buddy had most of all to me was his feel for the music he played. Sure he had amazing technique, but his feel for the music made it sound so much better. Don`t forget he was so far ahead of any other drummers when he played during his career. I will check out those drummers you said in Japan. My love is being a drummer Big Band leader and just supporting my fellow musicians to make the music feel good. It keeps me young and alive. Thanks so much Russ for your comment and all my best to you always. Keep on playing your drums!!
@@KenLoomer Hi Ken! To be honest, I received an introduction to Buddy Rich in January of 1972. He was less than cordial. His Bass player, Paul Conjello, had sympathy towards me, and I worked with Paul for 6 months. My first studio work was in September of 1971. My older brother was a jazz drummer, and they were jazz musicians; but for some reason they wanted me. I was a rock drummer. So, I just listened to what they were doing, and composed a drum part that I thought would mesh with it. It came out kind of like fusion before fusion. The next time I got called up was to replace a drummer that couldn't play a drum part to a ballad. I just played triplets. The producer was ecstatic! From then on, I kept getting called in to studios in Montclair, West Orange, and Short Hills just to play slow music.
@@Russ.Murphy I saw Buddy Rich perform back in 1971 with his great Big Band with Paul Kondziela on fender bass. I love the chart Paul Kondziela composed called Paul`s Tune on the Different Drummer album. He is an excellent bass player for sure. So wonderful you got to work with Paul as a young drummer. I know everyone has their stories about Buddy Rich. He was always so kind to me. I even got a drum lesson from him in 1977 and he let me play his Slingerland drums. Here is the video I made about Buddy showing lots of pictures of me and Buddy ua-cam.com/video/BTsnnA6nlvk/v-deo.html One of the pictures you can see Paul playing bass with Buddy that I took. Great story on how you got studio work since you knew how to play a ballad. Thanks Russ for your comment.
Fantastic technique and style. It was great to watch. Excellent dynamic control. It was a pleasure to watch. I have been inspired to go for another practice. 🙂
Wonderful that you got inspired from watching this video. I`m still learning all the time on how to be a better drummer and band leader. I thanks you for your comment.
Omg I love that slingerland kit I’m currently building a 70’s model chrome over wood kit right now excellent solo my friend 🥁🥁🥁
If you want to see in detail my video about the two Slingerland Buddy Rich Model 80N they made, here is the link ua-cam.com/video/V05oBtOPA5E/v-deo.html Thanks for your comment.
Fabulous sir, yiu arw Buddy Rich no. 2! 🥁🎶🤘
I will never be close to what Buddy Rich did on a set of drums. I know he would be happy that a drummer did all the hard work of having a Big Band and playing some of his great music. Like Buddy, it`s all about the music first. Thanks Phil for your comment.
From the Netherlands, to me sir you can easily blend in between the 2 greats Gene and Buddy :-) your single hand roll is outstanding, Great Solo Ken ;-)
I got to see both Buddy and Gene many times. They were always so nice to me. Here is a video I made for Buddy`s 100th birthday and I show pictures of me with Buddy and Gene. Here is the link ua-cam.com/video/BTsnnA6nlvk/v-deo.html Thanks Tony from the Netherlands for your comment.
Very nice. Excellent playing.
When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic. I always give 100% in the performance that I do. Thanks Terry for your comment.
@@KenLoomer You are definitely an awesome drummer. I enjoyed watching your solo. Nice job. I will continue to watch for any other video that you do. Have a great day
@@KenLoomer Excellent. What area are you in? I'm a drummer in the DC area. I studied percussion with Ron Barnett of the Kennedy Center Orchestra. JK
@@terrybrann730 The good news is that I have well over 1000 video`s of my bands that I have posted on my youtube channel. I post new video`s all the time. Thanks so much Terry for enjoying my drumming. I`m still learning all the time.
@@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe I live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. I wish I could have a road Big Band and play all over the country, but those days are long gone now. Florida has been good to me with booking my Big Band. I have posted 100`s of concerts on my channel. Wonderful you have studied percussion with an excellent teacher. I did the same learning vibes, snare drum, and of course set playing. All my best to you with your music and drumming!
Wow! I like your style. Great technique, great creative ideas!
Since I`m a drummer Big Band leader, I play with a Jazz style and want my solo to be exciting and dynamic. I`m always thinking of new ways to do a drum solo, and of course still learning all the time. Thanks so much for your comment.
To be honest, I kind of gotten away from tricks and showmanship while drumming. But I still enjoy seeing what's out there. This skilled player embraces it all. Awesome 👍🏻
For me, my biggest joy is having my own Big Band and doing live concerts with my outstanding musicians. For my one featured drum solo that I do, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people I play for. Thanks Joseph for your comment.
@@KenLoomer I enjoyed watching and listening from a lousy phone. Being in that room with you and your band, I'm sure I would have had goosebumps. Incredible!!
Hope you continue to do this for many years to come.
PEACE from Philadelphia
@@johnmcaleese8459 Hard to believe I`m in my 20th year as a drummer Big Band leader. The only way I know how to play is give 110% in every performance that I do. Maybe get some good headphones and it will be like your in the room when I do my concerts. Good news is that I have posted 100`s of my concerts of this swinging Big Band on my channel. Thanks John for your comment.
Great touch feel tone dynamics timing technic etc thank you very enjoyable ! ken great job truly!!!
When I get to do my one feature drum solo during my Big Band concert, I want it to be exciting .Plus I`m always trying out new idea`s on what to play. I thank you Elwood for your comment.
This was FIRE!
It`s the only way I know how to play ! Thanks for your comment.
Brilliant
Just doing what I love which is playing in these concerts with my Big Band. Got to give 100% all the time when I play. Thanks Tim for your comment.
Great stuff 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
When I do these type of an open solo, I want it to be dynamic and exciting. Thanks for your comment.
Nicely done Sir.
I just love playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. They have the best sound for the type of drumming that I do. It brings out the best in me. Thanks Peter for your comment.
Awesome Ken.
I want my open type of solo to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concert. I always give 119% in every performance that I do. Thanks so much George for your comment.
Wauw this is just amazing im blown away 😃👍👍👍
After playing for the first two hours and then doing my featured drum solo, I`m amazed I could still play and do this. But I always want to give 100% in every performance that I do. Thank you so much for your comment.
Incredible
The sound of my old A Zildjian cymbals was incredible to me. I just played them for one part of my solo and wonderful to hear the response from the people while I was doing my solo. Thanks Chris for your comment.
Nice solo....He got better as it went along. 👍 Buddy Rich style, absolutely.
If your going to emulate somebody, Buddy Rich was the best ever.
Good solo. Outstanding.
Like what my father told me, always learn from the best. Like always, I try to build a drum solo slowly, tell a story and then have a hell of an ending. Having my own Big Band and playing this great music with my outstanding musicians always inspire me to play at my best. Thanks so much for your comment.
@KenLoomer Awesome, man. I liked the cymbal work as well. You played on every percussion piece in your kit. The solo was musical. Thank you.
Fukking awesome enjoyed every second
I enjoyed every second playing this concert for the people who came to my concert with the Big Band.
Well done🥁🥁🥁
Glad you enjoyed this video. I enjoyed so much doing this concert with my Big Band.
Nice work!
Having my own Big Band and playing with these outstanding musicians always brings out the best in me. Thanks for your comment.
Well done sir. Thank you
Great first name Kenneth. I always want my open drum solo to be dynamic and exciting for the people who come to my concerts. Thanks so much for your comment.
What can I say..but that,it's incredible..super talented..and drums tune to perfection..wish I knew what brand cymbals they are..
I`m using my 70`s A Zildjian cymbals in this video. They have the perfect sound for my type of drumming. Thanks Raymond for your comment.
@@KenLoomer well,sir u got the right set up + your God given talent,oh my wow.. awesome...thank u
Great solo , Awesome technique
I just love playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. Of course playing in my own Big Band brings out the best in me. Thanks for your comment.
Stupendous!
When I do these type of open drum solo, I want it to be exciting and dynamic for the people who come to my concert. Thanks for your comment.
awesome drumming
I just love so much playing on these classic Slingerland drums. Plus doing these type of concerts with my Big Band brings out the best in me. Thanks for your comment.
Bravissimo 👏
Playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals brings out the best in me. Thanks for your comment.
wow! this is one of ur greatest if not the greatest solo. love the electric bass in sunburst. had one just like it only mine was an ibanez blazer and dont think i didnt notice ur blazing bass drum speed!
Since I do so many concerts and performance, I always want to do different types of solo. This one I did a lot of just cymbal solo work and the sound of my old A Zildjians really came out so clear. Must remember I use only a single bass drum pedal. I spent a lot of time learning how to build up my speed with a single pedal. Since you play both drums and bass, I`m sure you notice things like the color of my bass players electric bass. Thanks for your comment.
@@KenLoomer yes, ur single foot speed is faster than many can do w 2 feet; quite impressive. i also like to work on bass drum speed. i also like when u add a stick to the bd. i think buddy was the only other ive seen do that and joe morello in the great drum solo showed his foot speed as well as ian paice in made in japan the mule solo. leonard haze had a crazy foot also in the 1st 2 yesterday and today albums, nearly every song!
nice!
Watching from Japan.
I would love to one day play in Japan with my Ken Loomer Big Band. Hope to see you at my concert Kazu Naka!
Plays like Buddy Rich! Well done!
A big part of what I do when playing this type of open solo is the Buddy Rich style of an exciting and dynamic performance. I got to know Buddy from seeing him and his great band so many times. He was always so kind to me. He even gave me a drum lesson and let me play on his Slingerland drums. I`m so glad I had my camera with me on so many of his concerts. To see pictures with me and Buddy and me playing on his drums, go to this video ua-cam.com/video/BTsnnA6nlvk/v-deo.html I told Buddy that one day I wanted to have a Big Band like his because I love the music he played so much. Buddy was moved and told me, "Ken, don`t ever let anyone tell you having a big band and playing the music you love can`t be done. Just work hard and go for it young man". Well with hard work and the desire to do it, I do have my Ken Loomer Big Band. I always play some of his great music at my concerts. Here is a video I just posted of his great chart Porgy and Bess ua-cam.com/video/bdh1P-6LqMc/v-deo.html Of course no one can ever play like him, but only do his style of playing, but most important to me is that I can still play some of his great music with my Big Band. Thanks Mark for your comment.
Traditional grip +white marine pearl + big band = EXCELLENT
That is excellent what you wrote down Bob. My biggest joy is drumming with these classic marine pearl Slingerland drums and driving the Big Band. Thanks for your comment.
Very nice, Sir. I wish they would invite you to appear on the next Buddy Rich Memorial Concert.
Cathy Rich dose know about me, so I would be honored to do one of those BR Memorial Concerts. Of course I honor BR all the time by having a swinging Big Band and playing a lot of his great music. Buddy was always about the music first. I have posted so many of his charts over the years. Thanks for your comment.
great bass drum sound! quite a foot you got!
I like the wide open sound that John Bonham and Buddy Rich had with their bass drum. I`m using the heel down technique which works for me to be relaxed. Thanks Craig for your comment.
Buddy smiles down upon Ken Loomer.
I think Buddy is most happy that a drummer like me would do all the hard work of having a Big Band and playing some of his music for the people of today. I love being a drummer Big Band leader. Thanks for your comment.
Amazing
I love playing on my classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. They have the perfect sound for my type of drumming. Thanks for your comment.
Awesome...
I always try to give 100% in my performance that I do with my Big band. It`s the only way I know how to play. Thanks Sal for your comment.
I bought that same Buddy Rich Slingerland kit in high school 1973 it was all about big band and no one better than Buddy, till this day he is the king. I sold that kit to a dear friend of mine who bought it for his son.. It went to a good home. Your playing shows how much passion you have for Buddy. keep up the good work my buddy..
@@salthedrummer1 That is a wonderful story about you and your Slingerland BR drum set. I got to see Buddy many times with his great Big Band. I told him one day I want to have my own Big Band. He said don`t let anyone tell you it can`t be done. Well with hard work and the desire to do it, the Ken Loomer Big Band is still swinging. I honor Buddy by playing some of his great music. I learned from him to always give 100% in every performance I do. It`s a joy for me to be a drummer Big Band leader. Thanks Sal so much for your comment.
I'va ALWAYS been around musicians, especially Drummers! This guy is freaking unbelievable!!!
The only way I know how to play is give 110% in every performance that I do. I just play how I feel when doing these concerts with my Big Band. Thanks so much Joseph for your comment.
More licks than a damn lollipop!! 🥁🙏🏼
I have to remember that saying ! Excellent my man. Thanks for your comment.
Totally amazing cymbal work
I don`t see many drummers today use just the cymbals when doing a drum solo. These old A Zildjian cymbals sound so great to me and the tone is so clear. Thanks for your comment.
Very nice!
Utterly masterful
I always want to give 100% in every performance that I do. Plus on love playing on these classic Slingerland drums and Zildjian cymbals. Thanks Luke for your comment.
Respect!
I respect you for letting me know.