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Title: Billy Kilson...
Post by: JFunky on March 03, 2008, 10:48:41 PM
...one of the drummers that I admire a whole lot.  This dude is for real and studied with Alan Dawson which was Tony Williams teacher.  Some of yall cats might not know him.  Either way, here are some clips of him.  Real Musician at work here. ;)  I absolutely love the energy he brings to the band stand.  Pay attention to the musicality and the way he's listening to his "surroundings".  (Other Musicians/Musical Phrases being played.)  It's not about "him" but rather the big picture which is the "music".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZu5M5nVzhA&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JdsrbNiNpw0

http://youtube.com/watch?v=O8Sk6gRUUvk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqZWThXDkdA&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=siqOB8JmFEw&feature=related


Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: keydrummer on March 04, 2008, 08:05:00 AM
...one of the drummers that I admire a whole lot.  This dude is for real and studied with Alan Dawson which was Tony Williams teacher.  Some of yall cats might not know him.  Either way, here are some clips of him.  Real Musician at work here. ;)  I absolutely love the energy he brings to the band stand.  Pay attention to the musicality and the way he's listening to his "surroundings".  (Other Musicians/Musical Phrases being played.)  It's not about "him" but rather the big picture which is the "music".

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=JdsrbNiNpw0[/url]

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=O8Sk6gRUUvk&feature=related[/url]

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqZWThXDkdA&feature=related[/url]

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=siqOB8JmFEw&feature=related[/url]




Most are not hearing you and several don't understand.Thanks for the Clip "J".
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: JFunky on March 04, 2008, 09:44:32 AM
Most are not hearing you and several don't understand.Thanks for the Clip "J".

...hey man, I try.  I guess I'm going against the current (sp?), huh?  Oh well, back to the Shed clips with Lil' Stanky,  Dei Dei and Dooky.  :-\
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: sugabear on March 04, 2008, 01:45:25 PM
...hey man, I try.  I guess I'm going against the current (sp?), huh?  Oh well, back to the Shed clips with Lil' Stanky,  Dei Dei and Dooky.  :-\
...and Bean PIe.

Awesome clips my friend.
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: JFunky on March 06, 2008, 11:39:25 AM
...and Bean PIe.

Awesome clips my friend.

...yezzir!  This cat is soooo melodic and funky. 8)


Sidenote:  The 21" Signature Salsero Ride that he's using is on point!!!   :o
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: SabianKnight on March 06, 2008, 05:03:43 PM
...yezzir!  This cat is soooo melodic and funky. 8)


Sidenote:  The 21" Signature Salsero Ride that he's using is on point!!!   :o

Yeah the Salsa is nice... still it sounds like my 21" Tri-Top, though I still want it for the look.

Aside from that Billy Kilson is a gifted professional! I dig it man. Too bad this type of dedication is so under appreciated here. Thanks for the post!!!
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: PurcushunConcushun on March 06, 2008, 06:07:39 PM
Thanks for the vids. Billy Kilson is that dude! I first heard of him back when he was playing with the Dave Holland Quintet. He killed that gig!
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: j_kay on March 06, 2008, 09:16:04 PM
Dave Holland Quintet.

I know that it's not truncated like that, but still.  The person knows who this comment was directed to.   ;D
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: E.R. on March 07, 2008, 07:48:11 PM
Wow.  ;D
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: BEATBOXERZ on March 07, 2008, 08:42:54 PM
I got to pay attention to this man more  :)!!! Nice... :)
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: Audiocr381ve on March 07, 2008, 10:09:32 PM
His right hand is sick. The way he's accenting the hats when he kicks of the funk in the first vid is siiiiick. Great post, I'm a fan.
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: soul_drummer on March 07, 2008, 11:02:11 PM
Thanks for bringing this cat back in the forum...I remember somebody had posted some clips of him before...I had forgotten about him...so many sick drummers man...I forget sometimes......good post....he is the truth on the drums....
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: Audiocr381ve on March 07, 2008, 11:39:43 PM
Thanks for bringing this cat back in the forum...I remember somebody had posted some clips of him before...I had forgotten about him...so many sick drummers man...I forget sometimes......good post....he is the truth on the drums....

tell me about it man. I'm just trying to get my name in!
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: mingusfingus on March 08, 2008, 05:40:21 AM
Thanks for sharing. He`s just great, there`s so much energy in his playing.
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: mingusfingus on March 08, 2008, 06:14:23 AM
The last video is amazing!
Is that fierce ride on his right?
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: j_kay on March 08, 2008, 07:37:13 AM
The last video is amazing!
Is that fierce ride on his right?

Sidenote:  The 21" Signature Salsero Ride that he's using is on point!!!   :o
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: mingusfingus on March 08, 2008, 08:03:37 AM

Yeah he uses it in the most of these videos but in "Why not" it couldn`d be salsero ride becuse it looks and sounds different
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: JFunky on March 08, 2008, 08:52:03 AM
Yeah he uses it in the most of these videos but in "Why not" it couldn`d be salsero ride becuse it looks and sounds different


...on the last clip he's using an HHX 22" Manhattan Jazz Ride.  One of my favorite Sabian Rides.
Title: Re: Billy Kilson...
Post by: PurcushunConcushun on March 08, 2008, 03:33:17 PM
Here's another clip of Billy killin' with the Dave Holland Big Band. I love the way that he structures his solos and how animated he is when he plays.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yUsJIF0rDDc&feature=related (http://youtube.com/watch?v=yUsJIF0rDDc&feature=related)