16th Tokyo Jazz Festival 川口千里TRIANGLE

[@ernies8828]

My favorite drummer is playing well beyond her years. From her vibrant happy smile to her energetic and truly amazing drumming, I really like this woman. Thank you for your talent, beauty, and life

[@ffstopP]

Senri is one of the most intelligent drummers you'll ever hear; knows where she is in the music at all times; and talk about multi-tasking! she keeps multiple rhythms going in compound meters; never misses a beat and drives the music forward. One of the best jazz/rock drummers in the world. Period. IMHO.

[@dingomanz7]

Shes like having a good healer in WoW.

[@garethdemar7142]

I absolutely agree with ffstopP... I do reckon they are also an aswesome trio... which I'm pretty sure someone else has mentioned too... their timing together is absolute gold... they nail it yeah :-)

[@cypan1]

Absolutely AGREED ! a PROD from Birth GIFTED !!

[@Timbales1979]

There's nothing humble about any opinion that states, "This is the correct opinion... period!" Fucking moron

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

@@garethdemar7142. I know about an awsome trio. The Aristocrats. Check 'em out.

[@MBdrummer3288]

I can’t understand how in the world they remember every single note, section, break, freaking EVERYTHING! No charts here. All in the ole brain box. Absolutely incredible. Not to mention the insane playing. 😮

[@carloscastenada1]

i'm a 56 year old drummer, and i've waited my entire life to see a female drummer of such exceptional quality headline at a major jazz event. i am so inspired. and it makes all the difference in the world for young girls see such a talented role model. with gender busting talent like Senri and Esperanza Spalding the jazz world is hopefully changing, for the better.

[@bluetv6386]

carlos castenada now that’s big time virtue signaling ... now that you’ve told the world how supportive of women and more broad minded than most you have been « your « entire life » (really? You’ve been longing for female drummers for 56 years??) how about focusing on the music, whichever sex the player is?...

[@ceecee8757]

@@bluetv6386 I don't think Carlos meant to sound sexist. Imagine what things were like 56 years ago. It was a different time for women and we weren't as empowered or recognized. Carlos has probably seen many women overlooked for their talents just 8 that were female. I didn't think he was being fecicious at all. Anyway, just my 2¥.

[@bluetv6386]

@@ceecee8757 I am sure NOT "sounding sexist" was (or even NOT "being" sexist is) the main thing on his mind. (and I m sure he's a really nice guy by the way) Now let s drop comments about her sex and let s focus on her playing.

[@musicalala]

@@bluetv6386 What he was saying is not sexist whatsoever but truthful. I feel exactly the same way as him but wouldn't say "longing" but "looking forward to" instead not that he said anything wrong. Teri Lyne Carrington and Sheila E were probably the first female drummers that I saw that blew me away. I feel like he was just giving her credit where it's due is all. For a long time there weren't many female drummers who played at such a high level. Now there are many. That is noteworthy. Why should someone tell someone else how to think,feel and communicate? That's obnoxious. He wasn't. What are you a moderator for this channel?

[@bluetv6386]

@@musicalala and who are you yourself my emotional, name calling, self-righteous friend?

[@musicalala]

She's so great! Saw her at a clinic. Modest and sweet. She was hesitant to sign my phone case because it was new. She said ,"Really?". She stayed until everyone had a chance to speak and take a photo with her. No one was disappointed. I look forward to seeing lots of her.

[@BuyoganExtendedStories]

Senri Kawaguchi is one of the best drummers in the world. She plays fluidly with ease and grace!

[@coolybes1406]

she is..

[@MBdrummer3288]

Agreed! She is absolutely incredible. Makes it look so easy. Ive been playing for 40 years and can’t even come close to this young lady. Mind blowing!

[@vitkirunemaster9239]

for all of her incredible licks, she never over plays and always lets the song breathe. I am in awe of her talent

[@garycarlson6859]

Goddess of Drumming...no question...she brings me into every song...so charismatic & like she is actually the music itself.

[@deucemcallister13]

i don't often find myself commenting out loud when no one is around...but i kept saying "my god!" whne she destroyed those fills, i lost it. she's remarkable. protecc at all costs.

[@troyl5498]

I've been playing AT jazz drums for nigh-on 40 years--Saeri Kawaguchi is, in my humble opinion, the greatest natural, innate, intuitive drummer I have EVER seen! I could cry tears of joy just watching her play, much less at even attempting to absorb such an incomprehensible, extemperaneous genius musical architectural (*whew*!), unbelievable output! I am in love!!

[@adhanda2017]

yep.

[@Frisbieinstein]

I dunno, she took a lot of lessons from a top drummer. I once heard one of his other students and she was just as good as SK. Music in Tokyo is incredibly good but I think it is mostly the result of millions of people who began diligent study starting at age three. Junior high school bands are as good or better than USA college bands. Those who emerge as the best are very good indeed. The other arts -- painting, writing, dance -- are just the same. Japan has great hip hop dance.

[@junfan15]

こんにちは。私は普段メタルを聴いているので、川口さんを知りませんでした。ジャズの世界にも素晴らしいドラマーがいて、しかも、女性で日本人というのは同じ国の者として感動です。また、とても綺麗なので一目惚れをしてしまいました。才色兼備って罪な人。

[@free1982]

バカじゃないのか❗ 日本人の女ドラマーが世界に通用するわけないやろ🤣

[@Russ.Murphy]

Armand, Philippe, and Senri are the most exciting contemporary jazz and fusion group I've heard, PERIOD! I hope they'll reform after COVID-19 disappears.

[@jon87583]

When you're as good as Senri-san is, you can get other outstanding musicians to play with you. Armand and Philippe are top-notch. I would travel far to see this trio play.

[@l8tbraker]

Her smile is adorable, but I especially like her "gettin' serious" game face. Would love to see her sitting in for Simon in Hiromi's trio.

[@jamesoconnor2226]

l8tbraker so totally agree she and Hiromi ! I dream of those two hookinup !

[@jasonlatour3403]

What is it with Japanese girls and talent? Must be the water down there.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

@@jasonlatour3403 It is their DNA.

[@BassSalemme]

@l8tbraker with Mohini Dey on bass

[@adhanda2017]

I was just thinking that!

[@q3butcher]

Notice! Being such a great and talented musician she is so modest and unpretentious! So grateful to her partners, to her destiny, to all that she has in her life. So respectful to her audience and the God! Deep appreciation to her for being who she is!

[@johndavidcastle5614]

the three of them are amazing but she is on another planet, what skill

[@Jolatsmusic]

That was just spectacular. Can’t imagine how amazing it was to be in the room.

[@0201111957]

Love this trio! Love the joy on Senri's face as she plays. They look like they are enjoying their work!🤗

[@giulioferro8550]

Una piccola giovanissima BATTERISTA, come può Essere così GRANDE e all'Altezza di suonare un jazz Meraviglioso E' UN GRANDIOSO TALENTO JAZZISTICO ! Con DUE MUSICISTI FAVOLOSI ! Favolosa SENRI !!!

[@fridgemagnet]

the smile and humility make Senri even greater than her talent suggests!

[@AshokKumar-fu3kx]

I see three generations in this symphony... love the respect each one has for each other

[@allen6924]

Jaw on the floor chops from everyone in the band. But that drummer is the bomb. There are a lot of great drummers coming out of Asia. And she seems to havr so much joy too.

[@U.F.O_0908]

This band is from another planet. Fusion at it's finest.

[@BiteMyShinyMetal4ss]

Gotta love how humble she is. At the end, at the interview she gets a compliment from the bass player and she reacts as if she got a compliment for the first time in her life. I really love that!

[@TommasoPaba]

The Japanese have a lot of respect for the elderly and age and experience play a role in your "social status", I guess that getting a compliment from an older person is not so common. That situation would be perfectly normal in Western culture, but look at how she looks a bit embarrassed, and how she says "I'm still 20 years old". She's damn good, but she pays respect to who has more experience, although she's definitely the star there.

[@henriolamachannel]

She's a genius, but who wouldn't like to receive a compliment from Armand Sabal Lecco ...

[@Fuzcapp]

She's amazing - she never stops ... Except where she's supposed to ...

[@Frisbieinstein]

I've seen Senri about eight times and you are right, it never lets up, not for a second, even when playing quietly.

[@epsilonboreal3956]

She is the enbodiment of the perfect musician in all aspects. Definitely my favorite drummer.

[@Shamanysm]

They sound brilliant together, and Senri is a Goddess...beyond doubt.

[@johnnypenso9574]

15:18 How refreshing is her genuine humility? In a world of indulgence, inflated self-importance and people who achieve fame and fortune with very little talent, Senri is a real breath of fresh air. How could anyone not be totally enamoured by her crazy combination of world class talent and humility.

[@Timbales1979]

omg she's japanese. most people over there are like that. it's part of their culture.

[@voice4voicelessKrzysiek]

Can't get enough of her playing the drums, her facial expressions and her grins :). I don't know how many times I have to listen and watch this to get enough of it. She does with drums what I always thought about drums: they allow you to play music with totality of your body and mind; no other instrument can claim to be able to do it. I am not a musician but, for me, she is the best!

[@cjjaxxon]

I'm subjected to agree with you. But when you look at the bassist, the keyboardist, and if they had one, a guitarist, when you look at their contribution they would also have to know their stuff (scales, modes, etc) and putting it all together to come up with individuality.........and THIS is what you see and come up with here.

[@noiricha]

This lady is definitely top tier in the drum world ......

[@-valkyrie-00]

1:13 is so dreamy! i love how it breaks down, the beat is so nice, the way she plays the hi's. ahhhh

[@tcwild100]

The chemistry, the joy, it's all such fun for these three - and Senri drives the vibe from start to finish.

[@Fuzcapp]

She just does this so easily - there was one moment right near the end when she banged out a particularly complex fill, there was a moment of effort in her eyes. She is supernatural.

[@user-vj2bp7ib4t]

I started listening to fusion jazz when I was younger but when I saw Senri play on drums, That just amplified my love for fusion jazz even more since Senri is the most outstanding and best drummer I have ever heard.

[@PukaHeadMan]

The most amazing drum performance I’ve ever heard! Actually the whole band kicked ass!

[@walkern.picker3893]

I love the quotation of "La Fiesta" at the beginning of the keyboard solo.

[@relaxationmusicsanctuary3664]

I'm imagining a band with Senri Kawaguchi, Tal Wilkenfeld, Hiromi Uehara and Imogen Heap. Pure heaven ...

[@markberry9233]

Agreed - what a line-up that would be! I've been lucky enough to see Hiromi 3 times and talk with her after a show, but I haven't seen the others yet - good call though on the line-up!

[@robTCGZ]

One of the best drummers I've ever seen. She's amazing.

[@marhar2]

Hearing this set include some of the classic pieces I loved in my youth made me fall in love with small group jazz all over again!

[@daviddew2116]

I have been drumming 45 yrs. Senri MAKES me watch hours and hours of her videos on KZbin and tell other musicians about her and of course the other fine players she performs with! This has been going on for years. I am mesmerized!!!...

[@rogerjones6033]

Me too! Wow 45 years must be something common as I too have been drumming 45 years, 30 in Christian rock/metal and Praise & Worship at my church, 10 as a worship leader lead singing contemporary praise/rock with my wife Ursula! Senri is the BEST DRUMMER I've ever had the HONOR to see and hear! Happy 22nd Birthday Senri you are truly phenomenal and humble!

[@scribble9431]

I can listen to this all day!

[@tcwild100]

Such precision and style - and seemingly effortless. LOVE IT.

[@cvnb77]

Senri, you are awesome! Love your dedication, focus and joy you bring to the kit 🤘🏽

[@grahamserle7930]

Wow, thank you. I'd not heard of this young lady and her performance blew me away. To play all those odd time signatures perfectly was just sensational.

[@weschilton]

Wow, she has a great sense of time and feel ... great energy too. Awesome playing.

[@franciscouderq1100]

.. and such a humble "thank you" at the very end, that was nice.

[@LCort101]

First- how in the world did that crowd not get blown out of their seats to applaud the first song. They all sat there like “ok...next...” Second- you hear those musicians that inspire you and make you want to practice, and then a young phenom like this comes around and makes you think- I have wasted so much valuable practice time. Lastly- not that it hasn’t been said enough already- amazing, spectacular, tremendous. I loved every second. Thank you.

[@DarrenD777]

I always enjoy watching and listening to her play! Great energy!

[@johnmcglasson3287]

She is top-top-top level, stunning, shocking. Wow.

[@donstevens7847]

Love this! She never puts a stick wrong! Amazing! Great songs too! Amazing players all! Thanks for posting!

[@DrZudsi]

That is some absolutely fantastic music and musicians. Loved it!

[@SpringLaG3531]

Holy shit, this trio works so well together :) good job !!

[@timeloopconnector7653]

I'm blessed to live in this time period and witness musicians like this, Thanks for posting, Thanks for the platform, namas te

[@agerven]

Cool, never heard these top musicians before! What a breeze and enjoyment to listen and watch. Thank you.

[@GaryAa56]

What a great trio of musicians! I love Senri, she is incredible!

[@nelsono4315]

so, young youtube sensations, it's nice to see you playing along to Tom Sawyer and Dream Theater tracks but this is what you should aspire to. Creating your own exciting original drum parts. This is where the rubber meets the road.

[@1life2pono]

World class musicians all around. Fantastic performance!

[@blufalconactual3807]

Pure joy. Simply amazing. Clicking "Like" just doesn't do this the justice it deserves.

[@fritsbabs1]

ALL of them........AMAZING no doubt at all.wonderfull!!!

[@SXI96]

Good God, she's amazing, and those Yamaha's OML those sound fantastic!

[@timurwisanggeni9200]

senri is so amazing , love this trio ... looking forward for her next project video

[@sparkyfromel]

Senri evolution is amazing ...and she look like having fun too .......go ....go girl !!

[@andrzejm.8211]

Perfect! Energy, talent and sensibility of generations on one stage! Please, please come to Poland one day.

[@dennispetruzzelli5956]

This trio is AWESOME!

[@sergendrix]

Bravissima!!! che emozione vedervi suonare! straordinaria Senri e bravissimi tutti!!!

[@richardlehwald7354]

Wow she is amazing . They make great music together. Love it

[@edwinvanderbeek9534]

What an awesome powerful drummer she is.

[@tonymunns6603]

Stunning musicianship - a great trio with superb compositions

[@alesialaughlin2963]

Amazing talent! Amazing group!!!

[@tcwild100]

and this little FIREBALL never breaks a sweat. Amazing.

[@andrearaddi1900]

incredible taste and very personal style....great drummer !

[@KeithCooper-Albuquerque]

What an amazing trio! Excellent!

[@Nevernow721]

It's a joy to watch her play.

[@luizcassioiorio6018]

What a phenomenal Group !! Ecellent !!

[@tamboliztakuno5145]

Always on time! Sooooo on-point!

[@fkl770]

the skill of that girl is CRAZY! she has such amazing talent truly blown away... ...BRILLIANT!

[@scottwalker3727]

Senri, wow you make me smile like the people playing with you! Get down young queen, beautiful work!!!

[@marksingo2177]

Incredible drummer!!!one of the best..

[@DowntoEarthThinkingcom]

excellent set by all, beautiful trio of sound !

[@PukaHeadMan]

Dang! High powered killer fusion jazz just kicked me into tomorrow! Incredible talented trio with impeccable timing! This is the fourth time I watched and listened to this clip and it still knocks me out! Thank you very much for posting it!

[@peterjohnson7478]

I know you commented some time ago but couldn’t help but comment myself. I saw Return To Forever in London in ‘75/76 and this is just as good. That night was one I’ll never forget ,… The timing of these people is so precise and exact. Awesome to listen too ,… fusion has a world of its own.

[@Jez2008UK]

Beautiful music - I've never heard of any of these musicians before - but they are all beautiful and extremely tasteful players.

[@dennispetruzzelli5956]

Simply put, this is AWESOME!

[@PauloCarnaxide]

Never tired of watching this.

[@daiiahi3403]

Just love this trio....excellent!

[@mezmorizedauto1]

OMG!! Absolutely Phenomenal!! WOW!! she is on 🔥🔥🔥

[@1512592011]

Beat, timing ...and a charming personality . What a great drummer. The " new" Carl Palmer.

[@DEeMONsworld]

blue Rondo, Senri is phenomenal. I want people to stop qualifying her as the best female drummer, and just call her one of the best contemporary drummers period, regardless of gender. 9/8 time with 4/4 side rhythm, and a personal interpretation of her own, Joe Morello would be not ashamed to hear her play this, and maybe even impressed.

[@ricklang_drummer]

Exactly. Who is the best male drummer by the way? Transsexual drummer? Gay drummer? Hetero drummer? I think Chris Coleman is the best fat drummer right now. Eric Moore and Dennis Chambers 2nd. Weckl the best gray-haired one.

[@folkeholmberg3519]

I completely agree in this. I don't want to hear about this stupid gender view. I can refer to what I heard a female welder replied to same type of stupid question, she replied..... "it's not that one you weld with.......! ." Senri is a marvelous drummer... Period

[@DEeMONsworld]

I take that back. I went back and listened to the original Dave Brubecks version. She is all over that. She has come of age.

[@SteveG123]

Agreed. The entire construct implies that male drummers hold the superior position. It's ignorant. She has all the tools, the technique & she swings the beat but what stands out to me is just how crisply she plays. Oh my.

[@michaelchindamo7886]

Absolutely one of the very best drummers!!!!!!

[@Savan_Triveda]

This is just beyond the charts.

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Senri IS the best! period......full stop. ❤❤

[@PauloCarnaxide]

I've never seen a girl playing like Senri does, she's one of my favourite drummers, definitely!

[@DS-xk6yr]

Different genre but check out the best new rock drummer in the world - Akane Hirose, also a Japanese girl. She's even better live. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4use2Wse92ob7s

[@johnkelley5522]

What a great trio. I've never heard Senri live when she wasn't fantastic.

[@vvoka2257]

I am totally buzzed. Incredible. It is one of the great hopes of our time that you young talents bring the really important means of culture and life forward and set new standards. what a pleasure to listen and see.

[@argerm57]

This is incredibly good. Very tight performance. As good as anything I have seen from other great musicians. I also love the graceful way her arms move. So poetic. And, her co-performers are top-notch in their own right.

[@danbatzlaff1047]

Fluid, I"m looking forward to to seeing what this talented young lady does.

[@peterg.bassist]

Incredible! Top-notch performance from each musician!

[@zorglubduvar]

She's the best , most precise, fluid and innovative I've heard since Vinnie Colaiuta.

[@sastal]

You should listen to Virgil Donati.

[@zorglubduvar]

@@sastal Good drummers like him there are tons, Vinnie has this little something more that puts it out of category

[@sastal]

​@@zorglubduvar, no, there are not, and the girl here is not at his level of technical ability. "Virgil Donati is widely regarded as one of the most technically advanced drummers of all time. Imagine the technical accuracy of Mike Mangini, the off-the-rails phrasing of Vinnie Colaiuta, the beat-displacement of Dave Weckl, and the rock sensibility of Tommy Aldridge, and that's pretty much Virgil Donati-all of it, all at once, all the time. Talk about being taken along for a ride". kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3qWiWSYrbaNa80

[@zorglubduvar]

@@sastal Think what you want . i'm sorry but i played with many drummers since the 70's and I've never heard a drummer who comes close to Colaiuta, the technique is not an end in itself, and whatever you say Senri outclasses all those you mention. i play bass since 1974.

[@sastal]

@@zorglubduvar, I was actually here to comment on the young lady, as you compared her to Colaiuta. Suddenly it became a matter of Colaiuta versus Donati. To say drummers like Virgil Donati are a dime a dozen is a ridiculous statement. I was not knocking on Colaiuta.

[@andreacooks59]

Imagine Hiromi Euhara on piano with Senri Kawaguchi on drums, two phenomenal jazz musicians. It would be pure fire!

[@alphamale40]

No doubt, she is the future of modern drumming, and divine instrument of great musical talent. A new drummer prodigy delivered for all to enjoy. I am always excited to see or hear her play. May GOD continue to bless her and her musical abilities!!!!! Much love for Seri Kawaguchi.

[@rogerjones6033]

Senri! Amen brother!

[@rembeadgc]

Great performance by all. The lady is fierce!

[@herminigildojakosalem8664]

Beautiful and talented, how much more blessed can you get?