Billy Kilson's Drum Flow is Epic!

Billy Kilson is KILLIN' 🔥 He's so energetic over this vamp, displaying tons of musicality and metric modulation. Pure wizardry!!!! This clip is of Billy playing drums at the Majestic Theater in Dallas, TX Aug 25, 2019. Playing with David Sanborn, Bob James and Marcus Miller
Billy is known as a drummer of the highest caliber; known as such for his revelational improvisation and timing, and an undeniable stage presence reminiscent of the great jazz drummers before him. With diverse backgrounds, his projects are a summation of his collective life and musical experiences.
At sixteen, Billy attended the Maryland Gifted and Talented Institute for High School Students. It was here when he first heard about Berklee School of Music. At seventeen he went to the Shenandoah Music Camp and heard one of Stanley Clarke's recordings featuring Tony Williams. After listening to one of Miles Davis’ recording that also featured Tony, Billy said he was mesmerized by this drummers style. He was overwhelmed with the sound and kept trying to learn this technique, but felt as if he didn't have enough hands. Billy learned that Tony Williams' teacher was Alan Dawson who had taught at Berklee at one time and was still teaching privately in the area. He had no doubt about what to do next. Move to Boston and attend Berklee College of Music.
While attending Berklee and studying privately with Alan Dawson Billy absorbed everything he taught. Alan became his mentor and even a Father figure. Finally, Alan announced that he had taught him everything he could and it was time to go out in the world to perform. After a short tour with Walter Davis Jr, word spread and the calls began to come. Donald Byrd, Ahmad Jamal and Dianne Reeves were some of the first artists who hired Billy for their tours. From this exposure, Billy caught the attention of George Duke, Mike Mineari and Steps Ahead, Najee, Freddie Jackson, Bob James and the calls kept coming.
Eventually Dave Holland invited Billy to join his quintet. As the drummer for the Dave Holland Quintet, he brought an element of funk to the band, creating a new sound for them and helped to catapult them into a premiere group in jazz. Critics frequently lauded his performances, particularly his expertise with odd meters. He received Grammy Awards for his work with Dave Holland as well as several nominations. Billy later joined Chris Botti's band. Chris had just landed an opening spot for Sting's tour which enabled Billy to play to a more diverse audience.
Although he has achieved notable success as a sideman in concert and on recordings, Billy's first love is creating and performing his own music. Influenced by the funk and fusion music of his youth, Billy began to write his own music and made his first recording, “While Ur Sleepin’”. Later he assembled some of his peers, Kenny Davis, Mike Sim and George Colligan to form BK Groove. They came together as seasoned musicians, reading each other like a favorite book, anticipating the next move perfectly, stepping out to solo at the perfect moment and keeping the groove going at all times. Their music is diverse, original and inspired. They began performing and developing a new energy of their own which led them back to the studio to record. Like Billy, they all had diverse backgrounds and the project became a summation of their collective musical experiences. His second album, Pot's & Pans is a jazz/funk/fusion project with a special nod to drummers. His third album Rhythm Dancer is a live project of BKGroove.
His latest upcoming recording is his first with his Trio. Here Billy is chasing his roots in Jazz Drumming. Recalling his experiences with Ahmad Jamal, Hank Jones, Dave Holland as well as Bob James and George Duke. This new recording “Descension Rising” was inspired by the strength of many that have overcome obstacles of life. One of his family members had a health scare that really shook Billy. It took a deep amount of faith to overcome this turn in his family’s life. No matter what obstacles are in front of Billy, he is on a constant quest in mastering the skills of drumming. His dedication and persistence put him on the path to resilience. Descension Rising is the embodiment of that faith. This is one of Billy’s most moving recordings.
The drummer, educator and now author is sharing his experiences with his fans around the world. However he always says nothing is greater than sharing each and every moment of his history as well as knowledge with his students at Berklee. Billy says “no doubt besides my family my students are my greatest inspiration.”
Reference: www.billykilson.com/full-bio
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[@justinreynolds3935]

This man is the definition of the word "subdivisions". Superb and clean as it gets. Mad skill.

[@juanitotucupei]

Rhythmic displacement is on another level!

[@jerryburdick8051]

It doesn't matter who else is there. Billy Kilson is always the baddest cat in the room.

[@killboybands1]

Jeeze give it up to the bass player too...holding that down that riff without being thrown off is some serious musicianship.

[@vahioslim3003]

Literally dancing on the kit, nice!

[@padistedor]

omg this guy is amazing

[@iternityhuman1782]

That's a master drummer!

[@jazzpianoman01]

Now that’s what I call tasteful playing right in that pocket

[@zeeeOgre]

Billy is a top notch human being!

[@paulhiggins2275]

That's some playing... fantastic!!!

[@lokinslawomir0793]

This is a soul laid bare and made manifest through an instrument. Inspiration incarnate. Beautiful.

[@victorprince299]

Mr. Billy Kilson!!!! He can Just sit at the drum(s) and Not do anything and sound Great!! Bless You Sir!!

[@mranonymous1966]

AWESOME...really fun to watch!!!!!

[@U2WB]

Freakin’ amazing !

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love it!!

[@caferrara]

Superb

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Beyond Talent

[@illyagardner8980]

Didn't even know someone of this caliber was on earth

[@eltonester6531]

I'm literally angry there was a drummer with pocket this deep, I didn't know of

[@Lectro69]

Same thing happened to me yesterday when I saw him in the Chris Botti concert. I was like "who the hell is this man and how can I not know him". Just mind blowing drumming and presence.

[@bg357wg]

@@Lectro69man I also had the exact same experience with Chris Botti’s other drummer Lee Pearson….ridiculous, I guess he or someone on his team really has an ear for drummers

[@typereira4643]

You must see I'm in person.. was a amazing

[@armandochuh]

Muito legal!!! Ficou doidona do meio pro fim.

[@AndyPutt1]

very nice!

[@stabzatvisionz]

Great sounding kit.. especially the snare

[@betulaobscura]

Mixing console.

[@zacharyjames4121]

Gotta love some show with chops.

[@drumfluence]

💯

[@davidrosen9711]

Killing

[@jiahaoleow4270]

master performing

[@shootsbraw]

Goddd Daymmmmmm!

[@kirbyhurst]

It sure is epic 🔐🔐🔐🎬

[@AltoLivelloGuru]

Over the Extreme!

[@justseaningaround]

I’m struggling to find the right words. Badass. Unique. Flow. Funky. Pocket. That’s the word I was looking for. 🧡🐳 🙏

[@nurknanker6105]

Saddlebags!!

[@craig7942]

😳😳😳😳🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@dsdm407]

What is the name of the concert?

[@perciodias2883]

Interessante..

[@brunomaie]

Wheres the AI crew now??? Sick human feel!!!

[@be.perfect]

the secret is in the special kind of chewing gum he uses, which never looses track of the beat 😯

[@sticktrik]

It’s the double bubble gum!! It does wonders for my playing when it’s in my mouth!!!! That’s why kilson chews it!!!!

[@ketahoer23]

All I could think was "my daddy died"

[@kapalin846]

good player! the whole modulation thing is kinda cliche now, you can expect it. wish folks would be creative with one subdivision and focus on swinging.

[@markfdesimone]

I think he was one of the early adopters. I remember hearing him do metric modulations with Dave Holland in the very beginning of the 2000s, for whatever that's worth.

[@RogerBiwandu]

It’s hard for me to enjoy people that are showing off, still a great drummer though.

[@sticktrik]

Well I got to call it the way it is!! It’s usually a black drummer that showboats!!! I can name at least a dozen of them that are self- Indulgent and don’t really play for the music!! They play for themselves and are constantly showing off!!! Sorry but that’s the truth and I’m just keeping it real!!!

[@jonwhite549]

@@sticktrik say how you really feel.

[@joegurt2957]

@@sticktrik how to say ur racist without saying ur racist

[@joegurt2957]

@@sticktrik and it’s a solo … shit for brains

[@gar783]

Jealousy is a b****greatness cannot be hidden your problem is you couldn't probably find where the one is

[@user-zf5vn2lw8b]

Cool

[@chadstokes8096]

Nastier than my browser history

[@ochocabra1542]

best comment ever

[@craigchapman8220]

😂

[@joegurt2957]

Lmaoooo