Buddy Rich, Jo Jones, Louie Bellson: Jazz Mentors

[@donkotouc8377]

What a great, open guy, who is so willing to share his knowledge and experiences; seems like a true gentleman, and music ambassador...

[@craigcompoliphotography1235]

Awesome video. The power of an upbeat and very positive attitude is everything. Sprinkle in some humility and love if history and it’s over the top.

[@brianhodgman9150]

Thanks so much for this series with Jeff Hamilton. I'm 62 yrs old and never stop learning. I could listen and learn from him all day long. Thanks again

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Indeed, Jeff's become one of those masters himself. Love this informal, honest type of interview.

[@wojtekbukowski7133]

Beautiful!

[@tomtownsend5009]

A wonderful series, thanks. Jeff seems so genuine and is such a good educator. More of these please!

[@JazzAcademy]

+Tom Townsend Glad you like them! Hopefully we can get Jeff back soon; in the meantime, check out Michael Carvin's drumming videos here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXfJgmaaarF1qJY

[@tomtownsend5009]

Thanks, I will!

[@hoganbentle3582]

Immensely inspiring! I've been fortunate to work with Jeff, and see him at several clinics and performances. He's probably the most knowledgeable person about big band drumming on the planet.

[@boomerguy9935]

Jeff is my favorite living drummer. His videos have helped me learn so much in learning and playing.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thank you for posting all these videos. Jeff is a tremendous drummer, and a great teacher. Great stuff for any musician.

[@bigbandbeater1]

Superb series by Jeff Hamilton and Sammy Miller. Jeff is an articulate, intelligent teacher. My favorite drummer! Play on Jeff!

[@ajn465]

BIG thanks to Jeff, there, for sharing a few choice nuggets of wisdom any instrumentalist could take to the bank.

[@ovepayne]

Great series and Jeff is one of the very best drummers ever. I was lucky enough to see him perform with Woody Herman in the 70´s and with LA4 in my little hometown, Linköping, Sweden! Since i play drums myself, or at least try to, Jeff has been a major influence for me in trying to play drums and especially with the brushes.

[@davidreid-daly472]

Needed to hear that !

[@coolmint853]

Thank You Jeff !

[@gregghurst4285]

Great video !!

[@mikeycon10]

Thank you so much for these wonderful interviews and lessons with this jazz master !! Very insightful and enjoyable.

[@mossmonaco9061]

'@5.52 right through the wall' . . . right on! Thank you Jeff.

[@1000000trs]

An insightful and meaningful interview, capturing fascinating technical history, along with touching sentiments. I guess, come to think about it, that summs up JH and it shines though every beat.

[@tomoliveira275]

A true Master. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@donkotouc8377]

What a great conversation...

[@1981TURBOTRANSAM1]

Love what Jeff is saying about having the word lucky! H also mentions a few unsung heroes very worthy of note,Matt Wilson and sonny igoe. Great players. I met and heard Matt Wilson a few years back at BIRDLAND and he is a great player!

[@davidbrown9395]

Amen. Count Basie live was transformative.

[@PianofanSUI]

thank you for uploading all these great videos! :)

[@betulaobscura]

Excellent!

[@dankdark974]

My school was lucky enough to have the count basie band come to OUR dinky little highschool in nowhere new york, and that started it for a lot of people.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

good talk.

[@mackkhouri6498]

Right around 3:05 Jeff refers to a drummer by the name of Jon Bonolan - I'm not sure if that's right. Does anyone have any more info on this guy?

[@isastarmoon]

*John Von Ohlen

[@justinshannon9076]

Thank you!!

[@alensiljak]

I want to have a practice pad nearby on my last day! (well, technically, now I'm loving the universal practice tips but, hey! who knows what we'll have at that time :)

[@paulchristian2533]

Jeff Hamilton is great player and a classy guy. He's also damn handsome 😉

[@kesim]

Please change the title and add John Von Ohlen as a mentor as well.

[@moderndrummer88]

I can't figure out the name of the one of the first teachers of Jeff. John Vanoullah? Or what?

[@moderndrummer88]

Thanks!

[@gingergeezer3685]

John Von Ohlen. "The Baron" as Stan Kenton dubbed him. A genius and zen drummer.

[@johncvejanovich2048]

Jeff Hamilton

[@roybeckerman9253]

A great advertisement for small kits.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

wait, does he play, or What? :) These older guys wearing turtle necks and jackets while drumming, must be insane. :) TOO. HOT. Gah!

[@russellesimonetta9071]

Practice your rudiments until they flow from one to another and then just play singles doubles and flams!

[@deniskeller1858]

Too much BLA BLA . No drum playing ?