Some Skunk Funk / Kanade Sato 16th Birthday Live

[@printemil]

If you’re new to jazz. . .or to Kanade; then watch her once doing this vid, then play it again and closing your eyes, just listen. Listen to the impeccable time keeping, the off beat work, the use of every drum and cymbal, the precision of the fast parts, the subtlety of the soft parts. Become a fan of Jazz (as I did just a few years ago) and realize what you’ve missed all your life. This kid is not just a good drummer for a teenager; she’s one of the best damn drummers in the world. For me, this is like watching Micky Mantle when he was playing little league. I love it.

[@lusoverse8710]

*"...she’s one of the best damn drummers in the world."* She's up there alright. She was already up there when she was 11, at the Hit Like a Girl show.

[@tubehepa]

That's true. One of the best, that's what I just thought! - IMHO, Kanade is like an "improved version" of, say, Jonathan Moffett. Senri perhaps is more like, say, Elvin Jones??

[@danielfuimaono796]

Awesome

[@geraldarena5983]

I agree 100%! To show you how old I am, I saw the Brecker Brothers in concert back in the 70s! I was surprise that Kanade even knew about them, given the year she was born. She is an absolute joy to watch and since I am a drummer, I know exactly what it takes to get to that level of playing. I saw her play this song when she was 9 years old, and that's just impossible.

[@JackSmith-sh5lx]

Hard to believe, but you just keep on getting better and better Princess Kanade. Your performances are spot on and your skill level is so impressive that if we closed our eyes and listened to you play and someone that has been playing professionally all their lives, we would not be able to tell the difference. Happy belated birthday Kanade and thank you (and Masanori) for continuing to post your videos and allowing us to share in the joy that you bring us with your drumsticks. Absolutely wonderful. And you have truly grown into the beautiful Princess that your mother dreamed of when she placed that tiara on your head when you were little; the world is yours Kanade, and your family of followers that love to watch you play keeps getting bigger and bigger. Bravo Princess!!!

[@HN-sn9xi]

素晴らしいドラムが聞けて幸せです。 プレイしている本人が楽しく幸せだと嬉しく思います。

[@opheliajadefeldt9123]

This cannot be happening, I have never seen a miracle being performed live before.........I am totally lost for words.

[@qpp6554]

もう言葉が出ないくらいすごいですね！このテクニックとグルーヴ感は・・・。奏さん本人が努力しているのはもちろんでしょうけど、天性ですね！既に神保彰さんのような世界的ミュージシャンの一員ですね！

[@yonb7593]

Wow! love her left hand work.

[@microwave-vh2uc]

What an amazing girl. Her drumming is impeccable

[@massimobertongiachetti]

No words, incredible 信じられない !!!!

[@MrPanasuzuka]

Amazing Kanade, the best drummer in the world, on the world and over the world

[@SaNa-xl5db]

世界一ティアラの似合うドラマー佐藤奏さん。ここまで上手いとカバーばっかりでは勿体無いので、是非世界の有名プロミュージシャンと共演してほしい。以前にコメントしてくれたWill Leeとか。

[@russellheckman2678]

Happy Birthday Kanade. You are an amazing young lady.

[@lovehide2006]

めっちゃ気持ちいいドラミング！！音もすごくいい！！

[@中西弘次-u8o]

相変わらずキレの良さに感嘆し、シンバルワークも進化してる😄とても気持ちがいいね‼️

[@joysgc6353]

Happy Birthday, Kanade. May you continue to Rock the World.🤗 God bless you forever.

[@eamonfulcher7908]

The kit sounds amazing, so crisp

[@donaldsmith4831]

Definitely a jazz musician, she's got the funk skills it takes ppl all their lives to master for her at 16 she has shared with us her birthday, bravo.

[@sentuljazz875]

Pure artistry. Never seizes to amazes me.

[@glenabsolum778]

my fave girl drummer ....swings like hell ....beautiful

[@maxdominate2481]

This young girl is a national treasury for Japan.

[@DidYouReadEULA]

What an amazing talent, how have I missed her? Wow.

[@kewlfonz]

You can beat shear natural talent, you really can't - She was BORN to do this...

[@FushaStrat]

Always always always improving. You're a wonder Kanade. You have the taste, timing, and the style of the greats.

[@dud3man6969]

I hope when the Olympics finally do happen that you perform in the opening ceremonies. The world need to behold your unbelievable talent. There are many virtuoso drummers in the world, you are definitely one of them, and you're my favorite.

[@TheWFamilyMusic]

Happy birthday, dear Kanade. I am watching you drumming on youtube ever since and i am so amazed from your unbelievable precision and technique. You are already one of the great drummers in the world

[@AlizeeDefan]

OMG !!! 16 ALREADY I remember helping your dad get your video into the HLAG contest that you WON! You are so good now, its incredible !!! GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND 🤘😀

[@AetheriusLamia]

Amazing execution; got me to involuntarily say "Good God!" in amazement somewhere past the three-minute mark at one extended multi-piece part. すごい。。。リズムが完璧だ。

[@geraldarena5983]

Great job Kanade nailing this Brecker Brothers song. I love your funky feel and amazing fills. I look forward to many more of your videos. Thanks!

[@benjamingam3694]

Kanade, Senri, Junna, Yoyoka...all Japanese, all females..all incredible. What's happening over in Japan?

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

I think they unlocked the kitchen doors.

[@jazztifiable]

incredible work ethic coupled with parental guidance at it's best.

[@alansu65ahus]

You know very well. They are popular in Japan. Please look at "What Is Hip" by "Tokyo Groove Jyoshi".

[@fastskipper777]

Well, music class is compulsory in Japan for all elementary schools; there is one full time music teacher in every school, no matter what the size. Then, from Jr. high and high school, all schools offer music classes. A lot of boys do the sports but many girls take music classes. And in high school, you are kind of expected to do after school clubs, so many students join school band or other music bands together. They really do a good job with music curriculum in Japan. Kanade is an exceptional case, her father is a producer and she started playing drums from 3 or 4 years old. She is a prodigy.

[@mcargina1]

Happy Birthday Kanade, awesome as always!!!

[@seanm6311]

You play with such ease and poise. Very talented you are young lady...good luck for the future..and happy belated 16th birthday.

[@LuongNguyen-bp8jv]

So perfect

[@M.i.p.o]

I'm definitely not into Jazz, but just watching Kanade makes it absolutely enjoyable.

[@ATD352]

Kanade, your drumming skills are so impressive! You are amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@Skashoon]

True talent, I have watched her improve every year.

[@miyamw1105]

すばらしい１　彼女はこの若さで本物の１６を会得している！　途中で多少のユレはあったものの後半キッチリと戻してきたのがまた素晴らしい！ぜひ生のグルーヴ感を味わってみたい。

[@mattlewis4972]

😲😲😲 Holy freakin WOW!! All should bow down and worship the goddess of percussion!!

[@robertusarifdarmawanarif6271]

HBD Kanade Sato...your parents so proud of you.

[@speedsterh]

Unbelievable that this young girl can play so sharp ! I'm looking forward to seeing what you're going to do in the next few years

[@kelvynification]

Looking at this from a perspective other than that of her amazing technical ability... playing live with the band, the drummer is the anchor that holds everything together but in her case she must follow what’s already there. A totally different set of circumstances that add to the difficulty which she absolutely nails. Unreal:)

[@GymRowboat]

Some Skunk Funk is a substitute for caffeine, and yet Kanade plays it without the slightest jitter. Brilliant! 👍

[@JayneeGrooves]

Great playing as always!

[@patrickcouture5383]

Happy birthday Kanade!! We’ve been fans for years my boys and I! You’re awesome!

[@markheld5788]

In 2012 she played this tune with Senri both played well but for being the youngest Kanade killed it.

[@riccardomusiu510]

こんにちはかなで！お誕生日おめでとうございます、あなたは本当に素晴らしいミュージシャンだからおめでとうと言いたいです。イタリアからのたくさんのご挨拶！😘💕💕💕💕🎉🎉🎉🎆🎆🎊🎊🎊🎁🎁🎂🎂🎂😊😊👍😉🇮🇹

[@davidmuriithi]

STUNNING!!!!

[@mattydesteno9523]

happy birthday kanade i startrd playing the drums 7 years ago brcause of you your talent outstanding the number 1 girl drummer in the world KANADE 😁

[@thghtfl]

Awsome sound

[@RustynGrace]

First ever seeing one of your videos...OMG!!! Young Lady you have some amazing skills, your licks are sic, and awesome hands. Such a fluid performance...you have a new fan in the U.S.A.

[@robtk3]

As usual, that serene, perfect little face... "So what did you do for your birthday?" "Oh, the usual, caused millions of drummers around the world to curl into the fetal position and cry themselves to sleep."

[@briancockerham4731]

Imagine this version of kanade playing along 16 yr old Senri... she would've absolutely smoked Senri... CRAZY!!!

[@hiwattmann]

音だけ聴くと 40才くらいのヒゲのオッサン。もちろん最上級の褒め言葉です。実際に目にしてもこんな可愛らしいお嬢さんが叩いてるとはにわかには信じられない

[@狩野結音]

奏ちゃんお誕生日おめでとう💗 めっちゃカッコいい😁 これからも頑張ってね💕 応援してます💓

[@ronnewcomer8160]

Thanks gifted Wonder!!!

[@jakeizlove]

Great!!

[@rilledulu]

Excellent playing Kanade!.. Happy Birthday!

[@愛川武雄]

Some Skunk Funkをここまで余裕をもって完璧にやられたら、年長者のドラマーさんもたじたじですね(^^♪

[@akinokia]

Happy birthday KANADE！

[@oneinchjohnson3312]

すごい 🎂 2018 🎈 happy 16 birthday

[@bert5209]

Kanade is definitely one of my favorite. Senri is my other. They both bring the 🥁 as the 🌟.

[@eagle9903]

もうそろそろガチの一流プレイヤーさんたちと本気のパーマネントバンド組んで欲しいなあ。これだけの実力があればジャズ/フュージョン界の最前線に躍り出ても文句無しでしょう。

[@billbridge7458]

Happy Birthday!

[@pearlflute]

Kanade, I've been looking forward to this video since your last birthday live. Thank you for uploading it.

[@cheframa8671]

Wow amazing ......... H.B.D kanade sato im .from infonesia

[@sslvn]

Why japanese people are really really good at jazzzz!😭😭😭🔥💯

[@dallascrane9184]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KANADE AND MANY MORE TO COME from AUSTRALIA

[@markusbogisch3364]

Dear Kanade, all the best for your 16th birthday! I wish you all the best for your life! "Some Funk" shows once again what unique drummer you are! There is nothing like you. Except Senri Kawaguchi, I like that too! But you will always be the First Lady of Groove for me! Big hug to Japan from Markus 親愛なるカナデ、あなたの16歳の誕生日のためにすべての最高！私はあなたの人生のためにあなたにすべての最高を祈ります！ "Some Funk"はあなたがどんな独特のドラマーであるかをもう一度示しています！あなたのようなものは何もありません。川口千里以外は私も好きです！しかし、あなたはいつも私にとってグルーヴのファーストレディになるでしょう！マルクスから日本への大きな抱擁

[@AGENTMARIEAKA-AVENGER2236]

Whoa awesome show

[@Filya7]

nice!!!

[@donjose4656]

Very good job !

[@Timinator62]

Wow 16, where have all the years gone?...I've been watching her drum since she was about 6 or 7. KZbin is kind of cool that you can watch some of these talented kids grow up.

[@lukidrum9752]

Good play

[@idag071]

Perfect!!!

[@mysteryblackstudio6185]

You still got it, that's my girl!

[@zero-east-23]

Happy Birthday, Kanade:) Brilliant performance.

[@darkoath2263]

Happy birthday Kanada sato.. 🤘🤘🤘superb.. Greeting from Malaysia

[@jasonvito6735]

Happy Birthday Kanade

[@Prescott-p4z]

Yeah, just watch the Brecker Brothers perform this on video. Kanade nailed it, Quite incredible.😎

[@FenPaoloDer]

super !!

[@phicks5956]

This young woman can jam! Happy late Birthday! I look forward to the the new musical highlights you will reach. Dude, it's crazy it's going to be better than all your already amazing work.

[@emiri1997]

Woah happy birthday sister, great playing as always :)

[@Delta191]

Excellent Kanade and Happy Birthday! I hope to see you play with a band some day.

[@stefanbranden4898]

Near Terry Bozzio!!! So much talent and skill!!!

[@macdonald1790]

Puts me in a good mood

[@6shotshooter]

I have been following your videos for many years... probably around 8 years. I watched you grow and develop. I think you are probably the best drummer in the world not even considering your age.

[@richc47us]

You're getting stronger! More experience will give you more freedom in your approach and style. Go for it!

[@robertramjam913]

She gets it, Yoda.

[@_rayn6056]

安定感もキレも素晴らしい。それだけに、生バンドじゃないのが惜しい……！

[@AweeRB26]

You got my double thumbs Up!👍🏼👍🏼Happy Birthday!🎂🎉🎈🎉Kanade you're the Best !🎉🎈👋greetings from KK Sabah,Malaysia🇲🇾🥁🎼🤘🏼☮

[@renliew4980]

Steady kau bosku!sma lah kita ini.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

OK, this is it. I had the feeling you got it in you. You will be another heavenly body up there in the starry sky. There is plenty of room for shiners like you.

[@iwitness2]

Awesome as usual.

[@paulleinenbach2859]

Awesome. 😁😁😁😁 You rock. I was in Roppongi at that time I wish I had known you were playing there at that time I would have killed to see that show.

[@cat_toy]

fantastic😻😻😻

[@wi11iampark]

Nice!!! Happy birthday~~!!

[@psychoohopelessland6446]

Late greeting happy bday kanade sato keep that tallent

[@neovxr]

"my birthday with was to not stop drumming a single day" ^_^ great job, keep it coming!

[@neko7597]

wow this is amazing! :D i saw your "12 years old" vid and your still reeeeeeallly good i really like to enjoy your music >w< anyways continue the great effort and.. Happy Birthday (sorry for the late u-u")

[@taccoboss]

Very good job!!! Always better!!!

[@jeanandrecolom2195]

Très belle dans ton élément , très intéressante . Bravo

[@printemil]

I thought I’d seen just about everything posted by Kanade, but this was the first time I saw this. I just love her groove and could listen to her all day long. And I believe one could set an atomic clock to her timing. What an absolute talent!

[@ツチダヨシヒロ]

選曲がもう最高⁉️ 奏さんが産まれるかなり前の曲なのに。 この時代の曲でドラムのアルバム出してくれないかな。

[@yaronbrecher7397]

awesome drumming. by cryzy mixed up japan puppy drum monster byby sato