Blazing Fast Big Band Chart -Hallelujah-Big Band Reading Series Part 6

Here is the part 6 of a series all about drum set chart reading. This is an advanced technical lesson because of the fast tempo that is being performed.
I already have done a video on playing fast jazz and that can be found here:
• How to play up-tempo J...
You may want to wear headphones for that video since my speaking mic malfunctioned.
In this installment I play a very fast big band composition called Hallelujah from the Louie Bellson play-along book "Their Time Was the Greatest". The tune is dedicated to Buddy Rich.
I play the tune and then talk about plying fast tempos as well as my approach to this type of chart.
At the end of the video I show you some different camera views of the performance.
The Drums used in this video are Craviotto stacked Private Reserve kit.
The sizes are
Bass Drum 20x15
Toms 10x8 and 12x8
Floor Tom 14x 14
The snare drum is a 14x 5 1970's Ludwig Supraphonic.
The Cymbals are:
22" Paiste Traditional Light Ride
18" 1950's K crash/ride with rivets
16" Paiste Traditional Thin Crash
Masterwork 24" Swish/China with Rivets
Sabian 13" HH Regular Hi Hats
Mics are two Sennheiser MKH 800 overheads and an AKG D112 on the bass drum.

[@phillake3802]

Thanks, Rick. You demonstrate and explain beautifully. Unfortunately there are few big band opportunities but when we do get to play, we are still expected to drive the band like we were playing every day! These play-alongs are the best substitute to keep up our reading and playing. Thanks for the inspiration. You are a great role model for drumming!

[@rickdior]

Thanks so much Phil

[@irawong]

Hi, Rick! I’ve been watching your videos for some time now, and keep thinking to myself, “If I had studied with you years ago, I’d be somebody today!” 😄 Wonderful playing as always.

[@MarioCalzadaMusic]

My god! Incredible!

[@chewgumer]

Incredible.

[@drum6317]

Fantastico !!! complimenti👍👍

[@klemmdrums5876]

Fantastic big band drumming. Also your drums sound amazing

[@daveperazone6222]

Love your playing Rick. Such a nice touch. Playing that fast with clarity is still beyond my 55 years of playing drums. You make it look effortless. Would love to take a lesson from you. Do you offer lessons?

[@rickdior]

Thanks Dave I do teach. You can contact me at [e-mail]

[@will9523]

the music doesnt do the skill justice

[@HankNinja]

Best sounding cymbals on either side of the Mississippi.

[@gianfrancoromano6353]

Great!🥁👏👏👏👏👏

[@samrubin3219]

bravo!

[@Arbigale]

😮😮😮 WOWWWW

[@baptistegautier-lorenzo9244]

OMG now that's very fast!! What a control, that's very impressive !!! Congratulations 😍😍

[@TheQuestion31]

Thanks for making this, Rick. I like your interpretation much more than Louie's.

[@ALBAHERN]

Wow!!!! No Words!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏Best big band music drummer

[@davehunter935]

real masterful stuff thanks Rick.

[@johndiraimo1444]

Great video lesson Rick!

[@l337drums9]

Awesome! You sir are one hell of a player!

[@TheSpecter93]

Hi Rick, big fan of your content. I would like to get a copy of your book (advanced coordination for drum set) but I am not sure where to buy. Please let me know, thanks

[@rickdior]

Hi Kyle You can email me at [e-mail]

[@TJDAPP]

Awesome!

[@dennisstgermain4187]

OMG

[@Anton_Nikolaus_Mangweth]

How long do you practice for such a tune?

[@rickdior]

I am reading this one but I have practiced this type of thing my entire playing career which is 50 years.

[@larrbrown7277]

🤪🤔🤬

[@tobiasts9281]

Wie immer große Klasse !!

[@Anton_Nikolaus_Mangweth]

Rick you are amazing! Brutal gut 👍

[@rickdior]

Thank you Toni

[@scottpetersen3570]

Sssssmokin!

[@Anton_Nikolaus_Mangweth]

And have you checked out your solo or is it improvised

[@rickdior]

All of my solos are improvised.

[@Anton_Nikolaus_Mangweth]

@@rickdior oh my god Rick ! You know exactly where you are and when to come out?

[@markehm941]

That is rickdiculous!

[@rickdior]

Cute