Capthandsome42, you epitomize all that is wrong with YouTube. The guy you replied to is saying (not very eloquently, granted) that although he is a guitarist, he CAN appreciate Kofi's playing. 'Shit hot' means great. In the UK at least. Nevertheless, let others have their opinion without having to be set upon.
He got his Dad's afro feel down. Wicked on his rudimental work. Nice BD ostinatos.It grooves too.Go on my son take it further , your Dad must be very proud.
@emaculate all the cymbal mics sound like there running hot. It drowns out the drums. I guess it all sound a little blurry ( Not Sloppy)...im not sure if thats the right word but i think you know what i mean
He has learned much from the old man BUT Ginger is still better (today) especially with the offbeat stuff. I cant think of anyone that could do the offbeat stuff Ginger did; not even Buddy Rich.
Back around 1989 at a popular bar, known as "The Bamboo" in Toronto (that featured a lot of worldbeat bands), I was taken by a friend I was playing with from Ghana to see a band playing there. The band was called "Native Spirit", and my friend kept asking me if I knew who was playing drums in the band. I said, "No", and he replied, "Jinjabacasun". I asked, "Who?", and he kept repeating the same thing. Eventually, I figured out he was saying "Ginger Baker's son!"
I knew this guy kicked ass with OHM (chris poland's thing) but i had no idea he was ginger BAKER's son. I thought the last name was a coincidence of drummers. good stuff!
Beautiful work,wonderful technique and well thought out execution. This man learned many things from his great father Ginger. Now he's even taking it to another level,BTW Kofi those drumzz of yours are tuned real fine, the toms and the bass drum are very defined. the snare is cracking. Keep up this wonderful level. Fabulous work.
If you haven't listened to this with quality head phones you should try it. It sounds waaaaay better. Most computer or aux speakers don't do the audio justice.
as any great drummer in the history Ginger invented a style to play drum. That came from what he listened and then elaborated with his head. That's head matter,call it genius.
Tecnical skills is a different thing. Practice then practice then study if you had some disposition you can do well.
My drummer (who has still to demonstrate that he's a genius) can do all that stuff as well.
Ginger was the greatest drummer of all times in rock. Ginger was an amazing, melodic, polyrhythmic drummer who was quite avante garde and who viewed a musical piece differently than most of us. Now, Kofi: He's the greatest drummer in the world right now. What a genius. Very abstract at times, and very primal at times.
This guy is clearly gifted. Very complicated melody and beautifully rhythmic. He's far more technical than Ginger. I'm so surprised that Ginger, who is very slim and eccentric looking, has a son who's built like that. This guy is physically imposing, unlike his dad. I'm going to have to find out as much info of him as I can. This guy is a GENIUS!
Good drummer, can hear his dad's influences. He repeats same riffs to much, to filled out, does'nt let the drums breathe, lacks dynamics and is not saying much.
Yeah,sounds like steel drums at carnivale in trinidad.Maybe it's the 'Nu' style drumming or equipment I don't like? no teeth or punch like vintage Laing,Baker or Paice.
He's not in front of an audance , as good or better then his Dad and I never thought I would say that about anyone . Y'all think he would do well @ SXSW ?
I'm not sure what you mean? Do you mean you're reserving a general opinion until you see him play in front of an audience? Or something else? I'll try to post video of him playing live. He usually does a 10-15 minute solo that's as good or better than this warm-up. Better yet if you're in the So Cal area check him out live at the Baked Potato on Jan 9. 9:00.
Yes I think he'd do great at SXSW. Got any hook-ups for a booking?
No just the adrenaline rush of an audience he'd do even better,I was responding to another saying Almost as good as his Dad , sadhouse was the name of our jam house noted for being raided,this is Texas.Lanier Grieg is calling agents,should use the drum company he promotes,as SXSW is packed with Musicians from all over!It is a Networking wonderland for Musicians.
Great solo Kofi! Makes me wanna get a new kit.Was married to a good drummer who gave me a blue oyster shell Luwig. but it sounned to sixties.need something with a modern sound.keep up the great work! been visiting your page.
I love his playing. He's got incredible control. His Nanigo groove in the solo on the Abstact Logic cd is hands down the best solo I've ever heard! I believe the tune is called Elephants wrestling. Check it out!
Mediocre...
186kms 2 weeks ago
Nice phrasing, great technique, very fluid, sweeeeet!!!!
APL2RNG 1 month ago
there's nothing like a nice bunch of K's
sparerib78 2 months ago
Makes his father proud no doubt !
RicOshayed1 3 months ago
Capthandsome42, you epitomize all that is wrong with YouTube. The guy you replied to is saying (not very eloquently, granted) that although he is a guitarist, he CAN appreciate Kofi's playing. 'Shit hot' means great. In the UK at least. Nevertheless, let others have their opinion without having to be set upon.
davidgsneath 5 months ago
He got his Dad's afro feel down. Wicked on his rudimental work. Nice BD ostinatos.It grooves too.Go on my son take it further , your Dad must be very proud.
MacMic333 7 months ago
Hows cookie doin?
xD
13socalmizuno 9 months ago
love it man..its got to be in the genes,your biceps are probably bigger than gingers waist though lol..,may your drums never be silent...
VinceMincemeat 9 months ago
good drumming bad mix.
emaculate 10 months ago
@emaculate What don't you like about the mix?
sheplaysajag 10 months ago
@sheplaysajag cymbals and double bass sound very shoddy
MrSPINKYMcGEE 1 month ago
@emaculate all the cymbal mics sound like there running hot. It drowns out the drums. I guess it all sound a little blurry ( Not Sloppy)...im not sure if thats the right word but i think you know what i mean
emaculate 10 months ago
Very Good. Ginger must be very proud.
herefordmsv 10 months ago
Peter Ginger Baker drumming god, Kofi's also brilliant!
sebastiansap2003 1 year ago
Great work Kofi, I've been a fan of your father's for 45 years !! Best wishes at the show in London tonight !! Bakers Rule !! Peace
gccarcit 1 year ago
He has learned much from the old man BUT Ginger is still better (today) especially with the offbeat stuff. I cant think of anyone that could do the offbeat stuff Ginger did; not even Buddy Rich.
MorroccoM13 1 year ago
Technically drummers are getting much better proven here as his father didn't have these kinda chops. Is father definetly had some soul though.
mohomoho1 1 year ago
just sound like a noise to me i play guitar never studed drums no this guys shit hot tho
cameronc20 1 year ago
@cameronc20 If you call yourself a musician and you can't understand why this is some phenomenal drumming, then you should quit being a musician.
CaptHandsome42 6 months ago
@CaptHandsome42 i said i havent studed drums i play guitar i said he was shit hot u daft basterd
cameronc20 3 months ago
Kofi you are ten timesbetter Travis Barker
mickyp1960 1 year ago
Back around 1989 at a popular bar, known as "The Bamboo" in Toronto (that featured a lot of worldbeat bands), I was taken by a friend I was playing with from Ghana to see a band playing there. The band was called "Native Spirit", and my friend kept asking me if I knew who was playing drums in the band. I said, "No", and he replied, "Jinjabacasun". I asked, "Who?", and he kept repeating the same thing. Eventually, I figured out he was saying "Ginger Baker's son!"
JoeSzilagy 1 year ago
dude you fuckin kick ass
johnnyskeeskee 1 year ago
Kofi is great,but theres only one Baker
mickyp1960 1 year ago
Sound fantastic full up audio set up - beyond fantatstic drumming.
Projectswebhoporg 1 year ago
I knew this guy kicked ass with OHM (chris poland's thing) but i had no idea he was ginger BAKER's son. I thought the last name was a coincidence of drummers. good stuff!
assholefuckerjackass 2 years ago
I want to hear him perform the drum solo from "Toad" and then I'll judge him against his father.
KUTVgroucho 2 years ago
He's a hyperbolic genius of the highest orders when it comes to drums. He does, in fact, look like Ginger, but with much bigger muscles.
zut212 2 years ago
Beautiful work,wonderful technique and well thought out execution. This man learned many things from his great father Ginger. Now he's even taking it to another level,BTW Kofi those drumzz of yours are tuned real fine, the toms and the bass drum are very defined. the snare is cracking. Keep up this wonderful level. Fabulous work.
Deagledrumzz 2 years ago
If you haven't listened to this with quality head phones you should try it. It sounds waaaaay better. Most computer or aux speakers don't do the audio justice.
Thanks for taking time to comment.
sheplaysajag 2 years ago
Kofi Baker has to be the most outstanding drummer I've ever met, heard and seen. He is pure Genius and amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TyAndSpenc 3 years ago
he is the most amazing drummer.
zut212 2 years ago
you see how he is doin those quarter notes on the high hat with his foot
you have no idea how hard that is plus doin a drum solo so hard
TyAndSpenc 2 years ago
as any great drummer in the history Ginger invented a style to play drum. That came from what he listened and then elaborated with his head. That's head matter,call it genius.
Tecnical skills is a different thing. Practice then practice then study if you had some disposition you can do well.
My drummer (who has still to demonstrate that he's a genius) can do all that stuff as well.
assandthem 3 years ago
Ginger was the greatest drummer of all times in rock. Ginger was an amazing, melodic, polyrhythmic drummer who was quite avante garde and who viewed a musical piece differently than most of us. Now, Kofi: He's the greatest drummer in the world right now. What a genius. Very abstract at times, and very primal at times.
zut212 3 years ago
This guy is clearly gifted. Very complicated melody and beautifully rhythmic. He's far more technical than Ginger. I'm so surprised that Ginger, who is very slim and eccentric looking, has a son who's built like that. This guy is physically imposing, unlike his dad. I'm going to have to find out as much info of him as I can. This guy is a GENIUS!
zut212 3 years ago
ya, they don't look related AT ALL.... but he clearly inherited his dad's genius!
rubyfruit65 2 years ago
Good drummer, can hear his dad's influences. He repeats same riffs to much, to filled out, does'nt let the drums breathe, lacks dynamics and is not saying much.
maz8422 3 years ago
Yeah,sounds like steel drums at carnivale in trinidad.Maybe it's the 'Nu' style drumming or equipment I don't like? no teeth or punch like vintage Laing,Baker or Paice.
toecutterr6 3 years ago
he's not syncopated enough...lack of syncopated leaves me constipated
rosskstar 3 years ago
Maybe you just need more fiber in your diet.
sheplaysajag 3 years ago
excellent and he seems very relaxed about it all. the drummer in my band isn't so bad either
engineroomapocalypse 4 years ago
thats definitely gotta be one of the most original solos ive heard
br0seph1011 4 years ago
He's not in front of an audance , as good or better then his Dad and I never thought I would say that about anyone . Y'all think he would do well @ SXSW ?
sadhouse 4 years ago
sadhouse (why so sad?)
I'm not sure what you mean? Do you mean you're reserving a general opinion until you see him play in front of an audience? Or something else? I'll try to post video of him playing live. He usually does a 10-15 minute solo that's as good or better than this warm-up. Better yet if you're in the So Cal area check him out live at the Baked Potato on Jan 9. 9:00.
Yes I think he'd do great at SXSW. Got any hook-ups for a booking?
Thanks for the comment-Rock on!
sheplaysajag 4 years ago
No just the adrenaline rush of an audience he'd do even better,I was responding to another saying Almost as good as his Dad , sadhouse was the name of our jam house noted for being raided,this is Texas.Lanier Grieg is calling agents,should use the drum company he promotes,as SXSW is packed with Musicians from all over!It is a Networking wonderland for Musicians.
sadhouse 4 years ago
good job almost as good as his dad.
bigguy4570 4 years ago
Great solo Kofi! Makes me wanna get a new kit.Was married to a good drummer who gave me a blue oyster shell Luwig. but it sounned to sixties.need something with a modern sound.keep up the great work! been visiting your page.
swansg1 4 years ago
I love his playing. He's got incredible control. His Nanigo groove in the solo on the Abstact Logic cd is hands down the best solo I've ever heard! I believe the tune is called Elephants wrestling. Check it out!
Meclesky07 4 years ago
Whoops. The amazing drum solo on the Abstract Logic cd is called Put the Shoe on the other Foot. Kofi's my new favorite drummer.
Meclesky07 4 years ago
very nice - but I like ''Another Drum solo'' better...has a better voice.
mara235 4 years ago