Hands down, my favorite drummer period....I have seen guys who seem flashier, I've seen/heard (on this site mind you) drummers that seem to have more "tricks" up their sleeve...no one NEVER seen a gospel drummer manipulate TIME like this. I am much older, & I'm thinking about going back to playing regualrly and THIS drummer's skill set will be my point of emulatuion. You inspire me Brother, I hope get to learn from you in person some day. I hear you are in NC, and so am I, BE Blessed.
Jesus...Jesus...Jesus! This guy is great! Is there a DVD out of CN. There should be more video of this guy. I saw him w/Donald Lawrence in Philly and I'm here to witness...it was one of those life experiences. And CeCe Winens was on the same show and her was like....kabloooooow!!!! Both drummers that night at the Mann Music Ctr. were truly awesome. God bless all and keep on Drummin'4 Christ.
Not only is he one of the greatest of all times...I played with him for about 7 years at Greater Cleveland Ave Christian Church(GCACC). He is one of the most gracious, coolest cats I've ever met. You wont meet better people!
Straight of NC baby!!! I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with this brother. He and another guy played behind me when I did some spoken word. I've none him for years. Definetly one of my musical influences. And he's always clean like that.
anyone know how to find that "odd measures" groove he played to?
revcdl08 7 months ago
is time signature is 5/4 the odd measure jam
nichali17 10 months ago
may god bless this guy he plays so neat
blackcornflakes 1 year ago
Cool
2cfhdh1 1 year ago
I wish I could sound this good :(
babyboy478 2 years ago
classic drumming! love his presence...love his approach
thelight1906 2 years ago
Man, I would love get the tracks w/o the drums to play along!
Napper is epic!
trippellol 2 years ago
This is classic drumming
patswayze18 2 years ago
what a drummer
KEASTONBWOI 2 years ago
yea i just gigged with him tonight. his pocket in person in jaw dropping. and his drumms make you wanna quit drumming period
snare0209 2 years ago 3
lol
rmanzy 2 years ago
Hands down, my favorite drummer period....I have seen guys who seem flashier, I've seen/heard (on this site mind you) drummers that seem to have more "tricks" up their sleeve...no one NEVER seen a gospel drummer manipulate TIME like this. I am much older, & I'm thinking about going back to playing regualrly and THIS drummer's skill set will be my point of emulatuion. You inspire me Brother, I hope get to learn from you in person some day. I hear you are in NC, and so am I, BE Blessed.
busybee39 3 years ago 4
yeah coon one of the greats kill this
knp0290 3 years ago
Sup Koon man u be killin doc man Love your playing awesome
drummer4life2008 3 years ago
I'm praying for timing like his. I don't want chops anymore.
Demetriwalker 3 years ago
solid
mikemikemikevvv 3 years ago
man!!! that first beat is funky ive watched that part like 100 times!!!!
2BecomethebestDrumer 3 years ago
That's that "Brown Liquor Drumming" he just too smooth man.
Slim1963 3 years ago
funky!!!! one of my favorite drummers
2BecomethebestDrumer 3 years ago
Man this dude is super smooth! I've seen plenty of drummers in my time but this young man sounds like a computer drum beat track!
ambroseja1 3 years ago
Look this cat is super smooth. I mean I've seen plenty of drummers in my time, but he sounds like a computer drum machine!
ambroseja1 3 years ago
calvin napper and marvin mcquitty have that groove mentality or computer beat as you put it
carl545 3 years ago
KOOOOOOOOOON!!!!
It's like he ate a MPC and he can program himself to play with any track....Naw he just has flawless timing
Moog167 4 years ago 2
tight.... dnt make no sense!
dreloo1084 4 years ago
Mayn C-Nap is the truth!! I'm loving that lick at 4:19.
babyboy478 4 years ago
CALVIN !!! the ILLEST!! Got me sheddin overtime!
deitchadam 4 years ago
When I heard "Never Seen the Righteous" in 2000, my mind was blown away then and still is today!! His style is SILKY smooth.
Justin7787 4 years ago
yea calvin is cool wit
lilweezly 4 years ago
Yes, God! Napper is the life!
FATEFUL5 4 years ago
Calvin, this is an old highschool friend that used to play drums with you. Just want you to know that all your friends are proud of you Man!! Percy
wujdrums 4 years ago
Jesus...Jesus...Jesus! This guy is great! Is there a DVD out of CN. There should be more video of this guy. I saw him w/Donald Lawrence in Philly and I'm here to witness...it was one of those life experiences. And CeCe Winens was on the same show and her was like....kabloooooow!!!! Both drummers that night at the Mann Music Ctr. were truly awesome. God bless all and keep on Drummin'4 Christ.
slikkboi 4 years ago
yes there is,i think its advertised on the tube,or go to his website.
splashy44 4 years ago
hell of a musician
thatsmypeanuts 4 years ago
Really clean! Great pocket!
zamar4ever 4 years ago
very tight!
gooddrummer21 4 years ago
clean nice chops
Goku1337 4 years ago
True True, this guys a beautiful musician...the stuff he did with Donald Lawrence is AMAZING...one of the best. keep it up
Lifesucksdie123 4 years ago
I'm a drummer from Winston-Salem,NC and I've been looking up to this cat since he was @ New Jerusalem...
Coon is a Legend Percussionist no doubt!
jstowe 4 years ago
I admire his for his style and finesse on the drums I can say that he's one of my idles
BlairEntertainment 4 years ago
Not only is he one of the greatest of all times...I played with him for about 7 years at Greater Cleveland Ave Christian Church(GCACC). He is one of the most gracious, coolest cats I've ever met. You wont meet better people!
AntTuck 4 years ago
This cat is soooo clean,never knew him by face or even by rep,but when you here his lix,you just know...So clean.
Aplustradomus 5 years ago
YO! Why aren't there more videos of this man on YouTube!?
urbansmooth 5 years ago
GAWD! STILL BANKIN' ON NAPPER, B!
FATEFUL5 5 years ago
Straight of NC baby!!! I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with this brother. He and another guy played behind me when I did some spoken word. I've none him for years. Definetly one of my musical influences. And he's always clean like that.
THURMDIGGY 5 years ago
He's just graceful, oi!
FATEFUL5 5 years ago
Jesus Christ that was perfect. He's not reafin' or anything yet the best thing I've heard by far.
Krazie316 5 years ago
I still listen to some of his old stuff as well as the new ones. He been with Cedric for a long time and man they are a awesome duo!
ddw4e 5 years ago
The greateat of all time!
musicman3000 5 years ago
pure finesse!
jbattle20 5 years ago
one word...amazing
tw101abi 5 years ago
Very clean, very crisp. If anyone out there has anymore Calvin Nappers videos, please post them!
urbansmooth 5 years ago
this dude is snapping on the drums
THEPRESIDINGBISHOP 5 years ago
I kept watching that move over and over again on the Twinkie Clark video and still could not get it!
GQLee 5 years ago
yo it easy in the world
YOU1458 5 years ago