Summer Time in 7/8 (drum solo) (Roger Biwandu, drums)

[wharrislv]

A really interesting time signature to play in, you rarely hear it very much. What I like about this personality is that the time signature plays second fiddle to the feel and groove and creativity and dynamics and all number of other things. To take something somewhat abnormal and to out play it with your musicality...that is something special. I LOVED this performance.

[Rodgebi]

@wharrislv Thanks for checking me out and taking time to write this kind message, cheers man.

[PoWnEdTrAsH]

Trop cool :DD (C'est Alban ) :'))

[Rodgebi]

@PoWnEdTrAsH Hello Alban, bises playboy !!!

[scorpian8king]

i love to play in 7/8 and this i really appreciate bro

[Rodgebi]

@scorpian8king Thanks for cheking me out and posting some nice words, cheers bro'.

[ddrma1]

that's amazing man, what are you currently doing with your career???

[Rodgebi]

@ddrma1 Thanks for your message, glad you like, cheers.

[HendrixcommaMartin]

This is fantastic. 

[Rodgebi]

@HendrixcommaMartin Thanks man, thanks.

[marcdedouvan]

Bravissimo!

Hé les frenchies, vous êtes où? Il faut supporter vos batteurs, surtout quand ils arrivent à intéresser le public américain, si exigeant en matière de batterie: c'est rarissime!

Bonne continuation Roger, je vais ajouter ce solo dans ma Playlist you tube: "les meilleurs solos de batterie 2"

[Rodgebi]

@marcdedouvan Merci du gentil message, au plaisir.

[tHickman95]

LOVELOVELOVE that tuplet fill at 58 seconds!!! ;D

[Rodgebi]

@tHickman95 Thanks mate, and thanks for cheking me out, cheers.

[pmabres]

Oh my god, one of the most difficults grooves i've ever seen

[Rodgebi]

@pmabres thanks for posting Pmabres, it's not that difficult, thanks.

[kcvibes]

Great Job RoGer...Balanced, full of soul...fluency....great! Keep going brother! Peace!

[Rodgebi]

@kcvibes Thank you very much for your very kind message and your support, it's very appreciated, cheers.

[zerussomaniac]

more chops than a meat market

[Rodgebi]

@zerussomaniac Thanks for your messsage and taking time to watch my video, cheers.

[J0shParnell]

Roger, you've done a really great thing with 7! It's probably my favorite time to drum in, and it's also a really easy one to do a poor job with...but you've struck a great balance between loose and tight. Some people are too free and never get a groove; some people are too straight and don't let it breath. You, on the other hand, have balanced it so well!

Keep up the fantastic drumming.

[Rodgebi]

@J0shParnell Hey man, thank you very much for your very kind compliment, thanks man, thanks.

[bluessgunz]

veeery nice!

I love it!

[Rodgebi]

@bluessgunz Obrigado for your kind message Bluessgunz, cheers man.

[Wobscured]

Great feeling and really inspiring. Makes me wanna jam myself :)

[Rodgebi]

@Wobscured Thank you very much Wobscured, if I can inspire people it's all good, have fun, cheers.

[Khempejjer]

World class, my friend, world class.

[Rodgebi]

@Khempejjer muchas gracias Khempejjer, thanks man !!!

All the best.

[drumz4life90]

speechless!!! everytime i see this video, i notice something even better then the last time i saw it! lol

so smooth, groovey and notey!

[Rodgebi]

@drumz4life90 hey, thanks for your message and your very kind words, thanks man !!!

Happy Holidays Season, cheers.

[CiccioDimundo]

this workremember me a Mario Stanchev piece in 7/8...great jazz in france!

[CiccioDimundo]

Bravissimo...but the instrument balance volume is not right (the drums are much high!). Good work man

[Rodgebi]

Grazié per la messagieri Ciccio, thanks man, cheers.

[ReThord]

I really like the organic feel of the 7. Not sounding like a machine but like a living organism. Good job!

[Rodgebi]

ReThord, thanks for taking time to check out my video, I'm glad you appreciate my way to play this stuff, thanks man, cheers.

[bilgekhan]

a great work super sweet ^^

[Rodgebi]

Thank you very much Bilgekhan, thanks.

[akinbagcioglu]

exactly

[akinbagcioglu]

Another day passed by watching the incredible Roger Biwandu..These days are becoming so long:)))

[Rodgebi]

Come on man, juste have fun, it's all about having some fun, cheers.

[Bendoengbanaang]

You succeeded in making it sound supernatural and not like a 'odd' time groove!

[Rodgebi]

Thanks man, thanks.

[horusprojekt]

roger, im a drummer myself, and let me tell you that you are idea of what i want to be as a drummer and the level id like to reach as musician, i love your sound it is just amazing

[Rodgebi]

Man, really thank you very much for your compliment, way too kind, thanks Horusprojekt.

[akinbagcioglu]

I thought about the words to define my feelings after watching these videos millions of time.Now i can understand that it is not possible to find it.I can't believe that level of playing.Amazing,unbelievable,m­agnificent,GENİUS.......this can go forever and ever.Don't know what to say realy...I was wondering who is coming up next in the music world..now i know....Greetings to the master...

[Rodgebi]

Dear Akin, THANK YOU very much for your very very kind words, it's way too much for me, but really thank you, I appreciate and I'm glad if I can inspire people, cheers man.

[Rodgebi]

I don't think so, but thanks for your compliment.

[Nitrobenceno]

Hola Roger, no sé si sabrás entender mi español.. pero si lo entiendes te digo que tocas muy bien, tienes una buena pegada, muy preciso, admiro tu forma de tocar, continúa por ese hermoso camino musical. Felicidades Por Todo lo logrado.

[Rodgebi]

Hola Nitrobenceno, muchas gracias for your VERY kind compliments, you're really too kind with me, thanks man, cheers.

[ioldarnech]

Super! C'est bien agressif comme parti pris par rapport au morceau, je suis fan! Ca réveille. Bravo!

Je ne manquerai pas le prochain concert à paris, ça c'est sur!

[Rodgebi]

Hello et merci beaucoup pour le message, content que ma manière d'aborder ce morceau t'ait plu, bonne continuation.

[Rodgebi]

Thank you very much for your very kind comment Francis, if I can do it, everybody can, so just do it !!!

Cheers.

[xKongeNx]

Im not really a big fan of jazz music, but that was amazing man! love your playing style, keep up the good work!

[Rodgebi]

Thank you very much for your very kind words xKongeNx !!!

I saw you're from Norway, I'm a HUGE Ah-A fan for real, cheers.

[absolutezero6]

this is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen or heard.....ive porbably watched it 20 times and i am still in complete awe every single time i watch it......unbelievable!!!!!! i want to thank you for just being so darn good!!

[Rodgebi]

Hey Absolutezero6, you're very kind man, many thanks for your sweet words, I'm glad you like my stuff, thanks man !!!

Cheers.

[reinaldosantiago]

Ciao Rodgebi sono Brasiliano , abito in Italia, Roma ho visto i tuo video sono impressionato con la tua sicureza come suona...sinceri complimenti, continua cosi..! un grande abbraccio.

Reinaldo Santiago

[Rodgebi]

Ciao Reinaldo, grazié milé per la messagieri !!!

I wish you all the best, thanks again for your very kind words and taking time to watch my video, cheers man.

[Taiyal]

If Venetian Snares sees this, I bet he'll remix it.

[Rodgebi]

Thanks for your message Taiyal, I don't know VS, but he can remix what he wants, peace. :-)

[bdcoly]

Incredibile, un vero maestro!

Great technique (of course) but so much creativity and talent! Bravissimo!!

[Rodgebi]

Grazié grazié Bdcoly, grazié !!!

[fruitnvege]

fuckin gud shit. that was out of it. amazing bro

[Rodgebi]

Thanks man, and you're from New Zealand ? I've been there once, but I dream to go there again, I play rugby and The AB's are my favorite since always !!!

Cheers mate.

[nycpntr]

You sound like a drum machine that is about to explode. In my world, that is a damn good thing

[Rodgebi]

Thanks again Nycpntr, thanks man !!!

[InHumanForm555]

Tearing up 7/8 like its his job

[Rodgebi]

Muchas gracias for your kind message InHumanForm55, thanks man.

[yungatown]

Dude, You have a nice style...laid back at times, but never boring! I play keys, in a band and we have a little 7/8 groove also, but keep up the GREAT drumming!!!!!!!

[Rodgebi]

Thanks for your message Yungatown, thanks man, cheers.

[TheCobaltRod]

My only complaint (Which isn't really a complaint, more of a stylistic issue...) is how bass centric a lot of the song feels, and with all the snare and hi-hat interplay it sounds like you're playing Rock or Hip-Hop while everyone else is playing jazz. Granted, that could be exactly what you're going for, so it's hardly a 'fault'.

That said, favorited. Sick drumming, dude.

[Rodgebi]

Hello TheCobaltRod and thanks for taking to write me your impression, thanks man.

Yes stylistic side it's very Jazz/fusion or Jazz/Rock oriented, everybody is not fan of this style of music so I hear you.

Thanks again for your very kind word about my drumming !!!

[TheCobaltRod]

Yeah, I probably should've taken the time to watch the rest of your videos (Which I did afterwards), haha. The Weather Report cover would have been a huge tip off.

Sometimes you do seem to 'jump out' a bit, but I see what you're doing (Making the drums more than just a metronome). Dunno why your playing took so long to get used to, I blame lack of sleep. Anyways, I love what you're doing man, keep drumming and I'll keep your name in mind.

[Rodgebi]

Thanks again for taking time to check out my work and to write me your impressions.

Well, I'm musician, it's what I do everyday, I try to make good music with my own view, my sensibility and my voice who is the drums, I think that I know what I'm doing and where I try to go...

Huge THANKS TheCobaltRod, have some great Holiday Season !!! :-)

[jlipscomb]

vinnie colaiuta nut i see. develop some of your own shit and then post some more. nice work though...just not original at all.

[Rodgebi]

Hey thanks for your comment and taking time to check out my video.

Well sure I'm a HUGE Vinnie fan, however my name is Roger Biwandu, it's the way I play music, and like everybody we can hear some of my influences, I think it's all good to have influence, as much as you're not a clone, and I'm clearly not good enough in my opinion for being a Vinnie's clone.

Thanks man cheers !!! :-)

[HODSteve]

Rodge- inspiring my friend. AMAZING ideas + execution !

[funkyDi]

roger! i love your drumming! i love your drum sound! you use birch shell? and what about the snare, you use maple or birch?!

Peace man, z'y va! :D

Merci!

[Rodgebi]

Hello FunkyDi, thanks for your message and your very kind words. I use here a Beech Custom Absolute, it is birch ? I think so... :-)

Thanks Man, yo.

[Rodgebi]

Thanks for your message and your kind words Samb721.

Also I'm not too familiar with the work of Spanky or Chris Dave, I know they are great player though, but remember to not compare musicians, it's an art not a sport, each other play with his own voice as different we are.

Thanks again for your great vibe Man, cheers.

[samb721]

Yo man, i wouldnt hesitate to put u on stage with Spanky or Chris Daddy Dave. And i really appreciate ur style, gettin 'er done w/o showin off. Lovin the sound of that snare and bass drum2!

[Magodeoz96]

Hey bro, your playing some clean notes. Its just amazing watching this piece. Your footwork is incredible. It backs up ur hand rythms like crazy!!! I was wondering... How did u get ur feet to line up sooooooooooooo good with ur hands???

keep doing what your man. You've influenced me soo much. Thanks for this Video!!!

NoTEs SoN!!!

[Rodgebi]

Hey Magodeoz96, thank you very much Man, you're way too sweet with me !!!

I'm looking myself for a store where I could buy hands and feet so I can't really help you, except that I use everything I have at his maximum, but I have a very limited technic.

Thanks again Man, peace.

[rogersat]

sick playing rodge. HOD member here.

[Rodgebi]

Many thanks for your very kind words Roger, thanks.

[phileejazzlocks]

Hey Roger! I've just been invited to coe and take lessons with you this summer, I believe you're taking part in a workshop from the 16th to the 23rd of august? I'm very much looking forward to it, I think I'll go learn what I can on the drummerworld page. I was at the Vienne jazz festival this summer, but unfortunately I wasn't able to catch you there. Hope to see you soon!

Désolé pourle message en anglais, c'est pour les autres ;) sinon, on se voit en août! A bientôt - Philippe

[Rodgebi]

Ok great Philippe, see you there so, and thanks for your message.

[Jadyellow8]

hey, saw you were recently included in drummerworld. Good job. I really like this too. You're a very very good player. Do you live in DRC?

[Rodgebi]

Hello there, thanks for message Jadyellow8, yes it's REALLY GREAT to be in the main gallery at Drummerworld, a real honor. I live in France where I was born, cheers Man, yeah.

[Al3xMusic]

wow!!! Is the spirit of Omar hakim inside you?? muahaha, you are great!! Awesome.

[Rodgebi]

Man, I LOVE Omar Hakim so thanks very much, I'm glad if you think that I play in his spirit, he's one on my favorite with Vinnie, Tain, Porcaro, Fish and Copeland, thanks Al3xMusic, cheers.

[congoking88]

nice but not 7/8 sorry i was sitting here counting the piano out and also considering your drumming very nice although it isnt 7/8.... sorry

ps summertime is a common time tune

it is very strange to rid its apparant beat and this was obvious...nice post but it is in 4/4 common time fancy pansy shit bub -just frustrates me to see people fool other people- at one point the piano is going 1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4-:[

[Rodgebi]

Hey Congoking88, thanks for taking time to check this video and counting for us... :-)

Peace.

[congoking88]

thank you for this music

[congoking88]

thanks for the fun music peace

[Rodgebi]

De nada Congoking, thanks very much to you, take care.

[rogersat]

this is in 7. perhaps it's easier if you count it in 7/4. the piano repeats itself every 7 quarter notes.

[jesus05uk]

Is this available on a record anywhere?

[Rodgebi]

Hi Jesus05uk, no it's juste here, it was a kind of jam so no record... But thanks for cheking out !!! Cheers.

[jonathanpereira567]

hey man , this is really tight. very impressed at your talent to jam in 7/8

truly amazing.

[Rodgebi]

Thanks for your very kind message Jonathan, I'm glad you appreciate my work, peace.

[Rodgebi]

I guess you know the great movie about the Motown, and with all the CD out there, there is so much stuff to learn from the Funk Brothers, badass musicians for sure !!!

[JMdrummming]

hey, just saw your other videos on drummerworld,

you really did an awesome job ;-)

[Rodgebi]

Hello JMdrumming, thank you very much for your very kind comment, thanks Man.

[Rodgebi]

Great, have fun Man, it's all about having some fun first, yeah !!!

[Rodgebi]

Hey Greave12, whatever the level, if we have the occasion to jam, let's jam so !!! Thanks for your kind message.

[JMdrummming]

groovy as hell, great work man , keep it up ;-)

i really enjoyed the many ghostnotes

[Rodgebi]

Hi JMdrumming, thank you very much for your very kind comment, thanks and happy holidays season, peace.

[wolfpack9iloilo]

your an awesome drummer...i never knew u b4 but certainly ur a great drummer..God bless

[Rodgebi]

Hello Wolfpack9iloilo, thanks for your message Bro', yeah, THANKS !!!

[Bendoengbanaang]

I'm really speechless.

You just keep on grooving and swinging in such a difficult time as 7/8.

I absolutely enjoyed watching you play this, definitely inspiring!

[Rodgebi]

Thanks a lot for your sweet message, I'm REALLY glad that people like you enjoy what I do, thanks.

[mycomo]

fantastic! I could listen to this all day.

[Rodgebi]

Thanks a lot Mycomo, I'm glad you like my stuff, peace.

[drumworkz]

wish you were my teacher

[Rodgebi]

Hello Drumworkz, danke for your message Man, keep drumming !!!

[gigimorello]

very good drumming bro!

[Rodgebi]

Thank you very much Gigi, yeah.

[HODSteve]

Ridiculous phrasing Rodge. You scare me bro!

[Rodgebi]

Come on Steve !!! Thanks for your message Bro', you should post the version of "Chiken" in 7 that you play with your band, and then I'll be done... :-)

Thanks again for your message Bro', YOU are a killer !!!

[juanpcarvin]

inspiring

[Rodgebi]

An honor Man, thanks.

[vinnysimmo]

Fantastic drumming. I like your sttyle of playing. Bysy but never too far away from what the song needs. I like the fact that you play Trad Grip too. I find it the most comfortable.

[Rodgebi]

Hi Vinnysimmo, THANKS for your message Man. Well yeah, Trad Grip is the best way for me anyway to hold the drumsticks, and also I think that it's beautiful too !!! All right, thanks Man.

[poliscope]

Wow! I wish I could do that. About the coolest version of "Summertime I've ever heard."

[Rodgebi]

I'm glad you dig this version of "Sumertime" Poliscope, thanks for your message.

[melak6]

Groovy man 7/8 is hard stuff great drumming

[Rodgebi]

Thank you very much Melak6.

[korntwist1]

wow.... i cant talk or think right now... this is so amazing...

[Rodgebi]

Thanks for your message Korntwist1, I'm glad you like my drumming.

[ZacharyEdmundNicita4]

Wow man this is so inspiring I love your style.

[asher99]

pretty complicated

[fransiboy]

Very good timing you have..I see ur very inspired by Vinnie Colaiuta/ which teacher did u follow?

Mostly i find Summertime a drag to play but this arrangement is a very cool thing to play!!

[Rodgebi]

Hi Fransiboy, thank you very much for your nice comment Man. Yes Vinnie is REALLY one of my main influence for sure. No teacher for me as I'm "self educated", all right Man, thanks again for your interest.

[maccheeze]

Waouh,great man!

Groove on a 7/8 is the real groove!

Thanks for this demonstration, amazing

[Rodgebi]

Hey Maccheesze, thanks for your message, I'm very glad you like my stuff, thanks Man, peace.

[MaxSenitt]

This video is SICK

[Rodgebi]

Thanks Man !!!

[marcusphenom31]

this is a great way to play this song...the best version ive heard!..Awesome drumming sir..hope to see more

[Rodgebi]

Thank for your message Marcusphenom31, I'm glad you like, take care and thanks again.

[Fabmusik]

wow, je découvre un fantastique batteur de pointure internationale ! Tu me fais penser à certains moments sur ce morceau à Vinnie....

Tres fort!

[Rodgebi]

Merci pour ton message Fabmusik, il est certain que Vinnie est une ÉNORME source d'inspiration pour moi, merci encore pour ton message, une pensée en ce jour pour Michael Brecker...

[pstroller]

cool...an interesting version of that tune

[Rodgebi]

Thanks for your message Pstroller, thanks for checking this video,cheers.