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Billy Kilson

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Billy Kilson on the Drums!!!!

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Billy Kilson & BK Groove

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Billy Kilson

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Style:

Jazz

Joined:

Mar 27, 2007

Latest Activity:

2 months ago

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Website:

http://www.billykilson.com

Jazz/ Funk/Fusion Drummer Billy Kilson performing with his group BK Group as well as videos with Chris Botti, Dave Holland and others.

About Me:

Billy Kilson is one of the most versatile and explosive drummers on the music scene today. His unique energetic style captivates audiences worldwide. His performances have been called a "volcanic force just barely contained (New York Times) and he frequently "brings down the house" both as a sideman and as the front man of his band, BK Groove.

His vast musical "rolodex" has earned him the reputation as a diversified drummer and he has merrited accolades from the traditional jazz community, smooth jazz enthusiasts and music fans of various genres. His illustrious sideman career has put him in front of audiences all over the world with artists such as Hank Jones, Chris Botti, Dave Holland, Ahmad Jamal, Bob James, and many more. As a member of Chris Botti's band, he has performed before fans of Sting, Josh Groban and Earth Wind & Fire.

While achieving notable success as a sideman in concert and on recordings, Billy was drawn to his first love of creating and performing his own music. Influenced by the jazz, funk and fusion of his youth, Billy composed his first recording, While Ur Sleepin' and formed BK Groove, a quartet of some of the top touring musicians in jazz. Because of his musical reputation, he is able to secure musicians such as Kenny Davis, James Genus, Henry Hey, Mike Sim, George Colligan, Steve Wilson, Antonio Hart, etc. to sit in with BK Groove. His follow up project, Pots & Pans, garnered rave reviews including Jazz Times' declaration that "this [BK Groove] ain't pretty-boy jazz your grandma smiles to."

Record Label:

Tuniverse

Label Type:

Independent

Band Members:

Billy Kilson

Influences:

Weather Report, Tony Williams, Headhunters

Hometown:

New York, NY

Country:

United States

Schools:

Berklee

Albums:

Recent Activity

	Drumprovise uploaded a new video (2 months ago) RhythmDancer ZoneB Clip of "Zone B" from Billy Kilson's LIVE DVD, "Rhythm Dancer." Also featuring Kenny Davis, Henry Hey and Steve Wilson.

	Drumprovise added new videos to Billy Kilson (6 months ago)

	Drumprovise added a new video to Billy Kilson & BK Groove (3 years ago) Fuyu Hanabi by Billy Kilson & BK Groove Drum solos from Fuyu Hanabi by Billy Kilson.

	Drumprovise added new videos to Billy Kilson on the Drums!!!! (3 years ago)

	Drumprovise uploaded a new video (3 years ago) Fuyu Hanabi by Billy Kilson & BK Groove Drum solos from Fuyu Hanabi by Billy Kilson.

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	filperbe (1 year ago) Oh yeah! Very very nice!
	dillaman1986 (1 year ago) hey just saw billy playing with chris botti last night in chicago. he was amazing. were you there?
	aronizer (4 years ago) Now this is what I call music! Great. Period.
	lisalavie1 (4 years ago) skills. I saw your show with Chris Botti in Santa Barbara last week. Wow. You are a star in and of yourself. CRAZY!!!!!! I looked at you and I was like.. DAMn, If only I can get him once I start touring.. Billy, I'm gonna call you.. lol. Seriously though. I will. Much Love to you!!!!! Lisa Lavie
	flyagaric23 (4 years ago) No edits. no Time-stretch. No samples. No Post-production. No Remix. No camera trickery. Billy and co. LIVE. Metrognomic. Breakthrows. Speaks for itself!