Riq Solo by David Kuckhermann

This video features a Riq Solo by David Kuckhermann. For more information on David and his music, check out his website at: Framedrums.net. Thanks to Carlos Johnson for recommending this video.

Boogsie Sharpe performs My Way

Boogsie Sharpe plays "My Way" According to the YouTube post: He is playing "on a swiss pan with a layout he never played before -- incredible!"

500th VIDEO!!!

Almost three years ago, I started this percussion video blog. I created this blog as a place for my students to watch quality performances of percussion music from around the world. I hope you enjoy watching these videos. Please leave comments so I know people are actually watching. If you have any recommendations, please forward them to me.

Three years ago, this was the first video I posted on the blog. The video video features Reg Kehoe & His Marimba Queens. This is a classic video from the 1940s. Make sure you watch the bass player!!

Thanks again for your support and here's to many more years of percussion videos!

Stevie Wonder performing Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder jams on his tune Higher Ground with Steve Gadd on drum set.

Khan Variations - Alejandro Vinao

Today's video features Setsuko Kutsuno performing Alejandro Vinao's Khan Variations. This performance was part of the 2009 Southern California Marimba Competition.

Empty School

This video/music composition features musicians playing on instruments in an around the school. It was shot on a Canon 7D and was filmed and written by Ben Meyers. Ben writes, "The leading melody is from a HUGE project I am working on right now, entitled "Wherever You Wander" so I hope it doesn't sound repetitive when you hear it in my next vid. This video took 1 month from the first notes written to the last shots edited."

Oblivion - Astor Piazzolla

The Ovale Trio (Mathieu Schneider - flute, Michel Zbinden - marimba, Baptiste Grand - vibes) performs Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla.

Ghatam - Karthick Solo

This video features the Ghatam, a South Indian percussion instrument that is use in Carnatic music. The finger/hand technique this performer show is truly amazing. Be sure to check out 4:04 to the end!!

Cryin - Len "Boogsie" Sharpe (Massive Band 2000)

This video features a concert I (yes a little self promotion, sorry...) directed in May, 2000 called Massive Band 2000. It featured 121 steel drummers on one stage. This video contains footage of the band playing Boogsie Sharpe's "Cryin."

Simon Rattle as Timpanist

This video proved that percussionists make great conductors! This video is from the opening of "Konzert für fünf" by Siegfried Matthus with Sir Simon Rattle, solo timpanist and conductor and the Berliner Philharmoniker. Watch the complete performance now.