For all, who didn't know him before: long time he was the drummer of the Dutch Swing College Band, but founded also his own jazz-band. A legend in Holland. Many dutch drummers, who are still busy - for example Pierre van der Linden (Focus), were teached by him. I saw him several times. Only amazing and a drummer with an individual style!
There is so much talk about Buddy Rich, Neil Part, Vinnie Coluita etc etc...but my oh my..then we Have Huub l, who IMO clearly just broke took things to a whole other level. The emotion and finesse at which he articulates the dynamics and feel as he expresses himselfnwith his uncanny ability is 2nd to none and upon me coming across this video, at which I've never even heard of Huub, has just blown mind and again in my most humble opinion, the most underatted drummerbof all time. Simply put..this solo is fricken smoking!!! ❤❤👏👏 RIP Huub!!
Huub, after this solo you are for me the number one of the jazz drummers , followed by Buddy Rich and Charlie Antollini. Greetings from a Heavy Metal fan to heaven from Germany : - )
I'm almost ashamed to say I've never heard of this guy! :( however, that being said, I am most humbled to have come across this amazing musician! He is extraordinary, unique, and masterful. His eloquent style is beyond compare! A true joy to watch, as I have watched this video over a dozen times already! I am truly sadden to know he is no longer with us, but I will mention and post this video on my channel for all to marvel! I will try to incorporate a little of your style into my solos as homage to you. Thank Mr. Janssen! Thank you for sharing your an amazing moments with us (although posted by someone else :) )
Barry, I agree with you. Where has this guy been all my life? He is absolutely amazing and that's putting it lightly. Super clean and the technique, style, and feel makes for one monster combination and enjoyable viewing as well as listening. I will certainly be searching for more vids of his. Thanks for your comments they are spot on.
Heavily modified traditional grip, left stance and the stick is caught between the middle finger and forefinger, and the result is amazing. Very very difficult staging. Nowadays, only a few of the best drummers could handle this to some degree! The technique, speed and pace and precision are at a unique level.
WHAT A DRUMMER!! I CAN ACTUALLY HEAR THE TEMPO AND RHYTHM AS IF OTHER MUSICIANS WERE PLAYING ALONG WITIH HIM. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I EVER HEARD OF THIS MAN AND HIS MUSIC. HE WAS SO GOOD. I REALLY ENJOYED LISTENING TO HIM. I AM SORRY HE IS NO LONGER WITH US. WITH GRATITUDE FOR HIS STUDYING SO LONG AND HARD TO BE ABLE TO PLAY LIKE THIS! SYLVIA - FL 5/17/21
Vergeet nooit hoe hij vroeger in ons Café binnenkwam. Hij had altijd z’n stokken in z’n binnenzak. Mijn moeder was een nicht van hem en dan zei hij “Doortje mag ik drummer” en natuurlijk deed hij dat. Tafels, stoelen en alles kwam te voorschijn. Ik heb m’n hele leven fijne herinneringen aan hem. Zal hem nooit vergeten. ❤️
Grandios! Als Schlagzeuger bin ich immer wieder beeindruckt von der hohen Kunst des Schlagzeugspielens, die diesen bemerkenswerten Drummer auszeichneten und die in diesem Video auch für nachfolgende Drummer erlebbar bleibt.
Wow!! Now THAT is old school showmanship. His dexterity, facial expressions, control, flair, are utterly amazing. Nice single stick roll on the snare! (No cheating by skipping it off the rim!!)
So clean. So, so clean. Each note was so well defined. A true lesson in hand technique. Make you go back and work on stick control or just working on very clean singles and doubles.
I am blown away...first time i see a solo from that crazy holland drumming god. I thoug i saw all the great drummers ....buddy rich, charlie antolini, thpmas lang, vinnie colaiuto and many more..... now i realized, huub belongs to the top drummers of all time too
Hola die Waldfee! 👍Da stimmt alles. Phänomenaler Klang des Schlagzeugs, super Technik und musikalisch 🥁Tolle Tricks. Ich kannte ihn bis jetzt nicht. Again what learned.
Für mich einer der Besten. Habe ihn oft live mit der Dutch Swing College Band erleben dürfen. War immer ein Hochgenuss. Danke für die tolle Zeit, die ich bei euren Konzerten immer hatte.
Senza parole...aggiungere commenti ci si imbatte in qualche ingiustizia...straordinario questo asssssolo...gagliardo espressione viva...davvero eccellente...👌😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😊🙄🙄🤔🤔😍❤️❤️
The Netherlands best drummer ever!!! Saw him once in Eindhoven (must have been around 95' ) , he played there with his band, it was an amazing experience to witness his greatness on the instrument.
Buddy Rich is probably one of the most overrated drummers in the business. Janssen and Charly Antolini are much better than Rich. At least in my opinion
Very great playing here, he seems to sit very high over the drum kit, playing downward more than most drummers, also his arm movement is very exaggerated but gets incredible speed anyway. Love watching him play, great skill along with showmanship.
Wow!!! I never heard of this fine musician, but what an Amazing performance!!! Those drums are finely tuned. Whatever you want, this guy will give it to you in Spades!!!
Melodically intelligent ! Skill level among the highest. Totally loose with power and independence. Just an awesome display of ability and talent. Study hard and practice practice practice. RIP MIster in the big band in the sky.
Wow, John Cleese on drums? What a class act. Love how he feels into what he's playing. All that left/right mirroring, a truly ambidextrous player too. Mr Clean as well. I think the only unintentional stick hit came at 10:36!
What thumbs down? I see no thumbs down . Greetings Irritated Irishman ,from Gatineau ,Quebec ,Canada . I am not necessarily a Jazz guy ,but I like a few Jazz drummers and the techniques and styles they play.I do not know how this man got under my radar ,there are very few drummers/percussionist who instantly tractor beam me in , to put it simply ,my socks flew off my feet and slid 10 feet down my hallway.I am going to watch this 50 times again .Take care ,amein.
