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Kenny Grohowski
United States
Приєднався 21 кві 2006
I'm a musician based out of NYC and I've been playing music now for about 15 years, 13 of which have been in professional settings. I mainly play drums and percussion, but I also do play and write music on guitar for my solo project (Hybrid), and I used to play electric bass back in the day.
I enjoy playing a multitude of styles, as long as its with good people. These days, I play anywhere from Jazz, Samba, Metal, Industrial, Afro-Cuban, Funk, etc., all of which have afforded me the opportunity to travel the world and learn from many different cultures and peoples.
I will continue to either upload any live footage of my playing or find various videos that other's have posted or recorded and link them to this page, for posterity, of course ;).
Thanks for taking the time to visit my Channel!
I enjoy playing a multitude of styles, as long as its with good people. These days, I play anywhere from Jazz, Samba, Metal, Industrial, Afro-Cuban, Funk, etc., all of which have afforded me the opportunity to travel the world and learn from many different cultures and peoples.
I will continue to either upload any live footage of my playing or find various videos that other's have posted or recorded and link them to this page, for posterity, of course ;).
Thanks for taking the time to visit my Channel!
Shapeshifters in Studio
From our upcoming album on Moonjune Records, Recorded in May 2022 with Scott Petito. The making of this album was truly inspiring and cannot wait for this to be out in the world.
Shapeshifters are:
Tim Motzer: Guitars, Bass, Keys
Marcus Reuter: Touch Guitar, Keys
Kenny Grohowski: Drums, Organ
Shapeshifters are:
Tim Motzer: Guitars, Bass, Keys
Marcus Reuter: Touch Guitar, Keys
Kenny Grohowski: Drums, Organ
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Відео
New Cymbals Test Run 2
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Same day, different improv with new cymbals setup from Bosphorus. In order from player’s perspective L-R: 19” Raw Gold China (Med thin) 14” Special3 Fast Hi Hats (Med) 12” Ice Bell (extended & flanged edge) 19” Raw Gold Crash (Med) 12” Raw Gold Spalsh (Thin) 14” Gold Hi Hats (Med) 20” Raw Gold Crash (Med) 20” Gold Full Ride 20” Paiste 2002 China- they speak rather well together Cheers, Kenny in...
New Cymbal Test Run 1
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Recently received some new cymbals from the folks at Bosphorus Cymbals and had a bit of time to practice with them before heading out this month with Imperial Triumphant. Hope you enjoy the sights and sounds! cheers, kenny kennygrohowski
Steve Blanco & Kenny Grohowski Performing Windows
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In dedication and memory to Chick Corea, performing one of his great tunes, Windows. In this video you will see the main take we used, followed up by an alternate drum take. Was a fun experiment recording remotely in such a context and I hope you enjoy our little homage to one of our late heroes. Never mind the terrible posture... Cheers, Kenny
This Could Be Take Five...
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While capturing video for an upcoming release, I took a moment to blow off some steam. Hope you enjoy it!
Saugerties Session 2: Improvising With Beledo and Tony Levin
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Greetings! This clip is taken from the recording session for guitarist & composer Beledo’s upcoming album, recorded in Saugerties, New York, by Scott Petito for Moonjune Records, with myself, Tony Levin, and a handful of other guests. Hoping these words find you well and thanks for watching! 🖤
Tracking With Beledo & Tony Levin
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Hey Everyone, Here’s a clip of one of the alternate takes captured while recording for guitarist Beledo’s upcoming trio album, featuring Tony Levin on Bass and a few guests surprises. Will be posting more clips from this session later in the year. cheers, kenny
2019 at Iridium w/ Hipster Assassins [1]
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From our 2019 show at Iridium in NYC, performing Chris & Felix' tune, 'Super Bee' Felix Pastorius & Hipster Assassins Chris Ward - Sax John Bendy - Guitar Mike Bendy - Bass Felix Pastorius - Bass Kenny G - Drums
Live With Militia Vox
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Taken a few years back, this one is from Knitting Factory and on this particular night we had Amanda Ruzza on Bass as seen, and Mike Gowen Jr on guitar. Might grab a few other cuts from this show, but for now, please enjoy some side cam!
Andy Milne & Dapp Theory 'Santanama'
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Another from the Seasons of Being session in April of 2018 at Systems 2, Brooklyn, NY. This song also, if memory serves correctly, is miss-credited on the album, but nonetheless, of lovely song composed and arranged by Andy Milne. Enjoy, kenny
Holy Butter, Redux
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Originally from the recording session of Rez Abbasi's Junction first album, 'Behind The Vibration', which came out a few years back. Had originally posted this video earlier on in this channel's history, but in light of this year's trajectory, i've recently decided to take a stab at editing some older studio performances with the album versions. Here, you will hear parts of the album version an...
Surge & Splendor [Systems 2 Session]
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Greetings, This clip of Surge & Splendor (miss-credited album title) was filmed in April of 2018 for the tracking of Andy Milne and Dapp Theory's "Seasons of Being". Portions of the video contain the in room audio for sake of posterity. This was one of the last recording sessions i had the pleasure of doing at Systems 2 in Brooklyn, New York.
Hipster Assassins, Pierson Park, Tarrytown
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Long time, no see! A little rear action of Hipster Assassins performing live at Pierson Park in Tarrytown, NY, from August 16th, 2019.
Morning Warming Up at Avatar Studios
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A quick warm up improvisation at Avatar Studios in New York on August 8th, 2017, during the recording of Goldwyn Thandrayen's upcoming solo album. In the setup: 24" Ludwig kick 12" Nobel & Cooley rack 16" Nobel & Cooley floor 5"x14" Ludwig snare 14" Bosphorus Turk hi hats 22" Bosphorus Black Pearl ride 21" Bosphorus Turk ride 15" Zildjian K Custom Dark med thin crash Cheers, Kenny ...
Sound Check With Alex Skolnick & Steve Jenkins, G4 Experience Camp
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Hey There, This was taken during our soundcheck/rehearsal for the 2016 Joe Satriani G4 Experience Camp. Steve Jenkins on Bass and Alex Skolnick on Guitar and compositions. This kit was the setup Marco Minneman used for the entire camp and it was wonderful experience getting to meet him, and being able to share drums and have a bit of downtime with him, as well. In general, everyone was rather m...
Imperial Triumphant: Breath, Opposing Holiness of Krokodil Innocence
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Imperial Triumphant: Breath, Opposing Holiness of Krokodil Innocence
ChrisTordini & Kenny Grohowski with Dapp Theory, Live at The Jazz Gallery
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ChrisTordini & Kenny Grohowski with Dapp Theory, Live at The Jazz Gallery
Chris Tordini & Kenny Grohowski: Dapp Theory, Live at The Jazz Gallery 2
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Chris Tordini & Kenny Grohowski: Dapp Theory, Live at The Jazz Gallery 2
Things To Come & Other Atavistic Machinations
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Things To Come & Other Atavistic Machinations
Chris Tordini & Kenny Grohowski: Dapp Theory at An Die Muzik
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Chris Tordini & Kenny Grohowski: Dapp Theory at An Die Muzik
Imperial Triumphant: Practice Makes Vulgar
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Imperial Triumphant: Practice Makes Vulgar
Black Heart Sutra VI: The Undiscovered Mitten
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Black Heart Sutra VI: The Undiscovered Mitten
The Four Return For Three: Recording With Abraxas
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The Four Return For Three: Recording With Abraxas
Black Heart Sutra V: Escape From Ivan Drago
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Black Heart Sutra V: Escape From Ivan Drago
Black Heart Sutra: Searching For Future Thrash
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Black Heart Sutra: Searching For Future Thrash
Earl Maneein & Kenny Grohowski: Black Heart Sutra and The Transitioning
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Earl Maneein & Kenny Grohowski: Black Heart Sutra and The Transitioning
if magic was a sound
Great in San Sebastián, thank you so much, man
I love how relaxing this sounds but yet there’s still this insane amount of low key shred going on. Ambient Shred haha
insane playing!
Wow. Every note, every small stroke is so astonishingly in its place. Perfect.
Really fantastic. The last tune has such an amazing feel in the solo sections, kind of a 9/8 rondo, 12-12-12-123. Totally infectious.
There is a jazz club in Portsmouth NH called Jimmy's that would go crazy for this and the setting is perfect.
Tasteful, elegant and brutal! Thanks for the joy!
Wow man! this is insane! Very good Kenny.
multiple headphone mixes - opulence!
Im picking my jaw off the ground with this performance, so creative! Amazing!
Siendo seguidor tanto del Death metal como del Jazz latino, admiro la versatilidad de Kenny. Increíble baterista.
Thank you all for digging the music! 🙏🏼🤘🏼🖖🏼
Idk how you don't get more recognition. You're one of the best, most versatile drummers metal has ever had. Truly. If it was even possible for me to narrow it down to a top 10 list you'd definitely be in there at number one. Stay bananas.
That is kind of you, thank you. Perhaps the way drumming trends that have evolved in recent times have led tastemakers to focus on those who have a larger exposure, a larger social media influence, and a broader recognition in the commercial music world. Most of what I'm known for is relatively obscure and often times are obtuse styles of musics where the average drum-enthusiast, be they pro or patron, are not typically interested in. There's a comfort in knowing the fanbase I've garnered is organic and through decades of work, and can safely say the vast majority of music I'm apart of is all stuff I can be proud of. Maybe one day if Imperial gets more out there will industry takes note, but until then, I will continue to enjoy the ride. 🙏🏼 @@vmeisterschischcabob5199
you are truly inspirational my man@@Kennyisbananas
Oye, tu papá no era el baterista antes ? Pero vos sos mejor !!!! 🤟🤟
for anyone struggling, make sure to check out 10:15 - this is easily the most important part of the video
Kenny the 🐐
Absolutely, gorgeous.
Whats the name of the album?
The album is out on Moonjune records as ‘Bleed’
Nice!!!
Always magical, Kenny. I discovered you through the music of Zorn (as I have for most of the artists I love) and was fortunate enough to see you play at Firehouse 12. Now my buddy and I spend a lot of time "talking Kenny" as we share clips and tracks.
This trio is a totality, sum being greater. The camera catches your driving work so nicely. Motzer lays down a sort of bedrock of lamentation over which Reuter soars. Advanced as it gets technically, there is a minimalism somewhere-no wasted notes and the simplicity of instrumentation draws us into the layered soundscape. This work is new to me and I am glad there is more to come from this project. And thanks for coming to Big Ears here in Knoxville-it, too, was killer, oobe. At 75, you’ve pushed my jazz playing toward math influences!
Buttery hands! I didn't know where the downbeat was throughout, will listen again! 🥴 Hearing this makes me imagine what it might have been like if you'd played with Holdsworth.
That would have been a dream come true. Can say at least i met him once and shook his hand. The tune is mostly in 7/8, but am positive beats were dropped here and there. The music on the album is completely improvised, so there’s always room for interpretation.
👏👏👏✌️✌️
Glad I got to see you guys open with Sodom earlier this year. Definitely did not see that coming.
Awesome work, by an awesome musician!
Amazing work Kenny! Heard your name mentioned by Haake from Meshuggah and I'm blown away to say the least. Crazy the variety of styles you can play at an elite level. Any chance you know the name of this particular song?
Nin Reptile Great version here.
@@cowboycam2240 Oh God 🤦🏻♂️ that baseline should have given it away lol thanks bro
Who else is here after meshuggas drummer said that Kenny is one of the most impressive drummers ever? And yeah wow...
:D
Dis guyyyyy
Dis guy! Guilty as charged. Wow!
He was right
that's exactly what got me into this band
soooo clean, soooo technical. bravo!
so tasteful <3
Another reason why you're my favorite drummer
found you 5 mins ago, subscribed of course
Your playing says it all.
The elaboration is a clear marking of the territory for the intended audience. Thank you!
The whole kit sounds incredible! Love the new cymbals!
A buen saperoco, ni se entiende.
Wow. Amazing drummer, obviously he would have to be to be playing with Alex. I would have killed to have had a local drummer with this talent back when I used to do the band thing. Amazing!
hey man amazing touch!
<333
Kenny, have you thought about writing a book of exercises? would buy....
4:11 ДЕЙСТВИЯ!
Would love to see a video of you explaining your grip, and maybe some tips? I notice you kinda switch grips every so often. But very cool
Found out about you through John Zorn and your work in Insurrection. Had the CD for a couple of years now and showed my Pops yesterday and he kept asking me who the drummer was and why I haven’t searched for you (as I play drums too🤣). Just want to say how much I appreciate your musicianship and because of you and Zorn, my pops and I have bonded over your music. If you give lessons, would love to take one some day from you just to get better clarity on rudiments, stick control, and different practice techniques. Stay legend!
Also gave my Dad a music history on John Zorn and have been religiously buying all of his works through CD/Vinyl for about 5 years now. Keep inspiring you beautiful human.
Burned the house down this weekend at Big Ears festival in Knoxville. The shows were beyond phenomenal as these guys were matched note for note in a very complex matrix of musical power. Check out this festival, btw-most concentrated place of creative energy on the planet.
@@robertalbiston7822 I wanted to go so so bad but I’m all the way in California 😭 a whole weekend of Zorns ensembles must’ve been such a spiritual and special experience 😖
Yummy
Yeah, Kenny!!! 🤘🤘🤘
Still one of my favorite drummers ever!!!
Dude you’re so fun to watch drum 🤘
My fav drummer in the prog metal scene by far...also love his work with john zorn
incredible!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing iv been listen to Richy Ray and Bobby since I was a little kid and I never get tired listen to there music. Love the drums very nice.
Then that must not really be stuff.