Jimmy Vincent drummer with Louis Prima sing sing sing
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- You really can't find to much video on this drumming genius.Jimmy Vincent usually played a Slingerland Radio King drum kit,but it looks like the one tom tom says Rogers.
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I knew Jimmy personally but only as an older man out here in Vegas (he lived in Henderson). He taught me his "patented shuffle groove" as he called it. I loved the guy. We bought some cymbals together at a music store here in Vegas. He loved to shine them up and display them proudly at his place. What an underrated super star he was. Did you see/hear those single stroke rolls in this particular clip? He was a natural and gave me a lot of encouragement.
Any pointers on that shuffle groove ?
@@STUCATZOMARINE It 's probably about ordinary "double shuffle" in fast tempo.
Funny, but Bobby Morris is known to be the inventor of this groove, also. At least, Daniel Glass so writes the in a facebook, because many yers ago he taked interview Bobby. In my opinion, it's just invention of the wheel. Just some people are successful for to make something ordinary popular.
Very cool story my friend. And yeah the single stroke roll man!
I met Jimmy vincent in 1974-75 . The group was called the Goofers. All the originals were still playing except the young keyboard guy. Jimmy used to do the monkey mask every day. The base player whose name escapes me told me that Buddy Rich said that Vincent had the fastest wrists next to him.
Oh! I was managing a Vegas style show room in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. I became good friends with the boys. Especially Red Blaunt, the Trombone player.
One of the great under rated drummers in the 50's and 60's. Had great chops!!!!
Louis Prima in Vegas left his mark there forever. Vincent played his heart out among the best muscians ever.
Jimmy saw me play many years ago in Atlantic City and gave me words of encouragement. He was an excellent drummer and an absolute crazy man on and off stage. Gotta love his showmanship!! Wish there were more videos of Jimmy available.
I give Louis Prima a lot of kudos.. This was a guy that had the ability to reinvent himself and adapt as the music scene changed... My parents were big fans, and saw him perform many times throughout his career... He was known as one of the hardest working entertainers in the business.. It didn't matter if Louis was performing for 20 people or a packed venue... You always got a high energy show, and his trademark interaction with his audience... 100% every night, and often 3 shows on a given day.. One of the best Front Mans of his day..
This was fabulous. What a talent Jimmy Vincent! Of course, Louis Prima chose the best.
Probably the most entertaining drummer I've ever seen!
Jimmy Vincent RULES! This cat needs to get credit and his legacy needs to be known! So cool and man, this due played with heart!
One of the greatest Big Band/Swing songs ever!!! Love the drumming solo!
This is so great. Jimmy was so funny and seemingly would do anything for a laugh. One thing for sure, his playing was no joke! Cat had super chops and really knew how to lay it down! Awesome Rogers kit too! Thanks for this wonderful post. Nice way to end my day!
knew the guys saw them many times at Harrahs in Lake Tahoe..Me and my band worked at Harvey's wagon Wheel right across the street..We got off work and headed to Harrahs to see our favorite show band great musicians and did dixieland at times with an unbelievable drive..Sam had the biggest sound on Tenor I ever heard..My sax player Bobby Pollihan was darn close to Sam and they were good buddies....The band would buy my band drinks every night..My first few years on the road we di alot of their music as I also played trumpet and my piano player could also play a mean trombone..Ralph Winn was his name..No one played a shuffle better than Jimmy Vincent...no body..The main characters have left us but what a memory...
Freakin awesome!! I just ordered the Louis Prima : In Person, and I saw this drum solo with Jimmy Vincent and was like damn! Not THATS a drum solo!!! I just recently discovered Prima and Vincent (im 29) and I WISH i was in those days to see them live!
Jimmy Vincent was one great drummer; as fast as anyone ever.
Some of the very best that you will ever see again!!!
Thank you so much for posting this. I never heard of the guy. What talent!! Those were the days for sure!
Thanks for the upload Slick . " Sing, sing, sing ", Has been my favorite piece since 1970. The first time I heard Benny and Gene's Carnegie Hall recording. , I was hooked. I always loved Louis's stuff, when ever I could find it. Not often enough, ever ! ANY WAY. I just, tonight, found out that LOUIS WROTE it ! ! ! And the reason for this is ; wait for it ; a Japanese High School Marching Band ! ! ! Their theme song is " Sing '". Absolutely mind blowing. They are that amazing. Again , thanks for the info. This old man is happier now that my three favorites are involved with " Sing ". And now the young Japanese musicians will keep it alive .
Tachibana Senior High School Band
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Yes, Jimmy Vincent was so underrated. Rarely do you hear his name come up in discussions of the greatest drummers. But, he's not the only one in this band who's underrated. Louis Prima could hold his own on trumpet against the best of any era. The same is true for Sam Butera, but on saxophone. I get such a kick when I focus on the band members while Louis is jumping all over the stage singing his heart out to perfection, never missing a note. All the while, Keely Smith staring at them with a blank look on her face as if she's numb by how many times she's seen these guys act like little boys. They are hysterical, as is Louis both reacting to them and instigating them. Their's is a well-rehearsed insanity that created the best music ever and an awful lot of laughs. I'm glad someone had the presence of mind to save videotapes of their performances during an era when videotapes were erased and reused. What a shame for all the taped performances, not just Louis Prima's, that weren't preserved. Let's revel in what we have and make sure it's never lost.
Have never heard of this guy until now , and i know of most of the best, but WOW this guy should be up there with those house hold named greats.
Errr he is !
Great! Didn't know him. Amazing!
After watching Benny, Gene, and Harry, I wanted to see a performance of the guy who wrote it. I'd ever heard of Jimmy Vincent before this but WOW.
I could watch this over and over again. There were so many talented musicians in the Witnesses, it's a shame how little information there is out there.
Thanks so much for posting. And JoJo, I remember the JV site when it was active. Glad you're keeping his memory alive.
Fantastic drummer! I've never heard him before, thanks for sharing! I'll have to look him up. As for the kit, that's a Rogers, through and through. You can actually see the swiv-o-matic cymbal tilter on the crash to his right is loose at the end of the video clip, teetering back and forth. Swiv-O-Matic tom holder, Rogers bread and butter lugs throughout. Beautiful kit... wish I had it.
I'm listening to a mono Prima LP right now called Rock and Roll, which was a 1957 reissue that kicks off with a studio version of "Sing, Sing, Sing" that's instrumental and begins with Prima introducing the drummer, who then dominates the track. Just posted it for sale on Amazon.
@SamButeraFan...I hope this isn't taken down.This cat should be seen,heard and remembered,along with many other greats.
Jimmy's right leg must be twice as big as his left. That single bass drum never stops!
That was fantastic! He never took his foot off the kick drum and never missed a beat the entire time
One of the best (and most swinging) drummers ever...and a true inspiration!
Grampa Bonzo. Much respect for this very underrated drummer.
Wow!!! That's what I call chops and showmanship! Why didn't I hear of him at the time?? He's just phenomenal!
That was spectacular! Thanks for sharing!
WOW Just great. I have never seen this before! FANTASTIC what a group too!
didn't expect that. loved every second of it.
"King Louie" in Disney's animated movie, "Jungle Book". Only Louie could inspire this character. Obviously, Jimmy Vincent is an underrated drummer who deserves more credit than he actually got. Wonderful video.
What a great post!!!!! Thank you!!!!! Truly iconic stuff!!!!!
I loved this guy and excellent drummer very colorful!
Jimmy Vincent…one of my very favorite drummers!
lots of energy lots of fun and fantastic music! What more could one ask for?
Tremendous talent, a wonderful show, skill to burn, fun, real music with the laughs floating away...
Wow! This is great thanks for posting.
Awesome! Rock drummers, eat your hearts out!
We’re not eating our hearts out, we venerate Jimmy as one of the first drummers to go from Swing to what would eventually become Rock and Roll. Louis Jordan’s drummer was doing the same thing simultaneously. There’s a direct line from those guys to Earl Palmer. Prima and Jordan are worth digging into.They’re amazing!
What I never heard of this guy before. He clearly has the chops too! Look at that single stroke roll!
Prima's musicians were all great.
Amazing! Thanks for posting.
FANTASTIC!!!!
Old but gold.
thanks for posting - great stuff!
Thanks for sharing this that was awesome
That’s classic Vegas lounge entertainment. I caught the tail end of that era as a bassist working the Nevada circuit, back in the day-
Pure Talent 🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸
Man i wish i coulda been there Such talent
Thanks for posting this video 👍👍👍👍👍
My cousin Ronnie James (Ronald James Di'Stasio) played jazz guitar for Louie from 1967 to 1977,
I've got a later Louie Prima LP with Ronnie playing guitar.
The Witnesses.
I'll see him July 9th celebrating my father's 90th Birthday party.
Ron also played on You'll Never Find by Lou Rawls
congrats to your dad, mine will be 91 in october and ask Ronnie if he played with Prima when Ronnie Barron was in the Witnesses
I will. The keyboard player he said was phenomenal died in a plane crash.
yeah he was... i pulled out my album and listened to it which i hadnt heard in a few years...all great players ,you had to be great to play in Louie's band no matter what era.
Rudimental man awesome!You know Bonzo and Neil where watching this guy!
what a drummer
Amazing.
Classic love it 🎼❤️
The drummer is Jimmy Vincent, my father and we are much more interested in keeping his legacy alive for his fans than making a buck. Thanks for the positive comments. JoJo Breazeale. I have a fan page for him on facebook if you'd like to join. Jo
You ROCK Jo Jo.
Awesome!
That was amazing
love it !
Great drummer and hilarious.
Fantastic
The days of entertainment ❤️
Thanks for the lesson!
I have a much earlier video of Jimmy playing Sing, Sing, Sing with Prima, on VHS somewhere. I'm surprised it isn't up here already because it was on a commercially released Big Band comp video
I love the great paly
Brilliant & Fun!
Sick, sick, sick ❤️
Great stuff. Overwhelming trying to keep up with all the wonderful artists of the past. I'm fairly hip on some but I learn new ones all the time and it's like...Geez, I must live under a rock. The newer artists... some, okay... some I could give a shit.. these older cats, yeah, I can appreciate that! That must mean I'm old, hahaha...I am, Dammit all...lol
Vincent was as fast any any drummer who ever played. Great grooves, shuffles etc.
All drums Rogers except for the large tom on his right,which is a 40's Radio King Slingerland
+ralfodrum Just like me. I have a Slingerland Radio King 20 x 20 floor tom CALF HEAD
Just like ME
Have watched and revered many drummers. None more than God's own drummer,the great, Buddy Rich. This kid us his reincarnation!!
Good good cover My friend
Tengo 15 años y amo esta música gracias al mafia 2 ❤️
The driving force behind Prima.
@jojodrummers. He is awesome, Buddy Rich's spiritual brother it would appear. I'm sure you're full of the same fun loving spirit.
Hot damn!
Maestro
Fantastic 😂
cool footage...what year ?
WAY TO GO JIMMY......
The last time I checked he wasn't listed in Drummerword, which is a crime. I'm going to try to get that rectified
wow
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I think the snare he's playing was the custom one he had...on the way here.
That is a Rogers kit there.....Chrome dynasonic snare,as well
+ralfodrum One of the reasons they sounded so good.
An extremly well sounding kit
Jimmy Vincent was the maddest drummer in TH-cam even before TH-cam was created... 😵😵
WOW--The Baddest cat around---love him--yea baby
WOW WHAT CHOPS, EVEN LOOKS LIKE BUDDY RICH.
That’s an impressive tempo. Some of those chops are reminiscent of Papa Jo Jones so I am assuming this is one of his influences.
Even has the same kit setup.
who played the drums in the studio on "just a gigolo" ? was it jimmy vincent ? also on "oh marie" ?
I think it was Paul Ferrara
It was Bobby Morris, another great drummer
Now that’s an entertainer.
He even looks like Buddy Rich.
I thought that too. I've not come across him before, great performance and he made me laugh as well as :-)
The drummer in Iron Butterfly definitely borrowed some licks from Jimmy.
Great funny drummer !!!!!!
Anyone remaster this?tag me in the link if you do.
Great musicians !!! May be, a Lot of us in our 50's remember Walt Disney's Jungle book. Well these guys Played " I wanna be like you " ( when Mowgly is kidnapped by the monkeys ). I ' play Dixieland for that, believe it ir not.
Bernardo H Phil Harris vocals
Prima played trumpet and did the voice of King Louie, but I've seen Biff Adam credited as a session player on the soundtrack. Later Adam was Merle Haggard's longtime drummer.
Great entertainment.Not many know louis wrote Sing Sing Sing!
Floor tom on his left! Ahead of his time. Fun solo!
A touch of Buddy Rich.
😂just super
Don`t be fooled, this was Buddy Rich filling in with some spare nights between tours.