Double-Pedal Artistry of Japan's Akira Jimbo

Groovissimo · February 25th, 2005, 01:51 AM

For those of you who have never seen Japan's Akira Jimbo in action ! Razor-sharp chops and double-pedal
precision ! Just click on:

http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/jimbo2.html

Daniel LeClaire · February 25th, 2005, 02:39 AM

Even if you don't like his drumming you have to admire his taste in shoes. [img]wink.gif[/img]

I recently picked up an album featuring Akira and he is fast becoming one of my favorite drummers.

cjbdrm · February 25th, 2005, 03:56 AM

Nice chops...I don't know what it is, but his toms always sound like the heads need changing! They sound 'rubbery'. I've got two vids and that's what they sound like...

**CLWarunki** · February 25th, 2005, 07:17 AM

Jimbo has chops AND style! He's funny too... check out the MD FEST 2000 DVD.

Man, I didn't know he could rip it up on double kick though, nice fast triplet pattern!

I'd like to try his signature snare... but I do agree his toms sound like crap, kinda cheap... same with his K ride for some reason.

**FlamTriplet** · February 25th, 2005, 08:22 AM

Jimbo is an amazing drummer. I particularly like his Independance video. It seems like every 10 seconds on it, there is a pattern worth working a week on.

**Groovemeister** · February 25th, 2005, 11:54 AM

His chops and feel are outstanding.

I have his signature snare in Beech, before they changed it to maple and it's one of my all time favourite drums... So versatile!!

MP

**Klemme** · February 25th, 2005, 01:02 PM

Yeah i have the MD2000 DVD too!

he has chops etc. but his creativity with triggers is amazing! really tasty!

Daniel LeClaire · February 25th, 2005, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by cjbdrm:
...I don't know what it is, but his toms always sound like the heads need changing! They sound 'rubbery'...

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I would say his toms sound bouncy or lively rather than rubbery. Personally, I think his sound kills! Different strokes I guess.....