DENNIS CHAMBERS DRUM SOLO
BIOGRAFIA
Dennis Chambers (born May 9, 1959) is an American drummer who has recorded and performed with John Scofield, George Duke,Brecker Brothers, Santana, Parliament/Funkadelic, John McLaughlin, Niacin, Mike Stern, CAB, Greg Howe, and many others. Despite a lack of formal training, Chambers has become well known among drummers for his technique and speed.[citation needed]Chambers is particularly regarded for his ability to play "in the pocket" but can also stretch very far out of the pocket which is also a hallmark of his technique.[citation needed] Chambers exhibits a powerful style that is technically proficient, yet highly musical and groove-oriented.[citation needed] He can play in a wide variety of musical genres, but is perhaps most notable for his jazz-fusion, funk, and Latin music playing. He is mostly known for his fast hands and triplets on the bass drum. He has helped many young drummers, the most prominent being Tony Royster, Jr.
In 2007, just before Led Zeppelin were scheduled to play at the O2 Arena in London, John Bonham's son Jason was asked in an interview that if he himself were to pass up the opportunity, which drummer would he recommend to fill the coveted drum throne. His reply was 'If I were to choose, I would probably want a jazz drummer with a strong swing feel. You know what - Dennis Chambers. I think he would "get it", whereas other rock drummers wouldn't.'
In an interview by Bonedo in 2011 Dennis Chambers was asked who some of his influences and favorite drummers were and he mentioned Clyde Stubblefield, Al Jackson Jr.,Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Gary Husband, Jack Dejohnette, Billy Cobham, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Roy Haynes, and Tony Williams.
He performed on the critically acclaimed Maceo Parker live album "Roots and Grooves" album with long time friend Rodney "Skeet" Curtis (bass) and the WDR Big Band. He has toured extensively with Carlos Santana and makes appearances with his band Niacin.
He plays and endorses Pearl drums, pedals, hardware & racks, Zildjian cymbals, Zildjian drumsticks & general accessories and Evans drumheads.
Chambers began drumming at the age of four years, and was gigging in Baltimore-area nightclubs by the age of six. He was recruited in 1981 by the Sugar Hill Label to be their "house drummer." Dennis plays on many Sugar Hill releases . In 1978 (at 18 years old) he joined Parliament/Funkadelic, and stayed with them until 1985. In 1986 he joined the John Scofield band. Since then he has played with most of the major figures in jazz fusion music.
On August 26, 2011 Chambers appeared as a featured drummer on the Late Show with David Letterman's Drum Solo Week II, alongside other such notable players as Tony Royster, Jr., Gavin Harrison, Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland.
DISCOGRAFIA
Year | Personnel | Title | Label |
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1982 | Don Blackman | Don Blackman | Arista Records |
1983 | P-Funk All Stars | Live at the Beverly Theater in Hollywood | Westbound |
1986 | John Scofield | Blue Matter | Gramavision |
1987 | John Scofield | Loud Jazz | Gramavision |
1987 | John Scofield | Pick Hits Live | Gramavision |
1989 | Gary Thomas | By Any Means Necessary | JMT |
1990 | Bill Evans Group (Bill Evans, Chuck Loeb, Jim Beard, Darryl Jones, Dennis Chambers) | Let the Juice Loose (Live at the Blue Note, Tokyo) | Bellaphon |
1990 | Gary Thomas | While the Gate Is Open | JMT |
1991 | Dennis Chambers | Big City | Glass House |
1991 | Gary Thomas | The Kold Kage | JMT |
1992 | Carl Filipiak Group (Carl Filipiak, Dennis Chambers, Paul Soroka, Jim Charlsen, Victor Williams, George Gray, Dave Fairall, Rod Daniels) | Right on Time | Geometric |
1992 | Petite Blonde (Bill Evans, Chuck Loeb, Mitchel Forman, Victor Bailey, Dennis Chambers) | Petite Blonde | Lipstick |
1992 | Brecker Brothers | Return of the Brecker Brothers | GRP |
1992 | Dennis Chambers | Getting Even | Glass House |
1993 | Graffiti (Dennis Chambers, Haakon Graf, Gary Grainger, Ulf Wakenius) | Good Groove | ESC |
1993 | Charles Blenzig, Mike Stern, Will Lee, Alex Foster, Dennis Chambers, Manolo Badrena, Michael Brecker) | Say What You Mean | Big World |
1994 | John McLaughlin & the Free Spirits | Tokyo Live | Japan Import |
1995 | Steely Dan | Alive in America | Giant |
1996 | Niacin (band) | Niacin | Stretch Records |
1997 | John McLaughlin, Gary Thomas | The Heart of Things | Verve/Universum |
1997 | Niacin (band) | Live | Stretch Records |
1998 | Niacin (band) | High Bias | Stretch Records |
1999 | Victor Bailey | Low Blow | ESC |
2000 | Niacin (band) | Live! Blood, Sweat & Beers | Magna Carta |
2000 | John McLaughlin | The Heart of Things / Live in Paris | Polygram |
2000 | CAB | CAB | Tone Center |
2001 | CAB | CAB 2 | Tone Center |
2001 | Brett Garsed, T. J. Helmerich, Gary Willis, Scott Kinsey | Uncle Moe's Space Ranch | Tone Center |
2003 | CAB | CAB 4 | Tone Center |
2002 | Dennis Chambers | Outbreak | Esc |
2003 | Greg Howe, Victor Wooten, Dennis Chambers | Extraction | Tone Center |
2003 | Biréli Lagrène, Dominique Di Piazza, Dennis Chambers | Front Page | Sunnyside |
2006 | Dennis Chambers | Planet Earth | BHM |
2006 | Dennis Chambers, Jeff Berlin, David Fiuczynski, T Lavitz | Boston T Party | Tone Center |
2006 | True Spirit John Grant, Victor Williams, Dennis Chambers, Najee | True Spirit | Independent release |
2007 | Carl Filipiak Group | I Got Your Mantra | Art of Life |
2007 | Maceo Parker WDR Big Band Cologne, Michael Abene conductor, Rodney "Skeet" Curtis (bass) | Roots and Grooves | Heads Up |
2007 | Brett Garsed, T. J. Helmerich, Gary Willis, Scott Kinsey | Moe's Town (Uncle Moe's Space Ranch) | Tone Center |
2008 | Paul Hanson | Frolic in the Land of Plenty | Abstract Logix |
2009 | Dean Brown | DBIII: Live at the Cotton Club Tokyo | BHM |
2009 | Tony Bunn | Small World | ATP |
2010 | Greg Howe, Tetsuo Sakurai, Dennis Chambers | Vital World | Abstract Logix |
2014 | Dennis Chamber | Groove and More | Nicolosi Productions |
2017 | Victor Wooten | Trypnotyx | Vix Records |
DRUM SET
EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION
Crystal Beat Series
Custom
Yellow finish
22x16 bass drum
10x7 tom
12x8 tom
13x9 tom
14x13 floor tom
16x15 floor tom
18x16 floor
tom
14x6.5 Dennis Chambers Signature Snare Drum
DR501 ICON front rack
PCX100 clamp x 4
B1000 boom stand x 4
S2000 snare stand
P2002C double pedal
H2000 hi hat stand
TH2000S tom
holder x 3
D1000 drum throne
CLH100 closed hi hat holder
AX25L adapter
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Reference Series
Yellow Sparkle
2005 Santana tour kit
22x16 bass drum
10x8 tom
12x8 tom
13x9 tom
14x14 floor tom
16x16 floor tom
18x16 floor tom
20x14 gong bass drum
14x6.5 Dennis Chambers Signature Snare Drum
DR501 ICON front rack
PCX100 clamp x 4
B1000 boom stand x 4
S2000 snare stand
P2002C double pedal
H2000 hi hat stand
TH2000S tom holder x 3
D1000 drum
throne
CLH100 closed hi hat holder
AX25L adapter
CIMBALS :
And now you have the chance to listen and try his cymbal setup:
K0909 - 14' K Series Mastersound Hi-Hat - VP CHF 699.-
K0982
- 16' K Custom Series Fast Crash - VP CHF 450.-
K0983 -
17' K Custom Series Fast Crash - VP CHF 494.-
K0984 - 18'
K Custom Series Fast Crash - VP CHF 526.-
K20890 - 22' K Custom
Ride - VP CHF 699.-
A0616 - 16' Oriental China Trash -
VP CHF 375.-
A0621 - 21' Oriental Crash of Doom - VP CHF
483.-
Inspirational, motivational, informational, and generational, this DVD features stunning performances by 14-year-old drumming sensation Tony Royster Jr. and world renowned funk drummer Dennis Chambers playing to original music and drum solos. A special appearance by master drummer/innovator Billy Cobham completes the bond these great drummers share. A special features section includes the original musical performances and "drumless" mixes. Also check out bonus footage from the shoot and a photo gallery of the talented drummers. Produced and directed by drummer/composer Bob Gatzen.
LINK SITO
https://www.dennischambers.com
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