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Dennis Chambers
Dennis Chambers started playing drums at the age of 4 and by the age of 6 he was playing in nightclubs. Chambers had no former schooling in music. All his musical training came from playing in nightclubs. At the age of 18 he went from High School to a band called Parliament and Funkadelic. He joined the band in 1978 and played until 1985. From that point he joined Special EFX in 1985.
In 1987 Chambers joined the David Sanborn Band and the John Scofield Band, which ended 1989. Shortly afterwards he joined the Mike Stern/Bob Berg Band. From that time he has played in other bands and with band leaders such as: Bill Evans, Mike Urbaniak, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Steve Kahn, The Brecker Brothers Band, Santana and many others. He has recorded 3 albums with the group CAB, CAB, CAB@ Grammy Nominated and CAB4. He also recorded his own record Getting Even with Pioneer Records and instructional Video with DCI.
A drummer whose propulsive style and versatility have enabled him to play in combos or large groups, and work with fusion and hard bop bandleaders, Dennis Chambers has also released two sessions as a leader. He's also recorded and played with Bob Berg, Bill Evans (sax), Victor Bailey, Bob Belden, Kevin Eubanks and Mike Stern among others.
Album Reviews
- Boston T Party by Woodrow Wilkins
- Boston T Party by Jim Santella
- Outbreak by Todd S. Jenkins
September 17, 2012
Jazz-Fusion All-Star Trio Scott Henderson Jeff Berlin Dennis Chambers...
November 17, 2009
Dean Brown with Dennis Chambers and Will Lee Release "DBIII: Live in...
March 18, 2008
Bassoonist Paul Hanson Releases New Album Featuring Dennis Chambers
December 06, 2004
Berklee College of Music Inaugurates its 3rd President, Roger H. Brown,...
May 05, 2003
Fusion Allstars: Dennis Chambers and Victor Wooten Join Mike Stern at...
May 09, 2003
Fusion/Jam Allstars: Dennis Chambers And Victor Wooten Join Mike Stern...
December 10, 2002
Bill Evans And Dennis Chambers To Release New CDs On ESC Records In...
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Last Updated: October 24, 2013
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