Billy Cobham

Cobham performs with Michal Urbaniak, Mike Stern, Gil Goldstein, and Tim Landers. Each artist plays solos and artists' interactions are captured on film.

Only a few times in history has a musician been singled out as the world-class master of his instrument. Billy Cobham is one of those few artists. For over 30 years, he has received international acclaim as the total consummate drummer. Billy Cobham's explosive technique powered some of the fusion genre's most important early recordings -- including groundbreaking efforts by Miles Davis and Mahavishnu Orchestra -- before he became an accomplished band leader in his own right. At his best, Cobham harnessed his amazing dexterity into thundering high octane hybrids of jazz complexity and rock and roll aggression. He was capabale of subtler, funkier grooves on the one hand, and awe-inspiring solo improvisations on the other.

Three masters explore their roots and capture the full spectrum of the art of Jazz...a display of lyrical sensuality and sizzling pyrotechnics. Features Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Billy Cobham performing 7 tracks plus 2 bonus concert performances: "Speak Like a Child" and "Little Waltz." Three masters explore their roots and capture the full spectrum of the art of jazz in this display of lyri

Music legends Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Billy Cobham team up to form the World of Rhythm in this concert performance captured live at Plazzo dei Congressi, Lugano in January of 1983. Songs include "Toys", "Little Waltz", "Princess", "Walking" and more.

Billy Cobham was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1987[1] and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013.[2] AllMusic biographer Steve Huey said, "Generally acclaimed as fusion's greatest drummer, Billy Cobham's explosive technique powered some of the genre's most important early recordings – including groundbreaking efforts by Miles Davis and the Mahavishnu Orchestra

Lorsqu'un artiste de la stature de Quincy Jones célèbre son 75e anniversaire, vous pouvez être sûr que ce sera une fête. Le concert principal a duré plus de deux heures et demie et les musiciens se sont ensuite répandus dans les bars et cafés de Montreux avec la musique toujours forte alors que le soleil se levait le lendemain matin! Accompagnement sur tous les titres fournis par le Montreux In The Big Band sous la direction de Pepe Lienhard. Gamme incroyable d'artistes dont: Patti Austin, Petula Clark, Billy Cobham, Herbie Hancock, Mick Hucknall, Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Angelique Kidjo, Beverley Knight, James Moody, Nana Mouskouri, Naturally 7, Paolo Nutini, Freda Payne, Lee Ritenour, Curtis Stigers et bien d'autres. Interpréter des chansons et de la musique associées à Quincy Jones tout au long de sa longue carrière.

The original line-up of the one of the most important jazz-rock fusion groups of all time, featuring John McLaughlin, Jan Hammer, Billy Cobham, Jerry Goodman and Rick Laird.

nspirational, 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.

Billy Cobham 5tet. - Live at Nancy Jazz Pulsation 2011 Billy Cobham - drums Jean Marie Ecay - guitare, Cristophe Cravero - keyboards, violin, Michael Mondesir - bass, Camelia Ben Naceur - keyboards Tracklist 1. Mirage 2. Obliquely Speaking 3. Two for Juan 4. A days Grace 5. Crosswinds 6. Isle of Skype 7. Stratus 8. Alfa Wawas 9. Red Baron

Two original members of Mahavishnu Orchestra reunite for a live concert in Montreux in 2010

This is clearly underlined in the live recording made in September 2002 at the Paris New Morning club. The New Morning - The Paris Concert DVD contains twelve great tracks, where all of the musicians involved show themselves to be fantastic soloists. High points are the new versions of "Crosswinds", "Dreamer", "Mister BC", "Dessiccated Coconuts", "Stratus" and "Spectrum".

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