Billy Cobham
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He is the first drummer to unseat Buddy Rich in the Down Beat music polls.
Cobham has played and recorded with hundreds of top musicians, including Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Larry Coryell, and Horace Silver; and is famous for his explosive, fast, spectacular playing.
He has been sampled, most famously by Massive Attack in their tune “Safe from Harm”, centered on the beat and bassline of Cobham’s “Stratus”, from his debut album Spectrum, as well as on Souls of Mischief’s “93 Til Infinity” from the song “Heather” on his album “Crosswinds.”
Fans of Cobham’s should check out the “Spectrum” lp featuring Tommy Bolin (of Deep Purple, James Gang and Zephyr fame) on lead guitar.
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Spectrum
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The Best Of
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dequarus
"Spectrum" (1973): Jazz-fusion con toques funk, rock, blues, ciertos matices soul, velocidad vertiginosa, humor, inteligencia, virtuosismo, con Tommy Bolin tocando una guitarra sintetizada, piano eléctrico y moog de Jan Hammer, vientos, toques prog de flauta, solos de batería inimitables... Disco imprescindible.
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Hobo_Tramp
"A funky thide of sings" is awesome!
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Chromaticity1
I saw him perform live 4 years ago. Easily one of the best drummers I have ever heard.
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JazzCaravan
Funky YEAH
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heedstoone
Beast!
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Mr_Oldschool
It's mind boggling what this guy does with a drum set.
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bashlichev
Black Jesus
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Firstlittlejo
Give the drummer some!
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pone2none
great props for this awesome dynamic drummer!!!
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Assedor
Billy is the greatest drummer of musical Olympus. His contribution to the musical legacy can not be overstated
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mozes_kriebel
Hmm It is such a shame a lot of his tracks are spoiled by trumpets or other instruments who are way too shrill at some points:(. Did he also make more music with piano for example, or with less shrill/high used instruments?
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Firstlittlejo
I have to correct myself please forgive Stanley Clarke live at the Greek unbelievable. Heard he was at NAM this year and residing in Switzerland. Wish you all the best Billy!!!
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Quadropheni
Real Genius Of Drums
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jwcross
I've been listening to Billy C. for over 20 years. I saw him at the Philedelphia Spectrum a long time ago when 'Spectrum' came out. He was strapped in a chair spinning around and upside down while he drummed to 'Quadrant' 4'. It was freakin unbeleivable! I've turned alot of people on to him. I have just about everything he's done and been involved in. I first heard him in the early 70's and still think he's the best. I hate it when some people tell me they've never heard of him. I actually met him momentarily with a friend who had back stage passes. My buddy asked him for some drumsticks and Billy said "no, wait for Thanksgiving and take them from a turkey" Hah! My buddy was pissed! A true living legend! Jimmy C.
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Firstlittlejo
Goodbye Porkpie Hat on Stanley Jordan Live at the Greek.
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optimistic_tour
I think Inner Conflicts is measurably improved by staring at the image on the sleeve while listening...
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mozes_kriebel
This dude is amazing. I heard one song (Rush hour, with George Duke) and I´m totally in love with his style. If i´d like to find more of his music, where should I start? Please leave a shout at my profile if you have suggestions:)
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flowersandsun
Amazing!
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floatondc
started a fusion jazz group. anyone wana join?http://www.last.fm/group/Fusion+Jazz
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Tonetus
MY FAVORITE DRUMMER OF ALL TIME !! Great Billy ...i adore his Drum-style ! :)
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