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Getting Even (Album) by Dennis Chambers

Artist Biography For Dennis Chambers

Dennis Chambers Is An American Drummer Who Has Recorded / Performed With Many Including Parliament / Funkadelic Santana Steely Dan John Scofield And John McLaughlin. Despite A Complete Lack Of Formal Training Chambers Has Become Well-Known Among Drummers For His Impressive Technique. Chambers Is Particularly Regarded For His Ability To Play "in The Pocket" With Many Notable Funk And Fusion Bass Players. Chambers Exhibits A Style That Is Technically Proficient Yet Unlike Many Other Virtuoso Musicians Highly Musical And Groove-Oriented. Chambers Began Drumming At 4 Years Old And Was Gigging In Baltimore-Area Nightclubs By The Age Of 6. In 1978 At 18 Years Old He Joined Parliament/Funkadelic And Stayed With Them Until 1985. Since Then He Has Played With Most Of The Major Figures In Jazz/fusion Music. He Is Currently Touring With Carlos Santana And Makes Appearences With His Band Niacin.

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Frogtoon Music Album Info: Getting Even

Originally Released In 1991 This Hard-To-Find Fusion Recording Is Worth Searching For.
This Session Features The Brilliant Drumming Of Dennis Chambers Who Was Just Coming Into His Own At This Stage Of His Career.
The Selections Are Fairly Typical To The Music Chambers Was Playing With John Scofield Who He Uses Here On A Few Tracks Along With Another Former Employer Guitarist Mike Stern. The Chemistry With Scofield Stern Saxophonist Bob Berg And Keyboardist Jim Beard Is Obvious As The Three Have Worked Together On Several Sessions.
The Temptation To Overplay Here Is Addressed By A Strong Dedication To The Groove And By Allowing Each Player Ample Space. Aside From Chambers' Innovative And Powerful Drumming The Session's Excitement Is Enhanced By The Rousing Playing Of Guitarist Jimi Tunnell.
While This Debut Is Not In The Same Class As Stratus Billy Cobham Or Essence Of Mystery Alphonse Mouzon Dennis Chambers Demonstrates Why He Is Considered To Be One Of The Most Innovative And Important Players In The History Of Drumming. This Debut Is A Fine Representation Of His Playing Although Fans Are Encouraged To Seek Out His Extensive Discography As A 'sideman' To Appreciate His Full Contributions.

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