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      • Lunar Octet
      • State of Mind
      • Jon Krosnick Quintet
      • Pangaea
      • Silver Sax
      • The Ferric Fang Quartet and Brasswind
      • The New Jazz Sextet II
      • The New Jazz Sextet I
      • Jon Krosnick Trio 2019 NYC
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    • Past Performances
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    • With Saxophonist Paul McCandless
    • Celebrating Michael Brecker, with Tod Dickow
    • Celebrating John Coltrane
    • With Vocalist Rocío Guitard
    • Educational Workshops >
      • Workshops for Students
      • Example Workshop for Younger Children
      • Example Workshop for Older Children
      • Guide for Teachers
      • Educational Philosophy
      • Residencies and Master Classes
      • Concerts for Seniors
      • The Business of Jazz
    • Orchestra Collaborations >
      • Project Overview
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      • The Arranger: Jerry Depuit
      • Posters and Programs for Orchestra Appearances
      • Buy a Recording
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      • The Arranger: Jerry Depuit
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    • The Turnaround - Vol. 1
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      • Nguyen Le
      • Peter Erskine
      • Kevyn Lettau
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      • Dewa Budjana
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CHARGED PARTICLES: Jazz with a spark!
Dennis Chambers
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Charged Particles performed with superstar drummer Dennis Chambers at TFI Fridays in Columbus, Ohio.
Drummer Dennis Chambers has recorded and performed with John Scofield, George Duke, Brecker Brothers, Santana, Parliament/Funkadelic, John McLaughlin, Niacin, Mike Stern, CAB, and many others.  Despite a lack of formal training, Chambers has become well known among drummers for his technique and speed.  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.  Chambers exhibits a powerful style that is technically proficient, yet highly musical and groove-oriented.  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 was 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.'

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 old, 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 including, "Rapper's Delight."  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.


Dennis Chambers' Website