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Billy Cobham is a Panamanian–American jazz drummer who played with Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and others. He is known for his fusion of jazz, rock, and funk, and his innovative drum kits and techniques.
Jun 13, 2024 · Read an exclusive interview with jazz-rock drummer Billy Cobham, who talks about his career, from military bands to Mahavishnu Orchestra. Learn about his classic album Spectrum and how he was fired from the band.
Apr 25, 2014 · Billy Cobham was the first drummer to combine jazz, funk and rock into a style that never abandoned itself to blandness. To this day no drummer matches his ability to blend rock...
- Mike Hobart
Sep 22, 2022 · Watch and listen to the jazz fusion legend Billy Cobham perform his classic compositions from his 1974 album Crosswinds. Learn more about his career, influences and drumming style in an exclusive interview with KNKX jazz host Abe Beeson.
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Apr 26, 2023 · Learn how the drummer Billy Cobham made his solo career with his first album Spectrum in 1973, featuring musicians like Tommy Bolin and Jan Hammer. Discover the story behind the album's creation, recording and reception in this feature article.
- Charles Waring
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 — before he became an accomplished bandleader in his own right.
Join the legendary jazz-fusion drummer Billy Cobham and the BBC Concert Orchestra for a special concert to celebrate his 80th birthday. Guy Barker conducts and arranges his music, including Spectrum, Red Baron, and Crosswinds.
