Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham

Nascimento : 1944-05-16, Colón, Panama

História

William Emanuel Cobham Jr. (born May 16, 1944) is a Panamanian–American jazz drummer who came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with trumpeter Miles Davis and then with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. According to AllMusic, Cobham is generally acclaimed as fusion's greatest drummer. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013. 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 – before he became an accomplished bandleader in his own right. At his best, Cobham harnessed his amazing dexterity into thundering, high-octane hybrids of jazz complexity and rock & roll aggression." Cobham's influence stretched far beyond jazz, including on progressive rock contemporaries like Bill Bruford of King Crimson and Danny Carey of Tool. Prince played a version of Cobham's Stratus in concert. Phil Collins, who named Mahavishnu Orchestra's The Inner Mounting Flame as a key influence on his early style said, "Billy Cobham played some of the finest drumming I've ever heard on that record."

Perfil

Billy Cobham

Filmes

Billy Cobham: Spectrum 40 - Live at Lotos Jazz Festival
Self - drums
Billy Cobham - Live At Nancy Jazz Pulsation 2011
Self - drums
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
John McLaughlin & Billy Cobham: Live at Montreux 2010
Self - drums
Two original members of Mahavishnu Orchestra reunite for a live concert in Montreux in 2010
Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux
Self
Quando um artista da estatura de Quincy Jones comemora 75 anos, pode ter certeza que será uma festa e tanto. O show principal durou mais de duas horas e meia e os músicos então se espalharam pelos bares e cafés de Montreux com a música ainda forte enquanto o sol estava nascendo na manhã seguinte! Backing em todas as faixas fornecidas pelo Montreux In The Big Band conduzido por Pepe Lienhard. Incrível line-up de artistas, incluindo: 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 e muitos mais. Tocando canções e músicas associadas a Quincy Jones ao longo de sua longa carreira.
Jazz Legends: Billy Cobham Live At The Palais Des Festivals Hall Cannes 1989
Self
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.
Billy Cobham's Glass Menagerie: Live in Riazzino, Switzerland
Self
Cobham performs with Michal Urbaniak, Mike Stern, Gil Goldstein, and Tim Landers. Each artist plays solos and artists' interactions are captured on film.
Billy Cobham's: New Morning The Paris Concert
Self
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".
Common Ground Inspiration Drum DVD
Self
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.
World of Rhythm: Live in Lugano
Self
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.
Herbie Hancock Trio: Hurricane!
Self - Drums
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
The Billy Cobham - George Duke Band: Live at Montreaux 1976
Self
Mahavishnu Orchestra - Live In France 1972
Self (drums)
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.