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Billy Cobham
     The legendary Billy Cobham, with his matchless, dazzling, ambidextrous skills as a drummer, has applied the same insistent fervor to his long list of monumental achievements. He's an accomplished composer and record producer.

Jeff Pocaro
    To me there was no better drummer than Jeff Porcaro. His musicianship and kindness to me will never be forgotten. OUR LOSS IS HEAVEN'S GAIN. Richard Marx

Dennis Chambers
     Dennis Chambers started playing drums at the age of 4 and by the age of 6 he was playing in nightclubs. Chambers had no former schooling in music. All his musical training came from playing in nightclubs. At the age of 18 he went from High School to a band called Parliament and Funkadelic.

Steve Gadd
     Steve Gadd's credit and influence can be found on albums by Chick Corea, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, and Frank Sinatra, among thousands of others. His innovative style has influenced the sound of modern music, and is echoed by virtually every other contemporary drummer.

Harvey Mason
    Harvey Mason is probably the most recorded and most influential drummer / percussionist in this genre." proclaims Nathan East. " I first became aware of him in the days of Herbie Hancock's Headhunters and he had a patented beat that every drummer learned.

Will Kennedy
     Recognized as one of the top drummers in the world, Will Kennedy's performances have not only inspired a generation of musicians, but have helped to define the leading edge of contemporary jazz.