Joe Chambers
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Biography
Joe Chambers (born June 25, 1942) is an American jazz drummer, pianist, vibraphonist and composer. He attended the Philadelphia Conservatory for one year. In the 1960s and 1970s, Chambers gigged with many high-profile artists such as Eric Dolphy, Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter, and Chick Corea. During this period, his compositions were featured on some of the albums on which he appeared, such as those with Freddie Hubbard and Bobby Hutcherson. He has released fifteen albums as a bandleader and been a member of several incarnations of Max Roach's M'Boom percussion ensemble.
He has also taught, including at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City, where he leads the Outlaw Band. In 2008, he was hired to be the Thomas S. Kenan Distinguished Professor of Jazz in the Department of Music at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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Joe Chambers
Joe Chambers Moving Pictures Orchestra (Recorded Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola)
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- Lady In My Life
- Sabah el Nur
- Circles
- Tu-Way-Pock-E-Way (New Orleans Street Beat)
- Medina
- Jihad
- The Outlaw
- Lend Me Your Ears featuring Eddie Gomez
- The Almoravid
- Early Minor
- Gazelle Suite
- Catta
- Airegin
- Underground (Railroad) System
- Landscapes
- Lonesome Lover
- Indian Song featuring Joe Chambers
- Etcetera featuring Joe Chambers
- Electric Nipple featuring Eddie Gomez
- Dance Kobina
- Poinciana
- Bembe
- Escapade
- I Think It's Time to Say Goodbye
