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Billy Cobham

Born: May 16, 1944 in Panama

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Genre: Jazz

Styles: Fusion, Post-Bop, Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk

Biography: 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, ...Read full biography

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Spectrum

Released: 1973

Label: Rhino Atlantic

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Drummer Billy Cobham was fresh from his success with the Mahavishnu Orchestra when he recorded his debut album, which is still his best. Most of the selections showcase Cobham in a quartet with keyboardist ...Read full review

Inner Conflicts

Released: 1977

Label: Wounded Bird

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A solid effort that has been dismissed based upon its associations with two Cobham lemons, Simplicity of Expression: Depth of Thought and B.C., all recorded around the same time. This recording finds Cobham ...Read full review

More Billy Cobham albums: Main Albums (37), Compilations (13), DVD/Video (8)

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Herbie Hancock

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