Joe Chambers

Joe Chambers is an American jazz drummer, pianist, vibraphonist, and composer. In the 1960s and 1970s, he collaborated with notable artists such as Eric Dolphy, Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter, and Chick Corea. He played on several iconic Blue Note albums from that era. As a leader, he has released sixteen albums, including 'Samba de Maracatu' in 2021. He was a founding member of Max Roach's M'Boom percussion ensemble. His composition 'Mind Rain' from the album 'Double Exposure' was sampled in Nas's 'N.Y. State of Mind'.