Dennis Chambers

Dennis Chambers is a session drummer who has recorded and performed with John Scofield, Steely Dan, Santana, Parliament/Funkadelic, J

Dennis Chambers is a session drummer who has recorded and performed with John Scofield, Steely Dan, Santana, Parliament/Funkadelic, John McLaughlin, and many others. Despite a complete lack of formal training, Chambers has become well-known among drummers for his impressive technique.

Chambers began drumming at 4 years old, and was gigging in Baltimore-area nightclubs by the age of 6. In 1978 (at 18 years old) he joined Parliament/Funkadelic, and stayed with them until 1985. Since then he was played with most of the major figures in jazz/fusion music.