Dennis Chambers Drum Solo Live With John McLaughlin

[@DrumsTheWord]

The power of a confident drummer, holding the audience attention until THEY decide to let rip. This is why Dennis is one of the greatest. Superb confidence in his own amazing playing...bravo.

[@Lulu4Him]

Before Dennis wasn't there a guy called "Skunk" that was the drummer; his name was Robert Edwards, Bob. Is that right?

[@Xelanderthomas]

I love it when you see Mclaughlin listening to Chambers and just grinning at how awesome he is. All the amazing players these guys have played with over the years and they still listen to each other with fresh, new excitement. You'd think J Mc would be jaded by now all the incredible drum solos he stood on stage with from Cobham, to Walden and so on....

[@GJR1975]

I saw dennis do a clinic in Doncaster 4 or 5 years ago. I ve been lucky enough to see some of the great players in the world today, but chambers was the most unbelievably, astoundingly mindbendingly amazingly brilliant thing I ve ever seen in my life. I remember he was so loud that he was blowing dust off the rafters 20 feet above him. He was stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@whisky0with0whiskers]

god this guy is amazing. i just love him. his patterns and rhythm, his snare in all of it. wow. the more you listen to it the more beautiful it becomes. Dennis Chambers u rule! x

[@deltadogful]

Love the look on Mclaughin's face as Chambers solos. He's like.....WOW.....this guy is amazing. Pretty high praise from one of the world's greatest guitarists.

[@BuzzBlackburn]

I never thought a drum solo could move me emotionally. This is a truly valid and trancendendt, musical, artistic statement. Just close your eyes and lose yourslef in it. Oh, yeah, and he plays his ass off!

[@kenferry]

Some of the cleanest chops around.. and I think that overshadows his greatest asset.. which is being an insane pocket and groove drummer.

[@Samsgarden]

One of the best, crescendo-building solos I've heard in my life

[@fnkdrmmr]

Damn...Mr. Chambers has done it again!!! He continues to prove what funk drumming is really about. Damn. Mr. Chambers you are great!

[@istarimikko]

And not only the people. I think even The Almighty John is loving it! And why not ? Superb drumming!!

[@poopdroop69]

After this performance, Dennis was taken to the hospital. Apparently, what he played at 2:52 gave him what doctors call "groovatitus". Groovatitus is a rare muscle memory related disease in which you groove so tight in the fucking pocket that you cannot get out of it. Lets hope he recovered from it.

[@jody808]

I heard about Dennis Chambers and now I've seen him do his thang, thanks for posting

[@kvakkzor]

My god, this is dr. Rhythm, no doubt about it. Love everything he does. Awesome.

[@sofakingrate]

One of the best DC solos that's out there! So glad I had the privilege of seeing him play live with Santana last summer :-D

[@Tomrhombe]

Monstrueux Denis Chambers....Trio infernal!

[@drummerkid71]

I personally saw and met Dennis Chambers at a drum clinic ...he IS a nice guy and his drumming was superb!

[@AlVelasquezDrums]

What's Not to LOVE?!? Power, groove, technique & the Energy of a high schooler! INCREDIBLE!!

[@skillet54]

1st time i saw dennis..in toronto a few years ago with santana...woooooooo..have been a fan ever since...the big man is a bad man!

[@jarrahdrum]

Awsome! I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with him in Vienna in 2003, he has a very dry sense of humour :-)

[@DREWSKIBOY1]

This is truly the definition of amazing!!!

[@jzardo]

he's like a human locomotive; if there's someone else who plays with the power, funk, groove, precision, balls and stamina like him, please let me know

[@jazzydrums95]

I love how he gets calmer when gets faster

[@lileulileu]

Wow,when I was a kid,I watched this video and remembered the name McLaughlin only. The drummer had small chain on his ride cymbal and was the greatest drummer I had ever seen in my life. Now i understand it was Chambers...huh...10x for posting this video...10q

[@vertisvirtuoso]

his drum set is vibrating like there is an d earthquake or something,,,, the power of Mr. Chambers,, amen

[@elbettto]

If you wanna talk about "Grove" and "Feeling".... This is the drummer! # one Dennis Chambers!!!

[@ShanilROX]

best funk drummer i've seen in my whole life!!!!

[@Giovani25x]

What a power house he is !!!

[@amccann7]

Serious!!!! Excellent drums; thanks for sending Phrase! ~Amy

[@Danno21F]

Wow - all I can think of are little short words like COOL! YEAH! YOU ROCK! And he's totally relaxed back there. Just awesome.

[@RacManRhythm]

Dennis is one of my fave drummers, i love his natural approach.

[@YouzTube99]

Man is a rhythm machine!! And I've never seen JM have so much fun onstage . . . he just steps back and enjoys along with the audience.

[@didoman2645]

Nobody plays bass drum triplets like Dennis. Amazing!

[@DNixon845]

haha. I've seen Chambers from 5 feet behind his drum kit, during a clinic. It was freaky. One of the best drummers ever. Pure power, groove, and style. Just amazing playing.

[@ubergeraldine]

Dennis has ahighly evolved root chakra. He's spiritually funky!

[@james12erby43]

Funny

[@DCussen]

Man, he can do ANYTHING and still be in the pocket. It's crazy to watch. My other list of drummers you HAVE to watch are Virgil Donati, Bill Bruford, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich (see an old video) Billy Cobham, and Dave Weckl

[@chevpowr]

John has always said he absolutley loves the drums and the violin... His favorite instruments other than the guitar....This is just a terrific drum show. and he got to watch it 5 ft away

[@rushnut2112]

Beyond human limits. Absolute genius.

[@lesliemountain1335]

Kick ass drum solo! Thank you!

[@ChadBurk4420]

Back for more. This is a favorite place for me. D.C. is the place to be.

[@Maugister]

I've always loved the way Chambers manages to keep the groove no matter what he's doing. There are drummers who are more technical and robust, but lack groove. Chambers always seems to have this totally insane energetic undercurrent in his playing. In addition to the break trick he does here, one exceptional moment that comes to my mind is the syncopation trick he does on Brecker Brothers Barcelona gig (opening tune Above&Below). I recommend checking it out!

[@aronizer]

Probably his best solo I've heard

[@divinegrinder]

i love this solo.... this is problem some of the most musical drumming he has ever done.

[@paulwall1981]

This guy may not be the flashiest player, but he is still amazing and his skill cannot be questioned. Brilliant stuff from a brilliant player.

[@LukeDallert]

Yeaaaaaaaaaah! Dennis Chambers is the king of grooving!!!!

[@guitaneman]

thats the best i ever heard John McLaughlin play

[@aymannasar]

solos are musicians to shine, they should do what ever they want.

[@ArkaEasyRiders]

1zappa: it's a variant of the half-time shuffle. this man is SOMETHING else, man, something else

[@rhythmfield]

sick...just wonderful...he's totally relaxed but completely focused.

[@freedok]

Chambers is a monster. I was at this same concert series in Ann Arbor Michigan. He blew us all away. FYI, check out Dennis on the Birelli Lagrene "foreign Affairs" CD. Probably the his best work that I can recall.

[@jobvip]

Thanks for having uploaded this video! I used to recorded when it was broadcasted on M6 (french TV), and I've seen it douzains of times! But since it was on VHS, I did not see it again for ages. thanks again...great solo, great dummer!

[@NtheNow]

Just plain SICK! What more can you say?

[@freeskier1990]

words can't explain this guy...drum god? drum master? really cool black guy??

[@hervekamera]

incroyable..... l´un des meileurs solo de dennis

[@ALBundy73]

l'un des meilleurs solos tout court ! ....il allait crever les peaux de ses toms et caisse Claire ..

[@gesticule]

i saw that show in quebec city, i think in 1995. with joey defrancesco on b3 organ. wow! that was amazingly good. dennis chamber is one of a kind. the best drummer in my opinion

[@djjdcolius]

Legendary.

[@dionf23]

he is.....the drum BOSS!

[@rcagianese]

I hope to jam with Dennis and John some day I just won a grammy!! Bob Cage

[@76alembic]

Dennis is a monster,such a HUGE groove always!!!

[@scottwbutler]

Oh My God! I See God! Incredible and John is diggin it too

[@Glowis123]

Nothing can beat the groove of the black man.

[@RockJazzFunk]

this guy is simply THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!!!!!

[@eagle0468]

Dennis Chambers is the best drummer alive right now, IMO. I realize this is quite subjective, but many would agree with me. He transcends genre and style to incorporate his incredible talent into everything he is involved with.

[@manicospic]

The best thing of this video are the faces John McLaughlin does looking at chambers! l0l!

[@2204JCM]

The thing about drummers like Dennis is that the next show they will play a totally different solo that’s just as incredible...

[@SoaringTrumpet]

New comment. Sad that these older videos aren't seen anymore, especially of this calibur.

[@DjangoDavies]

This guy is insane

[@UlfMickaelWahlgren]

Man! He's sooo powerful.

[@integritypencil]

I couldn't agree more! I don't know how many books and videos I have used to better my performance and technique. However, none of that improvement is possible without the hours of practice and dedication required to hear, play and understand the instrument and music. DC didn't have KZbin did he?

[@agapefriend04]

... around 4 mins 50 there's some extra fireworks - BUT THIS HAS TO BE THE MOST POWERFUL RAW DRUMMER out there... of course drummers often acknowledge him as such - but here to see him in full flight - maybe not the most subtle - but the sheer power!!!! WOW

[@bonham13]

God damn that man is insane. I would give up my right hand to meet him and get some drumming tips from him in person.

[@ghosst00]

Damn it Man! You rock them skins.

[@timnc99]

Damn! Why is he playing with one of those chains you put on your ride to make it sizzle? Why doesn't he just get a ride with rivets in it? This guy is bad ass, tight, groovy. His work with Steely Dan says enough. Love the way he drags this solo out. Never a dull moment.

[@wethackrey]

I've been a huge Cobham fan for years but that doesn't diminish my appreciation for Dennis Chambers. They have completely different styles and both are amazing to see live. Chambers tore my head off at a Santana concert a few years back. Then again I heard Herbie Hancock and Cobham live and was stunned into submission at that too. Bottom line: two different drummers. Chambers is the master of funk. Cobham the master of jazz fusion.

[@furnaze]

The funkiest, grooviest drummer around! And he's got such control and power - and he's always "Mr. Cool" with that gum of his...

[@DWatson_lagcc]

I can't get over McLaughlin's hairstyle. It's fantastic!

[@LakeofConstance91]

I´M crying !! :D HIlarious!!

[@sofakingrate]

This guy is a great, great drummer! Amazing stuff, as always! There are only two drummers I love more, Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Gadd... I know there are a lot of other greats out there, but for me this is the top three! Vinnie is the genius, Steve the master, and Dennis the thunder! Peace, and enjoy !

[@LaSunset]

He INSPIRES me. He's my FAV. drummer.

[@jlevinson6]

Oh My, I remember seeing him with Parliament. Unbelievable. I would have to put him up there with the top 10 greatest drummers of all time.

[@Wolfsniper123]

This...is...amazing.

[@dtegg91]

Like a man possessed. Amazing. Those beats melt faces.

[@nairnodrums]

No comment....... Mr Dennis Chambers Thats all that needs to be said.

[@mchiversdrummer]

amazin. dennis chambers you are a living legend...

[@SoaringTrumpet]

Fucking amazing, there's nobody better than this funky gentleman.

[@wilko2409]

he puts so much energy in, look how much he is sweating...amazing peace

[@vinnycriss]

By the way - that's Jon McLaughlin admiring someone else's speed. There might be better, but Dennis Chambers is best drummer I have ever seen live.

[@mattfromtheoaks]

ha, ha, Hyraulic Sandwich...EXACTLY (!) Man, the pocket at 3:00 is exactly why I just love Dennis Chambers.

[@alexcubata]

AMAZING!!!! I saw The Free Spirits' show back in 1995. Actually it was the first jazz concert i've ever visited. I was shocked! Dennis just stole the show from John;). The whole crowd here in Sofia went mad after his solos!

[@gerdrummer]

paradidles, doble pedal, shuffel and crazinesss. dennis is one of the first drummers i knew first.

[@THEFARSEER2]

i think he could be smiling and laughing because the poeple in the crowd are cheering and loving it

[@drums343]

i met this guy in real life, i was only 9 at the time, and i got signed sticks from him. I even shook his hand. hes a nice guy

[@frantuza]

simplemente uno de los mejores bateristas del MUNDO!

[@maseo96]

well maybe your name just describes the person!!!!! this guy is one of the most sought after drummers in the world today

[@chandlehandle]

Best gum, EVER.

[@jmag579]

Dennis Chambers has but one mode............Beastmode.

[@Samsgarden]

Anyone who’s wondering what makes a great composition, it’s narrative, and this is a souring example. Themes, plot twists, crescendo and conclusion

[@hughforik]

What a casual look throughout the solo. Thought he was gonna start blowing bubbles.

[@gingiro1]

What amazing groove!

[@globalrevolution95]

man i love him playng funk soul music

[@vanemmerik]

I think it is so funny how Dennis Chambers looks like he is driving a bus when he solos. Chewin his gum, looking up. Funny.