Only a few times in history has a musician been singled out as the world-class
master of his instrument. Billy Cobham is one of those few artists. For over 30
years, he has received international acclaim as the total consummate drummer.
Billy Cobham's explosive technique powered some of the fusion genre's most
important early recordings -- includìng groundbreaking efforts by Miles Davis
and the Mahavishnu Orchestra -- before he became an accomplished
bandleader in his own right. At his best, Cobham harnessed his amazing
dexterity into thundering, high-octane hybrids of jazz complexìty and rock 8 roll
aggression. He was capable of subtler, funkier grooves on the one hand, and
awe-inspiring solo improvisations on the other.