Ndugu

An excellent pop and funk drummer, Ndugu Chancler also played on many jazz dates, particularly early in his career. His rhythmic aggressiveness and vitality distinguished anything he played, regardless of context. Chancler began playing drums at 12, and studied music in high school. His family moved from Louisiana to Los Angeles when he was eight. Chancler played with Willie Bobo and Gerald Wilson as a high-school student. After two years at a state college, Chancler began playing with Hugh Masekela, and also worked with Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris, and Thelonious Monk. He ha...