Ndugu Chancler
A Drumming Career
Drumset Clinic
Saturday, 3:00 p.m.

Ndugu Chancler is a drummer, percussionist, producer, composer, clinician, and educator. As a studio musician, Chancler has recorded with such greats as Frank Sinatra, Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, John Lee Hooker, Kenny Rogers, and Michael Jackson. He was the drumset artist on Michael Jackson’s hit song “Billie Jean.” Chancler has also played on a number of movie soundtracks including: An Officer and a Gentleman, Indecent Proposal, and The Color Purple. As a songwriter, he co-wrote hits including “Dance Sister Dance” for Santana, ”Reach For It” for George Duke, and  “Let It Whip” for the Dazz Band. His production credits include Flora Purim, Bill Summers, and Toki. Along with his own solo recordings Ndugu and the Chocolate Jam Co. and Ndugu Chancler, he has co-produced recordings for such artists as Santana, George Duke, The Crusaders, Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Tina Turner, and Ernie Watts. Chancler has served on the PAS Board of Directors, and is an adjunct professor of jazz studies at the University of Southern California.

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