You guys put out great content. It’s always super annoying when we’re constantly reminded that all of your content is just a commercial for your app or whatever
I actually have a video of Dennis playing the 2nd piece. ( So You say) back after he did the Buddy Rich Tributes. He killed It but this time he really enhanced It. That third piece sound exactly like a groove out of The Drummer's Cookbook or a David Garibaldi groove from the '70s Modern Drummer. Dennis is simply amazing
Love that you guys give these legends exposure on this platform these days. I strongly believe some younger folks would never see/hear of them if it wasn't for drumeo or other music-focused channels. I've played for 20+ years and only lately realizing the greatest joy is that there's always something to learn. These dudes are a wealth of knowledge from a lifetime of playing, making mistakes, and learning. The world and the industry has changed a lot for musicians, but being someone who is teachable and able to adapt this stuff in your toolkit will always be valuable.
Dennis is such a versatile drummer. Can play any genre of music. And he puts his own signature twist on it with a little lemon and lime!! Feel the music 🎶 🥁!!!!
Prime 90s DC was just the most insane drumming experience with his endless chops, rhythms and displacements, all while keeping the deepest groove imaginable. Possibly the most naturally gifted player to ever play drums.
*Grandmaster Dennis Chambers!* He simply owns that pocket. Godfather Of Soul James Brown wanted Dennis Chambers to go on tour with him when he was still just a little kid, so then you know he's really good! The way he laid down those grooves for Parliament/Funkadelic back in the day is still unmatched. Not even talking about his Jazzrock/Fusion work. And he does everything with such ease! I'm glad this legend is still alive to teach us all and give us masterclasses like these.
It's great seeing Dennis back playing after all his hardships. I love his attitude and passion for playing funk. I just joined a funk band and can't wait to take the course to get me more prepared to groove with emotion and passion.
If you haven't seen Dennis play live it's hard to appreciate the volume he is producing while playing. He holds his sticks almost in his palm at the very end of the butt, so the kinetic force he creates on the downstroke is like a whip.
Hi Dennis, good to see you back, especially after having had this liver transplantation! I hope you will be doing fine in the near and further future with your blessed new liver. I can relate to that myself. Being thankful and having had the opportunity to go on and live a new life. Bless you and the donor and his/her family!! I wish you all the best.
Drumming sound comes through better this way, the music being somewhat less loud. The craft of Dennis Chambers is amplified this way, nice approach for this. Great drumming man, wow.
Saw Dennis live in my small hometown in Sardinia back in 91 with Bob Berg and a year later with Steve Khan. He was one of my absolute drum idols back then and learned so so so much from him by playing on top of his wonderful parts in "Pick Hits live" and "Tokyo Live" with JML and Joey Di Francesco countless times until I got them (almost) right. Having him in such a small remote village in a small remote island was bonkers. It was in small club, a former disco club so there were no chairs no nothing and I was sitting right behind him on stage 1 meter away. I couldn't take my eyes off him. It was just jaw droppin'. Long Live DC
Dennis, man you are a living treasure, and you don't even have to prove it to anyone. I thank God for you and your family, sorry about all the mixed up bumps, slips, trips and falls in the middle of the road, some time these are the very things that bring about your character. Dennis Chambers! You is because you is.
Last time I saw a vid of Dennis he didn't look well at all so it's awesome that he's back to looking healthy again. Such a fantastic and inspiration to all drummers. Thank you Drumeo for bringing him in again to do his magic ❤️
My absolute favourite performance of him is when he played on the “roots and grooves” Album by Maceo Parker and played Pass The Peas. A 17 minute jazz/funk masterpiece with a solo done by this guy. Absolute insanity.
We love you Dennis! You are amazing and kind! Thank you for sharing! Many of us had to come back after hardship, including me. Drumming is a journey often a healing one. God bless!
Funk, hell all drumming, is best when not so damn busy especially on the kick. As a drummer nothing irritates me more than hearing a busy player. Dennis is right in the pocket and shows flashes when appropriate and that's why he's so good.
Beautiful playing, and beautiful he’s rising above hard times. Dang, i wanna go hear him play live with 2 other blistering groove drummers! His feel is so solid and soulful, it’s a party every time he plays. I love that he can play wild technical stuff but most of the time he is just locking the audience in to the pocket. The mark of a great player, giving the music exactly what it requires, no less no more.
Dennis is the man when it comes to funk and jazz I’m rock metal guy but love music makes me want to try a new direction his groove and feel is absolutely amazing
Instead of rattling off all the artists that Dennis played, maybe mention as well how lucky those artists were to have Dennis playing behind them ?? He's the guy the most of us viewers came here to see ?
Heard Dennis with Scofield in 1988. Clearly got his super groove beneath his super chops. I even char(ed) a couple of Denni’s employers then as a Swedish drummer. Inspiring to get his message again!
So smooth, so clean, so steady--it doesn't get any better than this. Any producer would want this man in their studio--you will always get an amazing track, just the best at what he does.
It's amazing to me to see how much different even a simple beat sounds when a professional plays it. There's so much conviction in the strokes and I feel like it has a fuller sound. Like the way a guitarist will have a different tone just by the little nuances in the way they fret a string.
This is correct, however, Dennis is not a professional. He si a legend. The difference is a big between a pro like me and him as between a beginner and me...!!!
For anyone looking to get a similar snare sound. Tune down the bottom head and tune up the batter. Having an Evans g2 skin helps with that Ringy sound. If you have a Dw snare you probebly already have that snare sound or something high in tone like Dennis’
the man hasnt lost a beat. hearing him play "pick hits", i just had to laugh to myself when he whips through those fills in the intro, its just soooooooo good. inspiring stuff, dennis is the man!
Привет! С большим интересом смотрю и слушаю хиты из 90-х, Деннис как всегда, неподражаем. Исполнял его вещи, - это непросто, а исполнить как он - невозможно. Спасибо за позитив, феноменальную технику и за то, что ты есть!
Love the lesson. Learned a lot and Dennis Chambers man you’re awesome. I wouldn’t have known about you if it wasn’t for Drumeo. Appreciate the lesson. 🤙🏻
Wow great to feel an see you my brother back2back on the best Always on 🔥💯 Been following from the early p fonk days Beautiful to see you full of energy 👊🏾❤️👊🏾💯🎵🎶
i was a drummer and my timing was good back when i was in my early and mid teens but hes about my age now and im 56 and his timing is on the money.hes one of or if not my favorite drummer.
Ya gotta watch the vid of the live performance or listen to live album of the tour he did with Parliament/Funkadelic, Dennis's drumming is way more exquisite than this example. He is the greatest. ❤
I wish he played the live versions of the P-Funk tunes. Check out P-Funk Live at the Beverly Theater for some of the best funk drumming you will ever hear.
I should have become a drummer - really! If I had, I would want to be the drummer that Dennis Chambers - IS! Keep Killin' It, Dennis! I absolutely LOVE your style! ☮
Great example of difference of feeling the song listen to Dennis play mother tongues with John McLaughlin and then listen to mark mondesir play the same track with John McLaughlin. Both amazing
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You guys put out great content. It’s always super annoying when we’re constantly reminded that all of your content is just a commercial for your app or whatever
@@StephenRahrig yeah thats true but they have to make money somehow.
I actually have a video of Dennis playing the 2nd piece. ( So You say) back after he did the Buddy Rich Tributes. He killed It but this time he really enhanced It.
That third piece sound exactly like a groove out of The Drummer's Cookbook or a David Garibaldi groove from the '70s Modern Drummer.
Dennis is simply amazing
Love that you guys give these legends exposure on this platform these days. I strongly believe some younger folks would never see/hear of them if it wasn't for drumeo or other music-focused channels. I've played for 20+ years and only lately realizing the greatest joy is that there's always something to learn. These dudes are a wealth of knowledge from a lifetime of playing, making mistakes, and learning. The world and the industry has changed a lot for musicians, but being someone who is teachable and able to adapt this stuff in your toolkit will always be valuable.
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Fantastic, thanks for having Dennis on he’s is a legend of drumming.
Dennis is such a versatile drummer. Can play any genre of music. And he puts his own signature twist on it with a little lemon and lime!! Feel the music 🎶 🥁!!!!
Prime 90s DC was just the most insane drumming experience with his endless chops, rhythms and displacements, all while keeping the deepest groove imaginable. Possibly the most naturally gifted player to ever play drums.
Dennis always leaves me breathless with his groove, urgency and limitless toolbox. I’ve never seen a more thunderous player in concert. Thanks Drumeo!
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*Grandmaster Dennis Chambers!*
He simply owns that pocket.
Godfather Of Soul James Brown wanted Dennis Chambers to go on tour with him when he was still just a little kid, so then you know he's really good!
The way he laid down those grooves for Parliament/Funkadelic back in the day is still unmatched.
Not even talking about his Jazzrock/Fusion work.
And he does everything with such ease!
I'm glad this legend is still alive to teach us all and give us masterclasses like these.
“So You Say” has got to be one of the most comfortable performances I’ve ever seen by a drummer.
Thank you Mr Chambers . “ it’s not about me it’s about us” . That’s the thing
I love your feel .🙏🏼🖖
Yesss 💙
#truth
It's great seeing Dennis back playing after all his hardships. I love his attitude and passion for playing funk. I just joined a funk band and can't wait to take the course to get me more prepared to groove with emotion and passion.
Such a positive and good hearted musician. Watched his other videos here in drumeo, inspiring musician!
If you haven't seen Dennis play live it's hard to appreciate the volume he is producing while playing. He holds his sticks almost in his palm at the very end of the butt, so the kinetic force he creates on the downstroke is like a whip.
Hi Dennis, good to see you back, especially after having had this liver transplantation! I hope you will be doing fine in the near and further future with your blessed new liver. I can relate to that myself. Being thankful and having had the opportunity to go on and live a new life. Bless you and the donor and his/her family!! I wish you all the best.
Drumming sound comes through better this way, the music being somewhat less loud. The craft of Dennis Chambers is amplified this way, nice approach for this. Great drumming man, wow.
Saw Dennis live in my small hometown in Sardinia back in 91 with Bob Berg and a year later with Steve Khan. He was one of my absolute drum idols back then and learned so so so much from him by playing on top of his wonderful parts in "Pick Hits live" and "Tokyo Live" with JML and Joey Di Francesco countless times until I got them (almost) right. Having him in such a small remote village in a small remote island was bonkers. It was in small club, a former disco club so there were no chairs no nothing and I was sitting right behind him on stage 1 meter away. I couldn't take my eyes off him. It was just jaw droppin'. Long Live DC
Dennis, one of the GOATs to have drummed the earth. Thank you Mr. Chambers and Drumeo.
Dennis is so lit that he influenced my metal drumming. His perspective is not locked exclusively to funk drumming, it's way wider
Dennis, glad to see you back on the map. Thank you for continuing to share your gift with a new generation.
We've got Dennis,We've got the funk!
Cheers Dennis.
Cheers Drumeo.
Many thanks.
Cheers Steve!
I saw Dennis w/ Mike Stern shortly before Covid broke out. Have also seen him twice w/ Victor Wooten. Amazing player and a legend on the kit IMHO.
More pockets than a pair of old cargo shorts. Just phenomenal
Dennis, man you are a living treasure, and you don't even have to prove it to anyone. I thank God for you and your family, sorry about all the mixed up bumps, slips, trips and falls in the middle of the road, some time these are the very things that bring about your character. Dennis Chambers! You is because you is.
Such a legend. I didn’t know he had a liver transplant. That’s some heavy stuff my old man had one and it ain’t no joke. Love you Dennis 🔥
Dennis Chambers IS "FUNK" personified
Last time I saw a vid of Dennis he didn't look well at all so it's awesome that he's back to looking healthy again. Such a fantastic and inspiration to all drummers. Thank you Drumeo for bringing him in again to do his magic ❤️
Mr. Chambers with John Scofield and Gary Grainger, amazing loud funkiness! I’ll love it forever:)
Dennis Chambers can hold the pocket like no other. I always loved his fusion and tech stuff, but this is just pure, simple enjoyment.
My absolute favourite performance of him is when he played on the “roots and grooves” Album by Maceo Parker and played Pass The Peas. A 17 minute jazz/funk masterpiece with a solo done by this guy. Absolute insanity.
i gonna look that up, my favorite performace of him is a show with mike stern and bob berg in 91, was insane too
We love you Dennis! You are amazing and kind! Thank you for sharing! Many of us had to come back after hardship, including me. Drumming is a journey often a healing one. God bless!
Dennis Chambers, respect with this legend. Master of Tony Royster Jr.
Funk, hell all drumming, is best when not so damn busy especially on the kick. As a drummer nothing irritates me more than hearing a busy player. Dennis is right in the pocket and shows flashes when appropriate and that's why he's so good.
One of the all-time great masters right there, Dennis Chambers, amazing!❤️🥁
Thank you Drumeo for letting us learn from and enjoy this legend.
Nice one Drumeo! Been waiting for this!
Cheers Felix!
Beautiful playing, and beautiful he’s rising above hard times. Dang, i wanna go hear him play live with 2 other blistering groove drummers! His feel is so solid and soulful, it’s a party every time he plays. I love that he can play wild technical stuff but most of the time he is just locking the audience in to the pocket. The mark of a great player, giving the music exactly what it requires, no less no more.
Even when he plays more on the simple side.... Holy crap, man. I mean, talk about feel and soul. DAMN!!!
I am a big fan of Parliament -Funkadelic and of course big fan of Mr Chambers. Amazing musicien . Merci for this great video. Merci drumeo
Dennis is one of the all time BEST DRummers
Dennis is the man when it comes to funk and jazz I’m rock metal guy but love music makes me want to try a new direction his groove and feel is absolutely amazing
What an absolute pleasure to watch Mr Chambers play...when it comes to funk, I love his approach...amazing, thank you Mr. Chambers
So happy to seeing Dennis back in shape and stilling has it all!
What an amazing grooves! Master Dennis Chambers.
I will show this video to my grandchildren as a life lesson😊
Dennis always plays with incredible dynamics, precision, and musicality! I have been a fan for decades!
I'm a metal head and love playing metal. But man something about funk. Whenever I play anything funk. Even to fool around with. It's so much fun
Good to see Dennis looking well again. Keep up inspiring us, my ultimate drum hero
Master of the throne...play what you feel...💯👍
He’s back! On 🔥
It's fantastic to see one of the greats and I'm not even a drummer
If lovin Dennis Chambers is wrong, I don't wanna be right!! I met him in '84 in FtL. He was in Downbeat magazine, great guy and sweet drummer!!!
His playing with the Niacin & Cab projects are amazing!
Mr Chambers is the funkiest to ever do it! Seeing/hearing him with Parliament is what made me want to play the drums!!!
Absolutely love this guy and his playing! ♥️
Dennis is a metahuman monster.. Dennis lays it down, in a deep pocket. His drumming reminds a lot of people how rigidly they play.
Mr.Chambers is strictly Pro, just watching and listening to his playing is a Class Course in Percussion.
Instead of rattling off all the artists that Dennis played, maybe mention as well how lucky those artists were to have Dennis playing behind them ?? He's the guy the most of us viewers came here to see ?
Met Dennis, seen him blow up his drums. Chill, cool, relaxed beast of a player.
Hell yeah…. What a bad ass…. Knows when to chop and lay off… love his honesty
Heard Dennis with Scofield in 1988. Clearly got his super groove beneath his super chops. I even char(ed) a couple of Denni’s employers then as a Swedish drummer. Inspiring to get his message again!
Amazing!
So smooth, so clean, so steady--it doesn't get any better than this. Any producer would want this man in their studio--you will always get an amazing track, just the best at what he does.
Now that’s drumming at its finest true master of his craft and of course playing on the best drums in the world
It's amazing to me to see how much different even a simple beat sounds when a professional plays it. There's so much conviction in the strokes and I feel like it has a fuller sound. Like the way a guitarist will have a different tone just by the little nuances in the way they fret a string.
This is correct, however, Dennis is not a professional. He si a legend. The difference is a big between a pro like me and him as between a beginner and me...!!!
Hi Dennis im so glad you are doing well now!!! Greetings from belgium!
For anyone looking to get a similar snare sound. Tune down the bottom head and tune up the batter. Having an Evans g2 skin helps with that Ringy sound. If you have a Dw snare you probebly already have that snare sound or something high in tone like Dennis’
This makes me happy to see Dennis , you have to see him live on stage ...he is an amazing soul.
Dennis was/is a major influence in my drumming..!
the man hasnt lost a beat. hearing him play "pick hits", i just had to laugh to myself when he whips through those fills in the intro, its just soooooooo good. inspiring stuff, dennis is the man!
More cowbell... Nice. 7.45. So you say. Beautiful. That Schofield 2nd groove is incredible.
Wow!!! The tone of that bass drum is insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best drummer ever 😍❤️
Great video to repeat! Dennis you are such a Beast! I wish you good health and many years ahead of amazing drumming...
Playing with authority... I've heard that phrase long time ago.. It's the first thing that came into mind in the first track.. Great lesson!
Привет! С большим интересом смотрю и слушаю хиты из 90-х, Деннис как всегда, неподражаем. Исполнял его вещи, - это непросто, а исполнить как он - невозможно. Спасибо за позитив, феноменальную технику и за то, что ты есть!
Love the lesson. Learned a lot and Dennis Chambers man you’re awesome. I wouldn’t have known about you if it wasn’t for Drumeo. Appreciate the lesson. 🤙🏻
Wow great to feel an see you my brother back2back on the best
Always on 🔥💯
Been following from the early p fonk days
Beautiful to see you full of energy
👊🏾❤️👊🏾💯🎵🎶
So great to see Dennis play this music 👍 awesome as always.
Cheers Andreas!
Anybody who loves drums and helping watch
"A Drummers Dream" it's a great flick
Great seeing Dennis on here imparting wisdom & groove. Love that finish on the kit too.
i was a drummer and my timing was good back when i was in my early and mid teens but hes about my age now and im 56 and his timing is on the money.hes one of or if not my favorite drummer.
Saw Dennis with John Scofield & Gary Grainger round about Still Warm time - brilliant!
...in Indonesia we have a legendary drummer like Mr. Dennis, his name is Gilang Ramadhan, i'm pretty sure you guys in drumeo will be shocked 😁🤘🏽🇲🇨
What feel, what soul.
I love that the opening song that Dennis plays is a nostalgia trip to “Good Burger” lol, awesome video guys
Legend! A true blessing to witness.
His playing with front page and Greg Howe is fucking insane
I always listen to the In The Pocket DVD, seeing him come back to those tracks is crazy
Love this guy! Very positive and inspiring. Also, I like his drumming eyes closed. So focused 😀
Great basic advice on playing to records, I've often tried to do exactly what the recording drummer is doing
Glad Dennis is ok after all the stuff he went through in the last 6, 7 years. Man.
That kit’s finish is beautiful.
Isn't it stunning.
One of Pearl’s best finishes by far, and has been for yearsssss!
This was such a cool lesson. Thank you, Dennis! And thank you for agreeing to play all of these tracks minutes before the session 🙏🏻😂🔥
Unbelievable groove!
"PLAY IT HOW YOU FEEL" - DENNIS CHAMBERS
still tryin to shake my nerves after his performance back in the 90's with the buddy rich band memorial, alongside other greats; Dennis was a menace
Ya gotta watch the vid of the live performance or listen to live album of the tour he did with Parliament/Funkadelic, Dennis's drumming is way more exquisite than this example. He is the greatest. ❤
Super !! Dennis is a legend
Awesome Dennis!
I wish he played the live versions of the P-Funk tunes. Check out P-Funk Live at the Beverly Theater for some of the best funk drumming you will ever hear.
Un crack! awesome! God bless you Dennis chambers! una gran inspiración!
Simon Phillips lost his house too in the CA wildfires. I saw his GoFundMe back then. I had no idea DC had these severe liver problems.
I should have become a drummer - really! If I had, I would want to be the drummer that Dennis Chambers - IS! Keep Killin' It, Dennis! I absolutely LOVE your style! ☮
Great example of difference of feeling the song listen to Dennis play mother tongues with John McLaughlin and then listen to mark mondesir play the same track with John McLaughlin. Both amazing
Absolutely brilliant
Just his straight ahead, no-frills grooves sound beautiful. Makes me want to revisit the basics...