Leon “Ndugu” Chancler PAS Tribute

This video is a tribute to the great Leon “Ndugu” Chancler.
He recorded as a sideman in jazz, blues, and pop music, including the instantly recognizable drumsin the opening of "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson. In 1982, he received a Grammy nomination for Best Rhythm & Blues song, for co-writing "Let It Whip" made famous by the Dazz Band. He worked with George Benson, Stanley Clarke, The Crusaders, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, John Lee Hooker, Hubert Laws, Thelonious Monk, Jean-Luc Ponty, Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Patrice Rushen, Santana, Frank Sinatra, Donna Summer, The Temptations, Tina Turner and Weather Report to name a few.
In 2006, he became an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California and taught at the Stanford Jazz Workshop in California for three weeks every summer. He was a longtime member of the Percussive Arts Society and elected into the PAS Hall of Fame 2020.
Born July 1, 1952 (Shreveport, Louisiana) and Died February 3, 2018 (Los Angeles, CA)

[@eldradebarge7002]

I've also had the honor and the pleasure of playing keyboards on the DeBarge albums with Leon Ndugu Chancler Right By My Side playing drums and when I say honor and pleasure I mean just that and that is a gross understatement to The Testament of his great gift that God gave him and that he so benevolently shared with the world I am a better musician today because of Leon Ndugu chancler

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Not a drum solo, a damn entire orchestra!! Maestro.

[@robertdore9592]

I never got to see him live, the man was a TOTAL professional and 100% musician.

[@juanpaolomonosolegit]

Those hi-hats are heavenly

[@BrandonGebbia]

Thanks for this video. Ndugu live!

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love his work!!

[@ondrauscissell6952]

Thank you Hudson Music for posting this !!!! I knew Ndugu for about 25 years or so through Mr. Marvin Sparks at a PASIC . He was and is a blessing !! He was such a nice and gracious person !!!!
I am only saddened that we won't be able to see this at PASIC 2020 because of the Coronavirus.
Well deserved Ndugu !! We love you !!

[@kincamell2]

Heaven Yes.

[@gooderdrums]

Peter Erskine cracked me when he said he's going to practice rudiments 😂

[@lujuanhurtado8664]

many many thanks to hudson music for putting out this tribute to the very wonderful artist musician educator Leon ndugu chancellor rest in peace 🙏 brother l n c ......

[@mjm5081]

🙏✌ ❤ 🎶 🌎 👏

[@devonkenny889]

Who, who? Who, who? Who, who? ✌🏽🥁

[@grw707]

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