Billy Cobham's Time Machine
Drumming clearly keeps you youthful. Even at the age of 80, Billy Cobham still performs with the energy of a young artist. His impressive drumming combinations are not just about power; they showcase a nuanced sense of rhythm, featuring clever and surprising accents. For his current tour, Billy Cobham steps into a Time Machine to reminisce about a group he once led alongside the Brecker Brothers, Glenn Ferris, John Abercrombie, Milcho Leviev, Alex Blake, and Lee Pastora. This updated version of his ensemble highlights the urgency and intensity with which he and his bandmates used to perform.
Originally from Panama, Billy Cobham has played a pivotal role in the history of jazz rock, whether as a founding member of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, alongside Miles Davis, with the Billy Cobham-George Duke Band, or through his legendary solo albums like Spectrum. Even today, many hip-hop artists sample the grooves from this and other works by Cobham.