Dennis Chambers with Firchie Drum

Despite a lack of formal training, Chambers has become well known among drummers for his technique and speed. Chambers is particularly regarded for his ability to play “in the pocket” but can also stretch very far out of the pocket which is also a hallmark of his technique. Chambers exhibits a powerful style that is technically proficient, yet highly musical and groove-oriented. He can play in a wide variety of musical genres, but is perhaps most notable for his jazz-fusion, funk, and Latin music playing. He is mostly known for his fast hands and triplets on the bass drum. He has helped many young drummers, the most prominent being Tony Royster, Jr.

He has been part of the Maceo Parker live band and is touring with Carlos Santana and makes appearances with his band Niacin.

He plays Pearl drums, Zildjian cymbals, Zildjian sticks,and Evans drumheads.

Ivan Firchie and Dennis Chambers

Chambers began drumming at the age of four years old, and was gigging in Baltimore-area nightclubs by the age of six. In 1978 (at 18 years old) he joined Parliament/Funkadelic, and stayed with them until 1985. In 1986 he joined the John Scofield band. Since then he has played with most of the major figures in jazz fusion music.

On August 26, 2011 Chambers appeared as a featured drummer on the Late Show with David Letterman’s Drum Solo Week II, alongside other such notable players as Tony Royster, Jr., Gavin Harrison, Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland.

Drumhead signed by Mr Dennis Chambers - 1992

Drumhead signed by Mr Dennis Chambers - 1992

Official Website: www.dennischambers.com

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Peter Erskine

His professional career started in 1972 when he joined the Stan Kenton Orchestra. After three years with Kenton he joined Maynard Ferguson for two years. In 1978 he joined Weather Report, joining the legendary Jaco Pastorius to form a formidable rhythm section. After four years and five albums with Weather Report and the Jaco Pastorius big band Word of Mouth, he joined Steps Ahead. His big band recordings with the Bob Mintzer Big Band are excellent modern big band jazz/funk performances studied by many students of drums and drumming.

His music-style spanning talent also features on Kate Bush‘s 2005 album Aerial, where Erskine teams with bass player Eberhard Weber. Diana Krall, Eliane Elias, Queen Latifah and Linda Ronstadt among many more still choose Peter for his multifaceted musicality. Even Scottish and Finnish Classical Orchestras have had him as a featured musician.Today, Erskine splits his time as a musician and that of a professor at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California.

In 1983, he performed on the Antilles Records release Swingrass ’83.

In 2011 he appeared on stage at the Royal Opera House, London in the new opera Anna Nicole.

Drumhead signed by Mr. Peter Erskine 1992

Associated acts:

• Stan Kenton Orchestra,
• Weather Report,
• Word of Mouth,
• Steely Dan,
• Maynard Ferguson,
• Kate Bush,
• Diana Krall,
• Eliane Elias,
• Queen Latifah,
• Linda Ronstadt, among others.

Official Website: www.petererskine.com

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Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the third son of a musical family of siblings, Jonathan began playing on a marching snare drum at the tender age of six. From the six weeks he was in contact with Jermaine Jackson and his brothers, and the group Undisputed Truth and New Birth. Formal requests from these artists were considered and Jonathan decided to join The Jackson’s. After just six weeks in Los Angeles, Jonathan embarked upon his first major tour with the Jackson Family in the spring of 1979.

Jonathan was very successful and two more US tours with The Jackson’s followed. One in the winter of 1979 and the other in the spring of 1981. His career was off to an incredible start. 1982 was packed with two additional tours. One with Patti Austin in the spring and the R&B funk group Cameo in the fall. To carry him over from 1982 through 1983, Jonathan joined Lionel Richie’s first solo artist efforts, which included the Tokyo Music Festival, Japanese Television Shows, Americas Saturday Nite Live an Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. The summer of 1983 Jonathan rejoined Cameo for his second tour with them.

Jonathan Moffett

The Jackson relationship again resumed for the massive 1984 Jackson’s Victory Tour concert. Madonna requested his services for her 1985 debut Virgin Tour, which was to be the first of many. Following the Virgin Tour he performed with artist Tina Marie. From December 1985 to January 1986, with an impressive list of credits, Jonathan toured with Jermaine Jackson and was showcased as Jermaine’s Musical Director. The tour lasted to the fall of 1986. Jonathan completed that year with his third Cameo Tour.

In the spring of 1987, Jonathan rejoined Madonna for her spring/fall tour. Then it was in to the recording studio with producer and songwriter Patrick Leonard for album projects that included Peter Cetera, Julian Lennon and Madonna’s Like a prayer sessions.

The following year, Jonathan wrote, arranged, produced and performed backing vocals on a song for the Eddie Murphy/Arsenio Hall hit movie Coming to America for Paramount Pictures. During that summer he began his first association with pop legend Elton John, which continued through October 1989, encompassing two US tours, one European tour, a UK tour and the recording of Elton’s Sleeping with the past album.

Drumhead signed by Mr Jonathan Moffett

The spring of 1990 saw Jonathan’s third world tour with Madonna and two more album associations with True Blue and the Dick Tracy movie sound track. This was followed by Madonna’s 1991 Truth or Dare tour and movie. 1991 also included two tours with George Michael, one in the US and the other in Europe and South America.

The next two years were filled with numerous television appearances, studio recordings, videos and continued writing, arranging and producing of Jonathan’s own personal solo efforts. One of the recent tours brought him back to the Jackson family with Janet Jackson in the 1993-1994, Janet
Tour.

Along with Jonathan’s impressive list of credits, he is a proud inductee into the marquis “Who’s who” journals including “Who’s who in America”, “who’s who in the West” and “Who’s who on the World”. His aspirations are many and his dedication to perfection during his quest for fulfillment of the is honest. Through his gifts, he hopes to touch as many lives as possible and share them with the world.

Jonathan has worked with many famous artists such as The Jackson Family, Madonna, George Michael, Diana Ross, Elton John, Peter Cetera, Lionel Richie, Patty Austin, Cameo and Richard Marx to name a few.

Official Website: www.jonathansugarfootmoffett.com

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Drumhead signed by Mr. Bruce Carter

Drumhead signed by Mr. Clayton Cameron 1993

Drumhead signed by Mr. Dennis Chambers 1992

Drumhead signed by Mr. Dennis Chambers 1992

Drumhead signed by Mr. Doane Perry – Jethro Tull 1993

Drumhead signed by Mr. Doane Perry – Jethro Tull 1993

Drumhead signed by Mr. Fred Catfish Alias 1993

Drumhead signed by Mr. Jonathan Moffett

Drumhead signed by Mr. Jonathan Moffett

Drumhead signed by Mr. Jonathan Mover 1993

Drumhead signed by Mr. Lance Lee

Drumhead signed by Mr. Lance Lee

Drumhead signed by Mr. Martin Chambers – Pretenders

Drumhead signed by Mr. Michael White 1993

Drumhead signed by Mr. Peter Erskine 1992

Drumhead signed by Mr. Richie Morales 1992

Drumhead signed by Mr. Sterling Campbell

Drumhead signed by Mr. Tal Bergman

Drumhead signed by Mr. Tony Beard 1993

Drumhead signed by Mr. Tony Martucci 1994

Drumhead signed by Mr. Vinnie Colaiuta

Drumhead signed by Mr. Wally Gator Watson 1992

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Black Powder Coated Finish
Brass Casted Hoop
Double Throw Off System (3 Instant Tension Options)
Brass Chromed Hardware
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Demo Performed by I. Firchie

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Features Seamless Aluminum Totally Free Floating 4 1/2″ Shell
Black Powder Coated Finish
Brass (Shown) or Aluminum Casted Hoop (Chrome or Polished Fininsh)
Double Throw Off System (3 Instant Tension Options)
Brass Chromed Lugs
Remo Heads

For more info visit www.firchie.com/products/tm1/

Demo Performed by I. Firchie

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Features Seamless Aluminum Totally Free Floating 4 1/2″ Shell
Black Powder Coated Finish
Brass (Shown) or Aluminum Casted Hoop (Chrome or Polished Fininsh)
Double Throw Off System (3 Instant Tension Options)
Brass Chromed Lugs
Remo Heads

For more info visit www.firchie.com/products/tm1/

Demo Performed by I. Firchie

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Features Seamless Aluminum Totally Free Floating 4 1/2″ Shell
Black Powder Coated Finish
Brass (Shown) or Aluminum Casted Hoop (Chrome or Polished Fininsh)
Double Throw Off System (3 Instant Tension Options)
Brass Chromed Lugs
Remo Heads

For more info visit www.firchie.com/products/tm1/

Demo Performed by I. Firchie

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Demo Performed by I. Firchie

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Demo Performed by I. Firchie

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