Ndugu Chancler | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Leon Chancler |
Born | Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. | July 1, 1952
Died | February 3, 2018 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 65)
Genres | Jazz, pop, funk, blues, jazz fusion |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
Years active | 1965–2018 |
Education | California State University, Dominguez Hills |
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (/ɪnˈduːɡuː ˈtʃænslər/ in-DOO-goo CHANSS-lər;[1] July 1, 1952 – February 3, 2018) was an American pop, funk, and jazz drummer. He was also a composer, producer, and university professor.