Chris Dave

Chris Dave
Chris Dave (2019)
Chris Dave (2019)
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Dave
Also known asChris "Daddy" Dave
Born (1973-11-08) 8 November 1973 (age 51)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenresJazz, hip hop, gospel, pop
OccupationSession musician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1993–present
SpouseNataly Andria
Websiteallchrisdave.com

Chris "Daddy" Dave is a drummer, composer, and bandleader from Houston, Texas. He attended Howard University. He is a drummer in jazz, gospel, hip hop, noted for his extremely virtuosic sticking technique and ability to play with a high degree of syncopation. He performed professionally as a gospel drummer with the Winans, before being introduced to jazz audiences nationally through his association with the accomplished alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett. He performed on Kenny Garrett's album Standard of Language, before joining the Robert Glasper Experiment and performing on Adele's Grammy Award winning album, 21. He also recorded on D'Angelo's album Black Messiah, and joined the band for the world tour.[1]

  1. ^ "Behind the Scenes of D'Angelo's Black Messiah". daily.redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 1 February 2024.