Ndugu Chancler | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Leon Chancler |
| Born | July 1, 1952 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 2018 (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| 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.