Omar Hakim

Omar Hakim
Hakim on the drums in 2012
Hakim on the drums in 2012
Background information
Born (1959-02-12) February 12, 1959 (age 65)
New York City, New York, United States
GenresJazz, jazz fusion, pop, funk, rock
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer, arranger, composer
InstrumentDrums
Years active1980–present

Omar Hakim (born February 12, 1959) is an American drummer, producer, arranger and composer. His session work covers jazz, jazz fusion, and pop music. He has worked with Weather Report, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Chic, Sting, Madonna, Dire Straits, Bryan Ferry, Journey, Kate Bush, George Benson, Miles Davis, Daft Punk, Mariah Carey, the Pussycat Dolls, David Lee Roth, and Celine Dion.