Chris "Daddy" Dave

Can't believe he's not on here. Dude is one of my top 5 drummers hands down.

But anyway...does ANYBODY know specifically what song(s) he played on Mary J. Blige's album "Mary?" Need to find out for one of my students who is studying Chris Dave. Help me out if you know!
 
YES! That's what up Bernhard. Thanks for gettin him on here!

But now, still....can anybody tell me specifically what track(s) he's on on Mary J. Blige's "Mary" album??
 
So glad he's finally got a page on here. Thin on content right now, but nonetheless it's well overdue. Everything I've heard him play he's absolutely destructive. And clearly I mean that in a positive light.

I've been trying to find out what track(s) he's playing on on Mary J. Blige's album "Mary." Anybody know???
 
Chris "Daddy" Dave is beast!

Hey, I'm fairly new here. Since the time when I first started playing drums I've moved from influence to influence. I probably started out just watching Buddy Rich and Neil Peart vids, but I honestly can't quite remember. I also used to watch a lot of street drummers because before I got my kit I would drum on buckets n paint cans; whatever I could find. I also used chopsticks for drum sticks, lol. That was long ago, however.
Anyhow, my point is that first I'm obsessed with this guy, then the next guy, then he gets old and there's a new guy.
My previous obsession was Thomas Pridgen.
And now I'm completely fixed on Chris Dave. Haven't moved on for a while now. He is honestly practically everything I've wanted to see from a drummer. He has a unique style, dynamics, creativity, musicality, technique, and hella chops. He plays a lot of simple beats but always trips things up in his own way and keeps the simplest of beats interesting. He is not very showy in solos and such, but I personally never cared much for stick tricks and flashy lights. Man, I just want the music. And Chris Dave gave that to me. Some of his stuff can be rather slow paced, but usually it captures my attention enough so i don't have to be patient, lol. Like some drum solos can get boring. His don't. If that makes sense.

Basically, you should check him out right now if you don't know him. Awesome drummer, awesome person! Nuff said.
 
I think he plays on "He Won't Go" on Adele's album 21 as well - the beats in that tune are absolutely dope and really make it.

Does anyone know how to find out Chris Dave's upcoming tour dates? I have to check him out live... Any tips would be appreciated!
 
Hes coming to my home town with robert glasper soon, I don't find him spectacular, but I will see him. His stuff does have some underlining....importance, but i just think he fills bars whenever he can. I am not being any bit racist AT ALL, but his playing does represent much of the rap/hip hop live playing of today with the likes of mos def and the co. I can't think of many drummers like him, but....lets say, spanky. They seem to fill bars and sub divide whenever they can, I suppose a modern equilivalt of, say, Tony williams? I dunno, just not as appealing to me as jojo or stanton moore. I will say though, I haven't heard him play much. I will see him though, of course! does anyone have any groove playing of him?

Check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIUhWgwI4LY

His work with the Robert Glasper Experiment is revolutionary from a drumming standpoint (IMO), he incorporates the interesting and influential feel of produced hip hop beats into his Jazz and RnB playing, particularly that of legendary hip hop producer J-Dilla who unfortunately passed away in 2006. One of the things he does is play with the snare drum way on top of the beat but the hi hats behind while at the same time playing in between straight and swung.

He's pretty awesome
 
Check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIUhWgwI4LY

His work with the Robert Glasper Experiment is revolutionary from a drumming standpoint (IMO), he incorporates the interesting and influential feel of produced hip hop beats into his Jazz and RnB playing, particularly that of legendary hip hop producer J-Dilla who unfortunately passed away in 2006. One of the things he does is play with the snare drum way on top of the beat but the hi hats behind while at the same time playing in between straight and swung.

He's pretty awesome

He and Robert Glasper are arguably the central figures in transforming modern jazz. Its interesting to me because they have distinct hip hop backgrounds and have successfully merged jazz influenced hip hop elements with modern jazz scene. Chris Dave's drumming is revolutionary on both ends because he doesn't yield to the idea that the drummer is primarily a background component in live music.

Right along with Jojo he's showing that the drummer CAN be the centerpiece.
 
In this video, Chris shows us all that we have only begun to scratch the surface of what is possible on the drums.

My God he is on another level above even Vinnie. Just pure artistry on the instrument.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ga-GUIN0UY
 
never heard of him till i joined here, still haven't heard too much by him but just the idea of playing 3 snares and no toms...i like him.
 
CHRIS DAVE AND THE DRUMHEDZ ANNOUNCE BLUE NOTE DEBUT OUT JAN. 26

Chris Dave and the Drumhedz announce the release of their debut self-titled album, out January 26 via Blue Note Records. Led by drummer, composer, and bandleader Chris Dave, the album features Anderson .Paak, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bilal, SiR, Anna Wise, and dozens more. The album pre-order launches with the first single “Destiny n Stereo (feat. Elzhi, Phonte Coleman & Eric Roberson),” which is now available to download or stream. NPR Music recently praised the track's “head-nod beat reminiscent of Dave's rhythm lodestar, the revered producer J Dilla.”

Chris Dave has drummed for everyone from Adele to Bieber and Dolly to D’Angelo; Questlove once described Chris as his “worst nightmare” and Rolling Stone named him one of the100 Greatest Drummers of All Time. The Drumhedz’ debut LP showcases a family of musicians whose credits coil like ivy around nearly every pillar of modern sound. It's a place without genre, where elements of funk, soul, gospel, hip-hop and jazz mix until they're an indistinguishable surging mass of solid groove.

It's the album the Drumhedz founder has been building toward his entire life. Chris first reached for the sticks at 3, hoping to hit skins for his brothers' funk group. He was denied, but found his second chance at church, initially on percussion. By the time Chris hit middle school, he was drumming for Houston choirs backing singers like Kim Burrell and Yolanda Adams. He attended the revered High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, then received a full ride to Howard University, but dropped out to join Mint Condition. After that the work started pouring in, playing sessions with Lionel Richie, Mary J., and Kenny Garrett. In studios, on tour and in private, he was perfecting his style.

Chris' need to absorb all he heard paid off – from 2009 to 2012, he worked on three Grammy-winning albums across three genres: Maxwell's BLACKsummer'snight, Adele's 21, and the Robert Glasper Experiment's Black Radio. In the personnel credits for those LPs, you'll find the foundation of the Drumhedz.

There are nearly 50 Drumhedz on this record, spanning core crew like Pino Palladino (bass), Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), Cleo "Pookie" Sample (keys), Sir Darryl Farris (vocals) and Keyon Harrold (horn), to old familiars like James Poyser (the Roots), Stokley Williams (Mint Condition) and Shafiq Husayn (Sa-Ra), to fresh guests like Anderson .Paak, Bilal, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Phonte Coleman.

With all their otherworldly ability, the Drumhedz are who they are because of connection. At the end of the day, they're the cats who came together. And because they did, you might be a Drumhed too.

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The track listing for Chris Dave and the Drumhedz is as follows:

1. Rocks Crying

2. Universal Language [ft. KRNDN, Sy Smith, D.Rose]

3. Dat Feelin [ft. Sir, Tiffany Gouche, Keyon Harrold]

4. Black Hole [ft. Anderson .Paak]

5. 2n1

6. Spread Her Wings [ft. Bilal, Tweet]

7. Whatever

8. Sensitive Granite [ft. Kendra Foster]

9. Cosmic Intercourse [ft. Stokley Williams, Casey Benjamin]

10. Atlanta, Texas [ft. Goapele and Shafiq Husayn]

11. Destiny n Stereo [ft. Elzhi, Phonte Coleman, Eric Roberson]

12. Clear View [ft. Anderson .Paak, Sir]

13. Job Well Done [ft. Anna Wise, Sir]

14. Lady Jane

15. Trippy Tipsy

Listen to two new tracks here:
https://soundcloud.com/chrisdaddydave/dat-feelin-feat-sir
https://soundcloud.com/chrisdaddydave/destiny-n-stereo-feat-elzhi
 
Anyone doing Robert Glasper with Chris Dave at Blue Note in NY in Oct? They are playing there Oct 2-7th. Never seen Chris Dave in person, may have to head up for this one. Its gotta be mind blowing!
 
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