Billy Cobham coming to town.

[Billyboydixon]

Have just heard that Billy Cobham will be playing a one night only London gig early summer 2023.
One definitely not to miss!

 

[jda]

incredible 2019 show

no idea what to expect

 

[Billyboydixon]

Too good to be true...

 

[mrthirsty]

I'm amazed how Mr. Cobham is very active at 78, he's definitely taken care of himself over the years and still killing it as a musician.

 

[RichFaulk]

The man has to have over 100 albums under his belt between solos and collaborations. Musical genius and definitely in my top 3 drummers. I'm extremely jealous.

 

[Tiges]

I wish he would tour Australia.

 

[TJK]

Legend

 

[Billyboydixon]

Hope to have some info about tickets any time soon now. Will post.

 

[jda]

first witnessed him with Mahavishnu in 72/73 on the clear Fibes;
...then ... about 5 times- his own band twice- once with George Duke Alfonso Johnson and Tom Scott- even once with Bob Weir and the Midnights-
always on Tama once on an all natural blonde Concert tom set...
always a party!

 

[Billyboydixon]

Just can’t wait to see him live. A legend as you say TJK.

 

[flamateurhour]

I read this title to the melody of "Santa Clause is Coming to Town"

Suuper bummed I missed this set. He came to my town but I received absolutely zero promo and had no clue despite being free that night. Woulda loved seeing one of the greats in action.

 

[jda]

peak smooth studio Bill..

4 sixteenths + 4 sixteenths + 4 sixteenths + 5 sixteenths = 1

omygawd 17/16
don't drop a note or you're

wonder how he counted that off; can't recall.

 

[s1212z]

incredible 2019 show

no idea what to expect

Paul Hanson is great, bassoonist extraordinaire. Billy's more recent shows didn't sound as sharp as this... a bit worrisome but hopefully the upcoming shows are in good form.

 

[Billyboydixon]

Have a few more details now . Apparently Billy Cobham will be here on the 19th May 2023 at the Islington Assembly Rooms, London. That’s a venue that holds about 900 I’m told.
Not sure yet when tickets will be on sale.

 

[Swiss Matthias]

wonder how he counted that off; can't recall.

I don't know either but I guess there would be no problem or disadvantage just simply counting it off in 4/4, right?

 

[Supraman5x14]

incredible 2019 show

no idea what to expect

Thanks for sharing this. I could have gone to see him, as I could practically walk to this venue, but was out of town.

 

[Bo Eder]

We got to see Billy a couple of years ago in Los Angeles at a famous jazz/dinner club and he and his band totally killed. He even had Gary Husband playing keyboards (who was very cool when I met him and told him I loved his drumming with Allan Holdsworth). Billy has always played great! Enjoy the show!

 

[kevinsstelly]

Yes, 78 years to show such activity is very cool! And so my work is plastic surgeons here nose job lip filler and it takes me a lot of time!

 

[s1212z]

 

[jda]

"Billy's 1985 Tama Superstars with a custom paint job look and sound amazing, he recently received them from back from the previous owner and is using them on this Crosswinds Tour."

Between he and Mel Lewis: They Ride the Swish!
and Tim Landers looks great !