Drummer, vibraphonist, composer, bandleader, educator… Joe Chambers has done it all in his long career as a musician. Now he is talking about all of it in his new book Cross Rhythms: An Introspective into the Life and Musicality of Joe Chambers by Christian Schnorr and Joe Chambers. In the book, Joe talks about drumming, the Bembe’ and his deep interest in Latin Music, the emancipation of rhythm, the Blues, his life and career, and much more. It is an excellent book, and is essential reading for any jazz drummer Joe started out playing R&B in Philadelphia and touring with early rock and roll singer Bobby Lewis playing the hits “Tossin’ and Turnin’” and “One Track Mind.” From there, Joe landed in Washington DC., got a gig with the JFK Quintet and took everything he learned from their long residency at the Bohemian Caverns to New York City. Once in […]

August 2025 Issue