Bill Summers
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Bill Summers is an American percussionist best known for his innovative work in jazz, funk, and fusion, including his influential role in Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters band.
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| Bill Summers canonical | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
human
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musician ⓘ percussionist ⓘ |
| activeIn |
20th century
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21st century ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
B.B. King
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Dianne Reeves NERFINISHED ⓘ Eddie Henderson NERFINISHED ⓘ Freddie Hubbard NERFINISHED ⓘ George Duke NERFINISHED ⓘ Herbie Hancock NERFINISHED ⓘ Irvin Mayfield NERFINISHED ⓘ Los Hombres Calientes NERFINISHED ⓘ Pat Metheny NERFINISHED ⓘ Quinteto Miramar NERFINISHED ⓘ Sonny Rollins NERFINISHED ⓘ Stanley Clarke NERFINISHED ⓘ The Headhunters NERFINISHED ⓘ Wayne Shorter NERFINISHED ⓘ Wynton Marsalis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| genre |
Afro-Cuban jazz
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Latin jazz ⓘ funk ⓘ jazz ⓘ jazz fusion ⓘ |
| hasRole |
bandleader
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sideman ⓘ |
| instrument |
African drums
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bongos ⓘ congas ⓘ percussion ⓘ timbales ⓘ |
| knownFor |
blending traditional African rhythms with contemporary jazz fusion
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innovative use of Afro-Cuban and African percussion in jazz and funk ⓘ percussion work on Herbie Hancock’s album "Head Hunters" ⓘ |
| memberOf | The Headhunters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nationality | American ⓘ |
| notableWork | work with Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters band ⓘ |
| occupation |
composer
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musician ⓘ percussionist ⓘ record producer ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Columbia Records
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JVC Records NERFINISHED ⓘ MCA Records ⓘ Prestige Records NERFINISHED ⓘ Summit Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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