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Leonard "Lenny" White III (born December 19, 1949) is an American jazz fusion drummer who was a member of the band Return to Forever led by Chick Corea in the 1970s. White has been called "one of the founding fathers of jazz fusion".
Feb 14, 2024 · Lenny White. Leonard White III is best known for playing in Chick Corea's Return to Forever and being one of the forerunners of jazz-rock/funk. White was born in New York City.
Influential jazz fusion drummer and Return to Forever member who has played with Miles Davis, Chaka Khan, Al Di Meola, and countless others. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 2020s. Born. December 19, 1949 in New York, NY. Genre. Jazz, R&B. Styles. Crossover Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Neo-Bop, Post-Bop, Soul. Also Known As.
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Jun 23, 2011 · Fusion jazz drummer Lenny White is prepping for a reunion with the newly expanded Return to Forever, which will make 32 stops in the U.S. beginning in Pittsburgh on Aug. 7. The newest members are former Mahavishnu Orchestra violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and guitarist Frank Gambale.
But when Lenny White was just nineteen, he got to record with Miles Davis on the seminal album Bitches Brew. In this exclusive interview, Lenny – a drummer, composer, producer and educator – talks about Miles, as well as his incredible post-Miles career that includes a string of superb solo albums; joining the jazz-rock fusion band Return ...
Aug 18, 2011 · Before he became a valued member of the legendary fusion band Return To Forever, drummer Lenny White played with such jazz legends as Andrew Hill, Miles Davis, Joe Henderson and Freddie Hubbard.
Lenny White, a versatile drummer, is best known for his role in Chick Corea’s Return To Forever band in the 1970’s. White learned drums by himself and began his career at the top. He played regularly with Jackie McLean (1968), and recorded “Bitches Brew” with Miles Davis 1969.
