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Omar Hakim (born February 12, 1959) is an American drummer, producer, arranger and composer. His session work covers jazz, jazz fusion, and pop music.
Omar Hakim, chair of Berklee’s Percussion Department, is one of the world’s most sought-after drummers, both on the performance stage and in the recording studio.
Jan 1, 2020 · Best of 2019: From playing the drums professionally with his dad at the age of ten, Omar Hakim’s career has spanned the musical spectrum from jazz and fusion to rock and R&B, as he’s worked with the likes of Sting, Herbie Hancock, Mick Jagger, and Daft Punk.
Over the course of three tours and contributions to three albums between 1982 and 1984, Hakim seamlessly blended his rhythmic prowess with the intricacies of jazz fusion, showcasing his ...
Feb 12, 2022 · He was, to put it simply, top dog. After working on David Bowie’s 1983 track ‘Let’s Dance’, his blend of jazz, funk and disco came to define the sound of the 1980s. Omar Hakim was born in one of the most musically rich spots in New York: Jamaica, Queens.
Mar 28, 2024 · Legendary drummer Omar Hakim (Weather Report, Sting, Miles Davis, David Bowie, et al.) has teamed up with pianist extraordinaire Rachel Z, whose work with Wayne Shorter, Steps Ahead, and Peter Gabriel has earned her international recognition and acclaim from her peers and fans alike.
May 30, 2023 · Steve Weiss Music sat down for an exclusive interview with drumming legend Omar Hakim while at Pearl Drums high-end reimagined event. Omar talks everything from recording with Daft Punk, to...
Omar Hakim is a fusion drummer and session man extraordinaire whose talents have graced a tremendous variety of big name recordings in the jazz, pop, and R&B fields dating back to the early '80s. Born…
Omar Hakim, Brooklyn. 7,646 likes · 972 talking about this. Welcome to the Official Fan Page of Drummer Omar Hakim aka "The Groovesmith!"
Omar Hakim is an American drummer, producer, arranger and composer. His session work covers jazz, jazz fusion, and pop music. He has worked with Weather Report, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Chic, Sting, Madonna, Dire Straits, Bryan Ferry, Journey, Kate Bush, George Benson, Miles Davis, Daft Punk, Mariah Carey, The Pussycat Dolls, David Lee Roth, and Celine Dion.
