
Photo by Rob Shanahan
Few musicians possess a level of ability that can be considered
virtuoso.
Chad Wackerman is just
that…a true drummer’s drummer. He has
amassed a remarkable body of work including a seven-year association with Frank
Zappa, resulting in worldwide tours and 26 studio & live albums. His long association is with guitar legend
Allan Holdsworth spans decades and has appeared on over 6 albums. Wackerman has recorded albums and toured with
an eclectic list of artists including Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, Steve
Vai, Andy Summers, Men At Work, Albert Lee, Colin Hay, Dweezil Zappa, Alan
Pasqua, Carl Verheyen, David Garfield, John Patitucci, Joe Sample, Banned From
Utopia, Robbie Krieger, and The World Drummer's Ensemble (featuring Bill
Bruford, Luis Conte, Dou Dou Ndiaye Rose and Wackerman). His duo work with Terry Bozzio features a
unique opportunity to see the two Zappa drumming masters in a percussive
conversation. As a bandleader and
composer, Chad has five critically acclaimed CDs, including his latest release,
"Dreams Nightmares and Improvisations" - a collection of
improvisatory collaborations and original compositions, which also features
Alan Holdsworth, Jimmy Johnson and Jim Cox. For more information on Chad, please visit
www.chadwackerman.com.