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Idris Muhammad
Sign in to saveAlso known as Leo Morris, Leopald Morris, Leo Swift Morris
American drummer (1939-2014)
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- يهود الفلاشا
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Idris Muhammad (November 13, 1939 - July 29, 2014) was a jazz drummer. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana as Leo Morris before changing his name in the 1960s upon his conversion to Islam. He is known for his funky playing style. He has released a number of albums as leader, and has played with a number of jazz legends including Lou Donaldson, Johnny Griffin, Pharoah Sanders and Grover Washington, Jr. In 2011 he toured internationally with pianist Ahmad Jamal. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/
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- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New Orleans
- Place of death
- Fort Lauderdale
- Occupation
- composer
- Religion
- Islam
- Genre
- music of Africa
- Instrument
- drum kit
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- Fantasy
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- date of death
- 2014-07-29
- date of birth
- 1939-11-13
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