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.
In 1966, he married Dolores "LaLa" Brooks (former member of the Crystals; she converted to Islam with him and went for a time under the name Sakinah Muhammad). They separated in 1999. Together, they have two sons and two daughters.
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On the radio
Stations that played Idris Muhammad in the last 30 days
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24-7 Disco
United Kingdom · Funk - 6×
FUNKEDUP Radio
United States · Funk - 6×
MixStream Radio - Disco
Netherlands · Pop - 6×
FluxFM B-Funk | 64k MP3
Germany · R&B - 5×
AllFunkRadio
United States · Soul - 4×
70s 80s Disco Funk ModernSoul Boogie
United States · Soul - 4×
FUNKY RADIO - Only Funk Music (60's & 70's)
United States · Jazz - 4×
_Funky Corner Radio (Spain)
Spain · Jazz - 4×
Jazz Radio by Maestro - Steamin'
Netherlands · Jazz - 3×
Crackers Radio
United Kingdom · Jazz - 3×
Jazz de Ville - Groovy
Netherlands · Jazz - 3×
Discothèque Fantastique Radio
France · Rock
