---------------------------- Idris Muhammad, R.I.P. ----------------------

Idris Muhammad, whose drumming crossed over several musical styles including funk, jazz, and rhythm and blues, died Tuesday (July 29). He was 74.

Muhammad's death was confirmed by close friend Dan Williams, who got to know Muhammad through Williams' Jazz Journey concert series sponsored by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Williams learned of Muhammad's death through family members in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A converted Muslim, Muhammad was immediately buried in accordance with the traditions of Islam, Williams said.

His cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but Williams and other friends noted that Muhammad had been receiving dialysis treatment in New Orleans – where he had returned from New York City to retire back in 2011.

 

 

 

To read more on his life follow link to his obituary in New Orleans, The Times-Picayune

https://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2014/07/idris_muhammad_legendary_new_o.html

 

https://youtu.be/BGLS_beriOc

Edited July 31, 201411 yr by Dave Thorley

Sad news Dave, legendary drummer, love the Turn This Mutha Out set, had it for years and play it regular away, full length "Heaven" to this day is awesome, and showcases the immense skills of Idris and the session men that did the rounds during that period R.I.P. Idris

 

Kev

Thanks for posting Dave, very sad news indeed.

If ever a record defined the mid 70s for me it's undoubtedly "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This". RIP Idris!

 

Ian D 

RIP Idris. "I Believe In You"

That is sad news, like most I was introduced to Idris' work (by Hector) via "Could heaven ever be like this" - awesome stuff!

 

RIP Idris.

Edited July 31, 201411 yr by Rich B

Rest In Peace! Idris

Was lucky enough to see/hear Mr Muhammed live drumming for Ahmed Jamel some years ago and Idris fairly stole the show for me even in that refined company.

RIP

 

Cheers Paul

Thank You Idris RIP.

Sorry to read this. I don't know many of his tracks but I'm A Believer has always been a favourite of mine.

r.i.p idris.. played i`m a believer on sunday at the carlton club

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYOMXM-ys3s

Just had a weird experience, saw this post and almost immediately Could Heaven Ever Be Like This came on the radio! BBC6!

Scary stuff!