Idris Muhammad is a jazz drummer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born Leo Morris on November 13, 1939 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, and Pharoah Sanders. He currently tours internationally with pianist Ahmad Jamal. Jazz is a musical art form characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms, and improvisation. ... A drummer is a musician who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. ... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... State nickname: Pelican State Other U.S. States Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans Governor Kathleen Blanco Official languages None; English and French de facto Area 134,382 km² (31st)  - Land 112,927 km²  - Water 21,455 km² (16%) Population (2000)  - Population 4,468,976 (22nd)  - Density 39. ... November 13 is the 317th day of the year (318th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 48 days remaining. ... 1939 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Events and trends The 1960s was a turbulent decade of change around the world. ... Islam (Arabic al-islām الإسلام,  listen) the submission to God is a monotheistic faith and the worlds second-largest religion. ... Funk is a distinct style of music originated by African-Americans, e. ... An album (from Latin albus white, blank, relating to a blank book in which something can be inserted) is a packaged collection of related things. ... Lou Donaldson (born 1926) is a jazz alto saxophonist. ... John Arnold Griffin III (born in 1928) is an American bop and hard bop tenor saxophonist. ... Pharoah Sanders (born October 13, 1940) is a United States jazz saxophonist. ... Ahmad Jamal (born July 2, 1930) is a well-known American Jazz pianist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Samples Download sample of Its the Good Life Discography Ahmads Blues (1951) The Awakening (1970) External links Ahmad Jamal Official Homepage Categories: Musician stubs | Jazz pianists | 1930 births ...

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. 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Dolores Brooks (born June 20, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY) was a member of the girl group The Crystals. ... The Crystals were one of the most successful girl groups of the 1960s. ... Islam (Arabic al-islām الإسلام,  listen) the submission to God is a monotheistic faith and the worlds second-largest religion. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

Selected discography

• Power of Soul (1974)
• House of the Rising Sun (1976)
• Kabsha (1980)

1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ...

External link

• Idris Muhammad (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:ml6qoarabijx) at the All Music Guide