An introduction to Billy Cobham in 5 essential albums

Cobham has been a defining force in jazz and fusion for more than five decades, not only as a virtuoso drummer but as a musician who fundamentally redefined the role of rhythm in modern music.

From the archives: Nucleus at Jazz Middelheim (1972)

In 1972, Ian Carr’s pioneering British band performed in Park Den Brandt, only three years after their formation. A glimpse into a moment when new directions in jazz were just beginning to take shape.