Idris Muhammad
- Instrument:
- Drums
- Styles:
- Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz, Disco, Contemporary Jazz, Post Bop, Funk, Soul, Fusion, Hard Bop, Modal
Essential Idris Muhammad Albums
Power Of Soul
Idris Muhammad
1974
Soul-Jazz
Turn This Mutha Out
Idris Muhammad
1977
Jazz-Funk
Boogie To The Top
Idris Muhammad
1978
Jazz-Funk
House Of The Rising Sun
Idris Muhammad
1976
Soul-Jazz
Could Heaven Ever Be Like This
Idris Muhammad
1977
Disco
Peace And Rhythm
Idris Muhammad
1972
Jazz-Funk
Africa
Pharoah Sanders, John Hicks, Curtis Lundy, Idris Muhammad
1987
Contemporary Jazz
Black Rhythm Revolution!
Idris Muhammad
1971
Soul-Jazz
Kabsha
Idris Muhammad, Ray Drummond, George Coleman, Pharoah Sanders
1980
Post Bop
You Ain't No Friend Of Mine!
Idris Muhammad
1978
Jazz-Funk
Best Idris Muhammad Albums by Style
Jazz-Funk
Turn This Mutha Out
Idris Muhammad
1977
Power Of Soul
Idris Muhammad
1974
Peace And Rhythm
Idris Muhammad
1972
House Of The Rising Sun
Idris Muhammad
1976
You Ain't No Friend Of Mine!
Idris Muhammad
1978
Disco
Make It Count
Idris Muhammad
1980
Boogie To The Top
Idris Muhammad
1978
Foxhuntin'
Idris Muhammad
1979
Soul-Jazz
Black Rhythm Revolution!
Idris Muhammad
1971
Similar Artists
Top Labels
| Label | Releases |
|---|---|
| Prestige | 70 |
| Blue Note | 53 |
| Kudu | 30 |
| Fantasy | 25 |
| CTI Records | 23 |
| BGP Records | 13 |
| Muse Records | 12 |
| Sony Music | 12 |
| Theresa Records | 10 |
| Columbia | 10 |
Idris Muhammad Collaborations
As Leader
| Musician | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | Piano | 5 |
| Ronnie Cuber | Baritone Saxophone | 3 |
| Frank Floyd | Vocals | 3 |
| Hiram Bullock | Guitar | 3 |
| Clifford Carter | Keyboards | 3 |
| Bob Porter | Supervised By | 2 |
| Jimmy Lewis | Bass [Fender] | 2 |
| Buddy Caldwell | Congas | 2 |
| Melvin Sparks | Guitar | 2 |
| Clarence Thomas | Tenor Saxophone | 2 |
As Sideman
| Musician | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Melvin Sparks | Guitar | 24 |
| Ralph MacDonald | Percussion | 20 |
| John Hicks | Piano | 18 |
| Eric Gale | Guitar | 17 |
| Virgil Jones | Trumpet | 16 |
| Jon Faddis | Trumpet | 16 |
| Leon Spencer, Jr. | Organ | 14 |
| Wayne Andre | Trombone | 13 |
| Randy Brecker | Trumpet | 13 |
| Ron Carter | Bass | 12 |
Key Personnel
| Person | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Rudy Van Gelder | Engineer | 38 |
| Various | Leader | 37 |
| Rudy Van Gelder | Lacquer Cut By | 20 |
| Creed Taylor | Producer | 16 |
| Rudy Van Gelder | Recorded By | 15 |
| Bob Porter | Producer | 13 |
| Jean-François Deiber | Producer | 8 |
| Phil Carroll | Art Direction | 7 |
| Todd Barkan | Producer | 7 |
| John Golden | Mastered By | 6 |
Discography
Total: 347 releases
| Artist | Album | Label | Leader/Sideman | Style | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob James | One | - | Sideman | 2025 | |
| Chemistry Viewpoint | AAAAABBBUUUUUUKKKKKKJJKKK | Not On Label | Sideman | Instrumental | 2024 |
| Galt MacDermot | Woman Is Sweeter (Original Soundtrack) | - | Sideman | 2023 | |
| Pharoah Sanders Quartet | Live At Fabrik Hamburg 1980 | Jazzline | Sideman | Soul-Jazz | 2023 |
| Pharoah Sanders | Jewels Of Thought | - | Sideman | 2023 | |
| Idris Muhammad | Peace And Rhythm | - | Sideman | 2022 | |
| Ronnie Walker, Idris Muhammad | Magic’s In The Air / Could Heaven Ever Be Like This | Most Excellent Unlimited | Sideman | Soul | 2022 |
| Idris Muhammad, Sakinah Muhammad, Jean Shy | I'm A Believer / What Can I Do I'm So In Love With You | Outta Sight | Leader | Soul | 2021 |
| Pharoah Sanders | You've Got To Have Freedom / Got To Give It Up | Expansion | Sideman | Jazz-Funk | 2018 |
| Arp | RA.653 | Resident Advisor | Sideman | Deep Techno | 2018 |
| Mr.Beats, DJ Celory | The Notorious B.I.G. Mix Vol. 2 | Studio Karasu Recordings | Sideman | Cut-up/DJ | 2017 |
| Archie Shepp Quartet | True Ballads II | Venus Records | Sideman | 2016 | |
| Simona Faraone | soundscape mix 001 | soundscape mix | Sideman | 2015 | |
| Jamie xx | In Colour | - | Sideman | 2015 | |
| Ivy Barkakati | Tasty Cakes | Not On Label (Ivy Barkakati Self-released) | Sideman | Industrial | 2014 |
| Sacha Mambo | Weed Day | Macadam Mambo Podcast | Sideman | Art Rock | 2013 |
| Topher | In Bed With Topher - The Lovemaking | Aries Slant Recordings | Sideman | Trip Hop | 2013 |
| DJ Henshiji, DJ Bunta | Bring It On Vol. 1 | Bring It On | Sideman | Cut-up/DJ | 2013 |
| La La Brooks | All Or Nothing | Norton Records | Sideman | 2013 | |
| Various | Versión Especial | Versión Especial | Sideman | Disco | 2012 |
Styles & Genres Distribution
Styles
| Style | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz-Funk | 74 | 11.8% |
| Soul-Jazz | 69 | 11% |
| Disco | 41 | 6.5% |
| Contemporary Jazz | 34 | 5.4% |
| Post Bop | 29 | 4.6% |
| Funk | 24 | 3.8% |
| Soul | 22 | 3.5% |
| Fusion | 19 | 3% |
| Hard Bop | 17 | 2.7% |
| Modal | 11 | 1.8% |
Genres
| Genre | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 246 | 39.2% |
| Funk / Soul | 93 | 14.8% |
| Electronic | 22 | 3.5% |
| Blues | 9 | 1.4% |
| Hip Hop | 8 | 1.3% |
| Rock | 7 | 1.1% |
| Reggae | 7 | 1.1% |
| Folk, World, & Country | 6 | 1% |
| Latin | 5 | 0.8% |
| Pop | 4 | 0.6% |