Jimmy Madison

US drummer Originally from Cincinnati, hired by Lionel Hampton at the age of 19 and two years later relocated to New York City. Since then he has worked on the road and on records with James Brown, Gerry Mulligan, Nina Simone, Al Cohn, Roland Kirk, Joe Farrell, George Benson, Richie Havens, Stan Getz, Hubert Laws, Lee Konitz, Anita O’Day, Art Farmer, Ray Baretto, Shirley MacLaine, Maceo Parker, Ron Carter, Grover Washington, Jr., Chet Baker, Dave Matthews in addition to leading his own groups.