Born in Richmond, Virginia on January 18, 1943, Al Foster's career as a top
performing jazz drummer has spanned five decades. He moved to Harlem as a child
and was immersed in the world of jazz, attending shows by many great musicians
such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderly, Buddy Rich, Philly Joe
Jones and Dave Brubeck. These experiences inspired the young drummer, and he
made his recording debut aged 20 on Blue Mitchell's The Thing to Do (1964). He
began to play in clubs, and toured extensively with artists such as Herbie
Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson and...