Born Leo Morris in New Orleans, American jazz drummer Idris Muhammad changed his
name when he converted to Islam in the 1960s. A talented musician, he enjoyed
playing a wide variety of styles of music and had a prolific performing and
recording career, appearing on hundreds of albums as a sideman in addition to
several as leader. Known for his funky playing style, he began his professional
career early with an appearance on Fats Domino's 'Blueberry Hill' (1956). In
1965 he joined Lou Donaldson's band and performed on many of their albums
between then and 1981, including 'Fried Bu...