James Gadson

American soul/funk/jazz drummer, songwriter and producer

Born: 17th June 1939 Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Died: 2nd April 2026 Los Angeles, California, USA

Son of jazz drummer Harold Gadson. Brother of [a=Thomas Gadson].

Active since the mid 60's, he has worked with an endless list of artists such as [a=Ray Charles], [a=Marvin Gaye], [a=Isley Brothers], [a=Frank Sinatra], [a=Herbie Hancock] and [a=George Semper] right through to present day recordings with [a=Joe Cocker], [a=Beck], [a=Justin Timberlake], [a=Paul McCartney] and [a=Michael Kiwanuka].