The Tool song "Schism" recently brought out a professional funk drummer's impressive improv chops after he heard the prog-rock track for the very first time. On the fly, he does an in-the-pocket drum ...

The Mothership is loaded with guest stars, including Snoop Dogg, Doug E. Fresh, Béla Fleck and P-Funk alumnus Dennis Chambers. Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released.

Dennis Chambers, the reigning master of all beats funky, presents a panorama of groove stylings in the vein of Les McCann and the Headhunters. In fact, this session initially feels similar in spirit ...