Omar Hakim

Omar Hakim
Hakim on the drums in 2012
Background information
Born (1959-02-12) February 12, 1959
New York City, New York, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • record producer
  • arranger
  • composer
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1980–present

Omar Hakim (born February 12, 1959) is an American drummer, producer, arranger and composer. His session work covers jazz, jazz fusion, and pop music. He has worked with Weather Report, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Chic, Sting, Madonna, Dire Straits, Bryan Ferry, Journey, Kate Bush, George Benson, Miles Davis, Daft Punk, Mariah Carey, the Pussycat Dolls, David Lee Roth, and Celine Dion.