Leon (Ndugu) Chancler (born July 1, 1952) is a drummer, percussionist, studio musician, composer and producer. He is in fact highly sought after as a studio percussionist in the music industry, and has worked with many great artistes such as George Duke, Patrice Rushen, Hubert Laws, The Crusaders, Frank Sinatra, Weather Report, Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Thelonious Monk and John Lee Hooker.