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Omar Hakim (born February 12,1959 New York City) is a noted drummer in jazz, jazz fusion and pop music. Among the notable artists he has played with are Sting, Weather Report, Mariah Carey, Madonna, David Bowie, Miles Davis, Marcus Miller, Dire Straits and many others. Hakim credits jazz vibraphonist Mike Mainieri with giving him his first break in 1980 - Hakim appeared in a video with Mainieri called "The Jazz Life" and began working with singer Carly Simon through Mainieri. Hakim first came to major attention as a member of Sting's Blue Turtles band, appearing in the film Bring On the Night.