Kahil El’Zabar is a composer, arranger, and performer who has led the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble for fifty years, a major feat. The band has changed members and configurations often over the decades—it is currently a trio, with guests dropping in and out—but throughout its history it has been animated and driven forward by a singular vision, an integration of Black vernacular music and African-leaning instrumentation, anchored by its leader’s distinctive and passionate approach to percussion.
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The Art Ensemble of Chicago is an avant-garde jazz group that formed in 1967. Originally consisting of Roscoe Mitchell, Lester Bowie, Malachi Favors, Joseph Jarman, and Don Moye, the group quickly became known for their innovative approach to jazz, incorporating elements of free jazz, world music, and performance art into their music. The Art Ensemble