Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is an American jazz ensemble founded in 1973 by percussionist Kahil El'Zabar.[1][2] Its members have included Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, Defunkt's Joseph Bowie, post-bop musician Ernest Dawkins, Light Henry Huff, 8 Bold Souls' Edward Wilkerson, Hanah Jon Taylor,[3] and 'Atu' Harold Murray.[4][5][6]
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Jazz |
| Years active | 1973-present |
| Members | Kahil El'Zabar |
| Past members | Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, Joseph Bowie, Ernest Dawkins, Light Henry Huff, Edward Wilkerson, 'Atu' Harold Murray, Hanah Jon Taylor |
They have released over a dozen albums, the latest one being in 2023.[4][2]
Discography edit
- Three Gentlemen from Chicago (Moers, 1981)
- Impressions (Red, 1982)
- Welcome (Leo, 1984)
- Ancestral Song — Live from Stockholm (Silkheart, 1988)
- Hang Tuff (Open Minds, 1991)
- Dance with the Ancestors (Chameleon, 1993)
- 21st Century Union March (Silkheart, 1997)
- The Continuum (Delmark, 1997)
- Papa's Bounce (CIMP, 1998)
- Freedom Jazz Dance (Delmark, 1999)
- Ka-Real (Silkheart, 2000)
- Hot 'N' Heavy — Live at the Ascension Loft (Delmark, 2007)
- Mama's House (Katalyst, 2009)
- Black is Back: 40th Anniversary Project (Katalyst, 2014)
- Be Known — Ancient/Future/Music (Spiritmuse, 2019)
- Spirit Gatherer: Tribute to Don Cherry (Spiritmuse, 2023)
References edit
- ^ Cantor, Dave (21 February 2019). "With his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Kahil El'Zabar explores the legacy of jazz while building toward the future". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ a b McGinnis, Jeff (2018-02-07). "'History In The Making' Concert Celebrates The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble's 45th Anniversary". Toledo City Paper. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ "Vincent Davis Percussion Plus". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ a b "Ethnic Heritage Ensemble | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Atu Harold Murray". Kahilelzabar.net. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Atu Harold Murray | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2020.