Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
GenresJazz
Years active1973-present
MembersKahil El'Zabar
Past membersKalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, Joseph Bowie, Ernest Dawkins, Light Henry Huff, Edward Wilkerson, 'Atu' Harold Murray, Hanah Jon Taylor

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]

They have released over a dozen albums, the latest one being in 2023.[4][2]

Discography

  • 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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Vincent Davis Percussion Plus". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  4. ^ a b "Ethnic Heritage Ensemble | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "Atu Harold Murray". Kahilelzabar.net. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "Atu Harold Murray | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2020.