First U.S. release from Kahil El Zabar (Ethnic Heritage Ensemble)-drums, thumb pno & vocal, with Malachi Favors-bass, & Ari Brown-s.

W. Billy Bang-violin, Kahil El Zabar-leader, African drums & thumb piano, Ari Brown-ts & pno, live at the Underground Fest '94.

Master drummer/percussionist Kahil El'Zabar invited special guest, violinist Billy Bang to perform live at Chicago's River East Art Center on December 18, 2004. The concert was a multi-media event... more

Shepp has been recognized as a leader in jazz's avant garde scene since the 1960s; on this album, he is joined by some of Chicago's current cutting edge players, feat. Kabil El'Zabar, Ari Brown &... more

Percussionist Kahil El'Zabar writes the next chapter in his continuing study of the music that shaped the future of jazz.