Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

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
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

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

Discography

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  • 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

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  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.