Kahil El'zabar -Follow The Sun -Delmark CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1.1 Follow the Sun

1.2 Softly As in a Morning Sunrise

1.3 Great Black Music

1.4 Footprints

1.5 Grandma's Hands

1.6 Inner Heart

1.7 Body and Soul

1.8 Our Journey

1.9 Up Your Mind

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Follow The Sun by Kahil & Billy Bang El'zabar, released 14 November 2013, includes the following tracks: "Great Black Music", "Grandma's Hands", "Body And Soul", "Up Your Mind" and more. This version of Follow The Sun comes as a 1xCD. -

Drummer, percussionist, composer, bandleader, music director and interdisciplinary arts activist Kahil El'Zabar will be turning 60 years the week of the release of Follow the Sun, his 60th album! Featured is Los Angeles-based vocalist Dwight Trible who combines vocal virtuosity with musicianship and improvisational skills to the delight of audiences and musicians alike. In addition to his own group Dwight has also worked with Pharoah Sanders, Horace Tap Scott, Charles Lloyd, Kenny Burrell, Kenny Garrett, Della Reese and many others. And there's a sub-plot to the story Ari Brown performs with his mentor Duke Payne, one of the few jazz bagpipes players.

"Follow The Sun" is a captivating CD by the renowned jazz percussionist and composer Kahil El'zabar, released under the esteemed Delmark label. This album showcases El'zabar's deep-rooted connection to spiritual jazz, blending African rhythms with contemporary improvisation. Known for his innovative approach and soulful performances, El'zabar leads an ensemble of talented musicians through compositions that are both meditative and invigorating. "Follow The Sun" stands as a testament to his enduring influence in modern jazz, offering listeners an immersive musical journey filled with emotion and rhythmic complexity. Kahil El'zabar is celebrated as one of Chicago?s most influential jazz artists. As founder of the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble and Ritual Trio, he has collaborated with legends such as Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, and David Murray. His career spans over four decades marked by international tours, acclaimed recordings, and numerous awards recognizing his contributions to avant-garde jazz. Delmark Records is one of America?s oldest independent jazz labels, founded in 1953 in Chicago. Renowned for its dedication to authentic blues and jazz releases, Delmark has played a pivotal role in documenting the city?s vibrant music scene while supporting groundbreaking artists like Junior Wells, Magic Sam?and now Kahil El?zabar.

Producer:

Kahil El'Zabar, Steve Wagner

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Manufacturer No.:

DE5013

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