One of Chicago’s jazz treasures, EHE front man Kahil El’Zabar, has put more than 30 years into his ambitious musical endeavors in one form or another. He’s not only a master percussionist, but a community leader, a composer, an educator and a sensational jazz multi-instrumentalist as well… but that certainly doesn’t even begin to describe the unique sound experience that is the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble.
EHE’s smooth and crisp tracks paired with bright and lively, emotional saxophone, trumpet and percussion are innovative and startlingly fresh. They explore the continuum of African and African-American traditions of music. And their newest live recording Hot ‘n’ Heavy is an ode to the spirit of freedom and jazz. But don’t just take my word for it, check them out for yourself! Much of their discography,available on CD & DVD from Delmark Record, can be found for purchase through Amazon.com here.
And for those of you seeking instantaneous musical gratification, here’s a sneak peak at the Hot ‘n’ Spicy DVD trailer filmed live from Chicago’s Ascension Loft!
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