Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble brings their 50th anniversary celebration to town with a special live performance highlighting the American ensemble’s unique blend of jazz, blues, and African rhythms, enriched by the recent addition of strings, offering audiences a rare chance to experience their visionary sound and deep musical roots.

The ensemble’s dynamic lineup, featuring El’Zabar on multi-percussion and vocals alongside trumpeter Corey Wilkes, baritone saxophonist Alex Harding, and string players Ishmael Ali and James Sanders, promises an unforgettable afternoon of improvisation and spiritual energy. Their set will include powerful reinterpretations of classics and original compositions that reflect five decades of innovation within Great Black Music.