Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is an American jazz ensemble founded in 1973 by percussionist Kahil El'Zabar. 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, and 'Atu' Harold Murray. They have released over 15 albums, the latest in 2023. 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) Cantor, Dave (February 21, 2019). "With his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Kahil El'Zabar explores the legacy of jazz while building toward the future". Chicago Reader. Retrieved July 31, 2021. McGinnis, Jeff (February 7, 2018). "'History In The Making' Concert Celebrates The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble's 45th Anniversary". Toledo City Paper. Retrieved July 31, 2021. "Vincent Davis Percussion Plus". Isthmus.com. June 21, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021. "Ethnic Heritage Ensemble | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2020. "Atu Harold Murray". Kahilelzabar.net. Retrieved January 27, 2020. "Atu Harold Murray | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2020. Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 137/8. ISBN 0-85112-580-8. v t e