Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Explained

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
Years Active:	1973-present
Genre:	Jazz
Past Members:	Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, Joseph Bowie, Ernest Dawkins, Light Henry Huff, Edward Wilkerson, 'Atu' Harold Murray, Hanah Jon Taylor
Current Members:	Kahil El'Zabar

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]}

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

Discography

• 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)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cantor. Dave. With his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Kahil El'Zabar explores the legacy of jazz while building toward the future. 2021-07-31. Chicago Reader. 21 February 2019 . en.
2. Web site: McGinnis. Jeff. 2018-02-07. 'History In The Making' Concert Celebrates The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble's 45th Anniversary. 2021-07-31. Toledo City Paper. en-US.
3. Web site: 2021-06-21. Vincent Davis Percussion Plus. 2021-07-31. Isthmus Madison, Wisconsin. en-us.
4. Web site: Ethnic Heritage Ensemble | Biography & History. AllMusic. January 27, 2020.
5. Web site: Atu Harold Murray. Kahilelzabar.net. January 27, 2020.
6. Web site: Atu Harold Murray | Credits. AllMusic. January 27, 2020.