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1993 studio album by Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
Dance with the Ancestors is an album by Ethnic Heritage Ensemble , a jazz band formed by percussionist Kahil El'Zabar , who is joined by saxophonist Edward Wilkerson and trombonist Joseph Bowie . It was released in 1993 on the Chameleon label and distributed by Elektra Records .
Reception [ edit ]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz states "Whether marching through 'Take the A Train' or one of their own, somewhat enigmatic, free pieces, the group suggests fresh avenues for Chicago jazz to turn down next."[1]
Track listing [ edit ]
All compositions by Kahil El'Zabar except as indicated
"Oceans Deep" – 7:51
"Ornette" – 8:19
"Hit Me" (Joseph Bowie) – 4:40
"Take the 'A' Train" – 3:18
"Alika Rising" – 7:30
"Ode to the True Crusaders" – 7:13
"Mis-Taken Brilliance" – 3:16
"Nia" – 6:36
"Gwenyana" – 7:17
"Dance with the Ancestors" – 5:30
Personnel [ edit ]
Kahil El'Zabar – earth drums, sanza , trap drums, percussion , vocals
Edward Wilkerson – tenor sax , alto clarinet , percussion, vocals
Joseph Bowie – trombone , congas , percussion, vocals
References [ edit ]