The PAN AFRIKAN PEOPLEz ARKESTRA & Friends at Zebulon

"Celebrating black history month & honoring Horace Tapscott near the 19th anniversary of his passing." - Makela Session

The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra was founded by the illustrious
spiritual (J)azz entity known as Horace Tapscott aka PAPA. Since their birth in
the early 70’s the group, which can consist of 15 or more members, has been doing shows in and around their home of Los Angeles, spreading the (J)azz ideologies of Tapscott. This ensemble is truly a fantastic representation of Spiritual (J)azz from Los Angeles and their live performances are not to be missed! Several of the original members still perform along with some younger players who hold immaculate talent....

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"Celebrating black history month & honoring Horace Tapscott near the 19th anniversary of his passing." - Makela Session

The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra was founded by the illustrious
spiritual (J)azz entity known as Horace Tapscott aka PAPA. Since their birth in
the early 70’s the group, which can consist of 15 or more members, has been doing shows in and around their home of Los Angeles, spreading the (J)azz ideologies of Tapscott. This ensemble is truly a fantastic representation of Spiritual (J)azz from Los Angeles and their live performances are not to be missed! Several of the original members still perform along with some younger players who hold immaculate talent.
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Performance Schedule: "Black Nile at 8:30, Ark at 10." - Mekala Session
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Personnel: PAPA
Michael Session, ¿Ensemble Leader? - saxes ¿ soprano, alto & tenor ?
Jesse Sharps - soprano sax
Tony White - tenor sax
Devin Daniels - alto sax
Vinny Golia - baritone sax
Maia Harper - flute
Steven Smith - trumpet
Chris Williams - flugal horn (auto name, wrong person?)
Corbin Jones - sousaphone
Zekkeraya El-megharbel - trombone
Fundi Legohn - French horn (auto name not stickin'?)
Brian Hargrove - keys (auto name not holdin')
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Participating musicians (below) listin' format does not accommodate
(see continuation) Participating musicians overage & Friends @
Black Nile In Concert With PAPA, DJz Mark Maxwell & Jesse Justice At Zebulon
(FYI: traditional big bands orchestras = 14 to 18 members)
Trevvor Ware - bass
Derf Reklaw - percussion
Dwight Trible - vocal
/\/\akela Session, "incharge" - Session Sr. "Pops" - drums
¿unconfirmed &/or presumed?
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& Friends:
Black Nile is a neo-spiritual (J)azz group whose core members consist of brothers Aaron and Lawrence Shaw. Their music is an intricate blend of hip-hop, fusion, spiritual (J)azz, and neo-soul. These young brothers have an untouchable track record, playing and recording with a wide range of artists from Patrice Rushen to Tyler the Creator.
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DJs:
Mark Maxwell, (longtime reg.) Host of Rise "Humble Faciliator"
Rise on KPFK 90.7FM - A creative (J)azz celebration of African roots, social consciousness and spiritual transcendence.
Jesse Justice, ¿ __ ?

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