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ETHNIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE (Early Show) at Jack London Revue
Courtesy of Ticketmaster | Posted on January 9, 2024
Where
Jack London Revue
529 Sw 4th Ave
Portland, OR
Map
(866) 777-8932
When
Fri, February 23, 2024
8:00 pm
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About
Founded in Chicago in the 1970s by Kahil ElZabar, the Ethnic Heritage ensemble brings together three talented musicians. Kahil ElZabar, founder of the Ethnic Heritage ensemble, is an internationally celebrated percussionist and composer and is considered one of the most prolific jazz innovators of his generation. His music has been featured in several films and theatrical productions. Being a renaissance man, ElZabar has also held positions as associate professor of inter/disciplinary arts at the University of Nebraska/Lincoln (1987-99), and the University of Illinois/Chicago (2000-04). Some of the many other awards and accomplishments ElZabar has received includes being named Chicagoan of the year in 2004 by the Chicago Tribune, percussionist of the year award from the Jazz Journalists Association in 2002, 2003 and 2005, Outstanding Career in Music Award from the African American Arts Alliance in 2001, received a Ph.D...