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David Murray & Kahil El’Zabar at Bird & Beckett Books and Records
Courtesy of Laura Yanow | Posted on June 12, 2023
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Wed, June 21, 2023
8:00 pm
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Musicians
David Murray
saxophone, tenorKahil El'Zabar
drumsAbout
David Murray is considered to be the most influential tenor saxophonist of his generation. He has recorded more than 300 acclaimed projects. He has worked with many of the giants, such as Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Cecil Taylor, Jack DeJohnette, Chico Hamilton, Elvin Jones, Archie Shepp, Pharoah Sanders, Randy Weston, the list goes on. He is cofounder of the World Saxophone Quartet and leads the famed David Murray Quartet, David Murray Octet and David Murray Big Band.
Sir Kahil El’Zabar, was Knighted by the Council General of France for his Global contributions to the Arts. He has performed with luminaries including Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley, Pharoah Sanders, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Archie Shepp, Eddie Harris, Donny Hathaway, Paul Simon, Ntozake Shange, Nona Hendryx, Neneh Cherry, Lester Bowie, Hamiet Bluiett, Malachi Favors and Gene Ammons, to name a few. Sir Kahil El’Zabar has recorded over 100 acclaimed projects and founded and leads the legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble and Ritual Trio....