Kahil El’Zabar ft. David Murray - In My House

Following Kahil El’Zabar's amazing success with the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble’s latest album ‘Be Known: Ancient/Future/Music’, the legendary Chicago percussionist & composer is pleased to announce the release of ‘Kahil  El’Zabar’s Spirit Groove ft. David Murray’, released via Spiritmuse Records.

Kahil El’Zabar’s ‘Spirit Groove’ on Spiritmuse Records is the latest musical inspiration from the spiritual jazz master, ft. the legendary tenor sax colossus, David Murray. El’Zabar and Murray first recorded together in ’89 and their collaborative efforts span over 4 decades of exceptional explorations in the varied realms of spiritual jazz, with ’Spirit Groove’ being the defining moment upon their incredible journey to meaningful, spiritual art. 

'Spirit Groove' is an easy snapping combination of live and studio recordings in June 2019 in Chicago. Whether on tenor or bass clarinet, David Murray immerses the listener in the history of this music - hearing him playing with Kahil immediately reveals the fluidity of their communication. They’re joined here by two extraordinary US musicians, Emma Dayhuff (Herbie Hancock) on acoustic bass and Justin Dillard (Junius Paul Qt) on synth, organ & piano. 

In El'Zabar's own words " ‘Spirit Groove’ intends to move you nakedly with a deep sense of dance on a Mind/Body/Spirit level. From the mouths of Bebop music masters, who were my mentors and that I also had the distinct honor to play with – such as Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley, Eddie Harris, Malachi Favors, Jodie Christine, Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, they all expressed to me that in the beginning of Bebop, people everywhere danced with Spirit to the music of Charlie Parker!  This is the moment to rekindle the motion of social relevance within the legacy of jazz as an improvised people’s movement for social change!”

‘In My House’, the first track taken from the album is a true message of hope in these challenging times. In this unique collaboration with the tenor sax colossus David Murray, they explore the varied realms of jazz & groove, with ’Spirit Groove’ being the defining moment upon their incredible journey to meaningful, spiritual art. They’re joined by two extraordinary talents, Emma Dayhuff on acoustic bass and Justin Dillard on synth, organ & piano., ‘In My House’ is of-this-moment relevant, fun and uplifting - an ode to the beauty and resilience of the human spirit. In Kahil El’Zabar’s house you can pray, reach to the soul, sing and dance… day or night! And everyone’s invited!