Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is an American jazz ensemble founded in 1973 by percussionist Kahil El'Zabar. Its members have included Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, Defunkt's Joseph Bowie, post-bop musician Ernest Dawkins, Light Henry Huff, 8 Bold Souls' Edward Wilkerson, Hanah Jon Taylor, and 'Atu' Harold Murray.
They have released over 15 albums, the latest one being in 2023.
Discography
- Three Gentlemen from Chicago (Moers, 1981)
- Impressions (Red, 1982)
- Welcome (Leo, 1984)
- Ancestral Song â Live from Stockholm (Silkheart, 1988)
- Hang Tuff (Open Minds, 1991)
- Dance with the Ancestors (Chameleon, 1993)
- 21st Century Union March (Silkheart, 1997)
- The Continuum (Delmark, 1997)
- Papa's Bounce (CIMP, 1998)
- Freedom Jazz Dance (Delmark, 1999)
- Ka-Real (Silkheart, 2000)
- Hot 'N' Heavy â Live at the Ascension Loft (Delmark, 2007)
- Mama's House (Katalyst, 2009)
- Black is Back: 40th Anniversary Project (Katalyst, 2014)
- Be Known â Ancient/Future/Music (Spiritmuse, 2019)
- Spirit Gatherer: Tribute to Don Cherry (Spiritmuse, 2023)
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