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Kahil El'Zabar's Rtual Trio - Ooh Live!

Ooh Live! Is sure to be a modern jazz collector's item. The music is that powerful. This is one of Pharoah Sanders finest performances in years, and the Ritual Trio stays true to their unique magic of music making. There is a spellbounding quality for this entire performance, and upon listening, one will be completely transformed. The combination of these particular players in terms of who they have all performed with throu the years represents the pantheon of Jazz greats! Sure to become a legendary This historical unit of jazz luminaries is sure to recording in evidence to the prolific garner enormous press worldwide telepathy and technical execution of these endowed spirits. Extensive touring schedule throughout 2008.

Phil Cohran - On The Beach

A re-reissue of the classic "On the Beach" recording of Phil Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble. This record was previously available in limited quantities and out of print until now due to the collaborative efforts of Kelan Zulu productions and Katalyst Entertainment This historic recording is the definitive representation of one of the most significant groups of this era in jazz history. With several legendary musicians including guitarist Pete Cosey, percussionist Henry Gibson, Louis Satterfield on bass, and Donald Myrick on sax, "On the Beach" is a must have for jazz fans everywhere.

Art Ensemble of Chicago - Fundamental Destiny

A rare recording of an historic event! The production team of Aeco and Katalyst have once more gone through the vast archives of the Art Enesmble of Chicago to come up with another gem. Featuring the Classic lineup of possibly one of the most innovative groups in the history of Jazz (Lester Bowie - trumpet, Roscoe Mitchell - Saxophone, Joseph Jarman - Saxophone, Malachi Favors Moghostut - Bass, Famoudou Don Moye - Drums & Percussion, this concert recording at the Frankfurt Jazz Festival in 1991, also features world reknown pianist Don Pullen in one of his rare appearances with the whole group. His concepts explore numerous subtleties and nuances within the improvisational potentials of their original compositions and intensifies the ever present energy of the group. A must have title in the ongoing book that is "Great Black Music - Ancient to the Future".

Tammy McCann - Classic

When asked to describe Tammy McCann’s voice, saxophonist Von Freeman declared “Everyone who hears her loves her. She’s a natural talent.” A bold proclamation from a renowned musician, but McCann fulfills, even surpasses, claims of her vocal prowess. Following her performance at a recent Mahalia Jackson tribute, McCann obliged new found admirers with autographs and copies of her latest CD, aptly entitled “Classic.” Packed with moving renditions of jazz masterpieces, “Classic” effectively reaffirms the admirable sentiment of Von Freeman and others. According to Chicago pianist Ramsey Lewis, listeners are not left aching for traditional versions of the selections on “Classic.” Instead, Mr. Lewis depicts McCann as a “performer who knows how to get the most out of” a chart, by breathing “new life into [the] evergreens” of the vocal jazz tradition.

The album commences with a Latin tinged version of the Rogers and Hammerstein favorite “Happy Talk,” allowing Tammy to demonstrate clarity and precision at a challenging tempo. While the tempo may relax on subsequent ballads like Nina Simone’s “Black is the Color” or Billy Strayhorn’s “Lush Life,” the emotional intensity remains.

Enjoy the ride presented by “Classic” by purchasing the album at cdbaby.com.

Phil Cohran - The Malcom X Memorial

Historical Jazz from some of the most influential musicians in Black Music. Enjoy Phil Cohran’s “The Malcom X Memorial” by purchasing the album at cdbaby.com.

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Kevin Beauchamp
Katalyst Entertainment
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Chicago, Il 60637
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