05 - In The Spirit • Kahil El’Zabar’s Spirit Groove ft. David Murray *NEW

https://spiritgroove.bandcamp.com/ 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. Sprit 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 on ‘Necktar’ you are immediately drawn into the fluidity of their communication. They’re joined by two extraordinary US musicians, Emma Dayhuff (Herbie Hancock) on acoustic bass and Justin Dillard (Junius Paul Qt) on synth, organ & piano. In the master’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!” RELEASE DATE: 12 JUNE 2020 Deluxe Gatefold Audiophile 2xLP 180g Deluxe Gatefold CD Digital CREDITS: Kahil El’Zabar: multi-percussion & voice David Murray: tenor sax Emma Dayhuff: acoustic bass Justin Dillard: synth, piano, organ Nep Sidhu: artwork & art direction Mastering by The Carvery, London Sleeve notes by Paul Bradshaw, Straight No Chaser • New spiritual jazz & groove album with phenomenal collaboration of these two spiritual jazz giants • Kahil El’Zabar continues on strong success from 2019, with an outstanding performance as leader, composer and ‘best percussionist in the world’ right now • Phenomenal performance by David Murray as you’ve never heard before • Joined by upcoming US musicians Justin Dillard (Junius Paul Qt) & Emma Dayhuff (Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz)) • Original artwork by Nep Sidhu (Erykah Badu /Shabazz Palaces) • Liner notes by Paul Bradshaw, Straight No Chaser • For the young audiences of the current jazz – organic groove dance-floor scene, also offering a deep listening experience for the discerning collector.