Kahil El'Zabar's America The Beautiful (CD)

Innovative multi-percussionist Kahil ElZabar composes, arranges and conducts an incredible new album, a tour de force musical testament to speak about the turbulent issues in America and the world today, as well as his hopes and love for a better tomorrow. It features masterful performances by the (late, great) Hamiet Bluiett, Corey Wilkes, Tomeka Reid & the James Sanders String Qt. A strong percussion section is complimented by strings and brass, in a powerful blend of spiritual groove, melody and improvisation. - an inspired re-imagining of a better world. America the Beautiful is Kahil ElZabars musical testament to the state of affairs, expressed with love, urgency, hope & spirit. 1. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL (INSTRUMENTAL) 2:23 2. JUMP AND SHOUT (FOR THOSE NOW GONE) 6:35 3. EXPRESS YOURSELF 3:55 4. FREEDOM MARCH 8:13 5. SKETCHES OF AN AFRO BLUE 8:14 6. HOW CAN WE MEND A BROKEN HEART 4:07 7. THAT WE ASK OF OUR CREATOR 4:28 8. PRAYERS FOR THE UNWARRANTED SUFFERINGS 4:13 9. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 2:03

• Genre: Jazz
• Format: CD
• Format Detail: CD Deluxe 4 panel Dpac w/ original artwork
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.**
• Internal ID: JITRE
• Released: 10/23/20