Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Friday February 19 * doors at 7:00, music at 7:30 * $25-35 * TICKETS Transparent Productions presents Soul Trance - Liberation Of The Spirit , with Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble in observance of Black History Month 2027. The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble ( EHE ) was formed in 1974 shortly after Sir Kahil El'Zabar graduated from Lake Forest College with the goal “To combine concepts of African American music with its earliest roots in traditional African music, to produce new motifs and sounds true to their origins yet firmly pointed in a new artistic direction of enlightenment and deep listening". Half a century later and the rich, compelling, ever-evolving sound they are known for, is still going strong. Sir Kahil El’zabar was Knighted by the Council General of France for his Global contributions to the Arts. Dr.El’Zabar, holds a PHD from Lake Forest College in Interdisciplinary Arts. He was Appointed by Pres. Bill Clinton to the National Task Force for Arts Presenting in Education. He was presented the International Ambassador Award from Obama’s Administration. He is also the former chairman of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). El’Zabar has recorded 70+ acclaimed projects. Corey Wilkes , one of the most sought after trumpeters in the world today, is an alumnus of the famed Berklee College of Music. He’s a former associate professor of jazz trumpet at Roosevelt University (2008- 2016). He is a current member of the world famous AACM. Mr. Wilkes had the honor of being chosen to replace the late, great Lester Bowie in the Art Ensemble of Chicago. He is currently starring in a recurring role in the hit TV show, ”Empire”.