Kahil El'Zabar's Ritual Trio - Live at the River East Art Center

Master drummer/percussionist Kahil El’Zabar brought in special guest, violinist Billy Bang to perform live at Chicago’s River East Art Center on December 18, 2004. The concert was a multi-media event with painters, sculptors, and video projection. Bassist Malachi Favors made his transition on January 30, 2004 and so this is the first recording with new member Yosef Ben Israel. The fit is perfect as Yosef lays down the wicked bass grooves that serve as the foundation of the group’s excursions. Ari Brown brings his tenor sax to the edge of screech without crossing the threshold making his statements adventurous yet grounded.