Marty Ehrlich & Julius Hemphill - Circle the Heart

Julius Hemphill was a visionary saxophonist and composer whose music fused avant-garde exploration with deep blues and gospel roots. Marty Ehrlich, one of Hemphill’s close collaborators and protégés, is a multi-reedist and composer known for his lyrical improvisation and commitment to extending Hemphill’s legacy through performance, composition, and curation.

This archival release of the duo from Julius Hemphill and Marty Ehrlich offers a rare, deep-listening window into their long-standing creative dialogue and improvisational intelligence.

Marty Ehrlich - soprano and alto saxophone, flute, and bass clarinet
Julius Hemphill - soprano and alto saxophone, and flute