Dance with the Ancestors

Dance with the Ancestors is an album by Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, a jazz band formed by percussionist Kahil El'Zabar, who is joined by saxophonist Edward Wilkerson and trombonist Joseph Bowie. It was released in 1993 on the Chameleon label and distributed by Elektra Records.

Dance with the Ancestors
Studio album by Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
Released	1993
Genre	Jazz
Length	61:30
Label	Chameleon
Producer	Kahil El'Zabar
Kahil El'Zabar chronology
Hang Tuff (1991) Dance with the Ancestors (1993) Renaissance of the Resistance (1994)

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The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[1]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz states "Whether marching through 'Take the A Train' or one of their own, somewhat enigmatic, free pieces, the group suggests fresh avenues for Chicago jazz to turn down next."^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Kahil El'Zabar except as indicated

1. "Oceans Deep" – 7:51
2. "Ornette" – 8:19
3. "Hit Me" (Joseph Bowie) – 4:40
4. "Take the 'A' Train" – 3:18
5. "Alika Rising" – 7:30
6. "Ode to the True Crusaders" – 7:13
7. "Mis-Taken Brilliance" – 3:16
8. "Nia" – 6:36
9. "Gwenyana" – 7:17
10. "Dance with the Ancestors" – 5:30

Personnel

• Kahil El'Zabar – earth drums, sanza, trap drums, percussion, vocals
• Edward Wilkerson – tenor sax, alto clarinet, percussion, vocals
• Joseph Bowie – trombone, congas, percussion, vocals