Incredible new album by the legendary multi-percussionist, addressing the state of America today while calling for a better tomorrow. El’Zabar is arranging and conducting a string quartet alongside an ensemble of talented, versatile musicians (Corey Wilkes, Tomeka Reid & Harriet Bluiett), with an inspired message of urgency and hope through powerful, spiritual music.

PERSONNEL:

• Kahil El’Zabar - composition /arrangements/ flute
• Corey Wilkes – trumpet (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9)
• Hamiet Bluiett - baritone sax (1,3,4,6,9)
• Tomeka Reid – cello (1,3,4,6,9)
• Dennis Winslett – alto sax (1,3,4,6,9)
• Samuel Williams – violin (1,3,4,6,9)
• James Sanders String Quartet (2,5,7,8)
• Joshua Ramos - acoustic bass (2,5,7,8)
• Miguel de la Cerna – keyboard (2,5,7,8)
• Babu Atiba - African percussion (2,8)
• Ernie Adams – percussion (2,8)
• Robert Irving III - piano (9)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• 01. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL (INSTRUMENTAL)
• 02. JUMP AND SHOUT (FOR THOSE NOW GONE)
• 03. EXPRESS YOURSELF
• 04. FREEDOM MARCH

• SIDE B
• 01. SKETCHES OF AN AFRO BLUE
• 02. HOW CAN WE MEND A BROKEN HEART
• 03. THAT WE ASK OF OUR CREATOR
• 04. PRAYERS FOR THE UNWARRANTED SUFFERINGS