Malcolm X, the revolutionary leader who was assassinated on February 21st 1965, left a legacy of speeches that are totally relevant to the reality we are facing today. Rachiim Ausar Sahu has organized a 20 piece big band complete with vocalists to resurrect the spirit of Malcolm.

For the last two years this project has been presented at Sistas’ Place, however, the serious challenge we are facing politically, socially and spiritually, demands the exposure of this project to a larger venue and audience.

Jazz: A Music of the Spirit is always about the intention of the composer and Rachiim Ausar Sahu is clear about his:
There are two female solo voices, each reflective of different avenues towards the stated ‘Malcolm effect’. In my studies I found that in the Sufi religious tradition, the human voice is categorized by effect and not range. I chose to engage that sense of sound and have scored my solo voices accordingly. There is the Jemal voice or voice of beauty. There is the Kemal voice or voice of wisdom. Thirdly there is the Jelal voice or voice of power.

Come out to join us for this special night of music at Jazz 966, 966 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY (map/directions). Get Flyer.

The musicians are;

Tulivu Donna Cumberbatch- Jemal Voice
Freedome El Lee- Kemal Voice
Ralph McCain ( Malcolm X )- Jelal Voice
Benito Gonzalez, Piano
George Gray, Jr., Drums
Neil Clarke, Percussion
Edmar Casteneda, Harp
Sonya Robinson, Viola
Riley Mullins, Trumpet
Duane Eubanks, Trumpet
Vincent Chancey, French Horn
Andrae Murchison, Trombone
Robert Stringer, Trombone
Alex Harding, Reeds
Irwin Hall, Reeds
Anthony Ware, Reeds
Pauline Jean, Voice
Stephanie Jeannot, Voice
Lenora Wednesday Sharp, Voice
Hillary Madison, Voice

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