Sun Jun 28
Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray - WE BE FREE Tour
5PM / $15 | $1.50 Fees Get Access to the Livestream
Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray WE BE FREE 2026
Become a Sponsor of this Concert
The funds go directly to the musicians! Each $300 sponsor will receive these exclusive benefits:
- 10 concert tickets: Invite friends to the show you sponsor, or bank your tickets for any concerts within the next year.
- Reserved front-row seats.
- Your name announced from the stage to acknowledge your sponsorship or honor a loved one.
- Higher donation amounts will receive additional benefits.
If interested, please email Henry at [email protected]
Legendary percussionist and bandleader Kahil El'Zabar joins forces with saxophone icon David Murray for their 2026 tour, WE BE FREE—a dynamic and deeply expressive program rooted in spiritual jazz improvisation, and the ongoing exploration of freedom through sound.
Having captivated audiences worldwide for over 40 years, they continue to build on their shared legacy as pioneers of Great Black Music, bringing together decades of innovation, global performance history, and cultural impact.
Sir Kahil El’Zabar was Knighted by the Council General of France for Global Contributions to the Arts. He has performed with luminaries like Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley, Pharoah Sanders, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Archie Shepp, Eddie Harris, Donny Hathaway, Paul Simon, Ntozake Shange, Nona Hendryx, Neneh Cherry, Lester Bowie, Hamiet Bluiett, Malachi Favors, Billy Bang and Gene Ammons. Dr. El’Zabar, holds a PhD from Lake Forest College in Interdisciplinary Arts. He taught music and interdisciplinary arts at the University of Nebraska/Lincoln, and University of Illinois in Chicago. President Bill Clinton appotinted him to the National Task Force for Arts Presenting in Education. He won the International Ambassador Award from President Barak Obama’s Administration.
Dr. El’zabar has served on the prestigious boards of the Lila Wallace Readers Digest Fund, The National Endowment of the Arts, and the National Campaign for the Freedom of Expression. He is the former chairmen of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). El’Zabar has recorded over 100 acclaimed projects, and founded and leads the legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble and Ritual Trio.
David Murray is considered to be the most influential tenor saxophonist of his generation. He has recorded more than 300 acclaimed projects. He has worked with many of the giants, such as Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Cecil Taylor, Jack DeJohnette, Chico Hamilton, Elvin Jones, Archie Shepp, Pharoah Sanders, Randy Weston, the list goes on. He is co founder of the World Saxophone Quartet and leads the famed David Murray Quartet, David Murray Octet, and the David Murray Big Band. Dr. Murray was awarded a PhD in the Arts from Claremont College, is a Guggenheim Fellow and a Fulbright Scholar. Dr. Murray has won two Grammys and is the prestigious recipient of the Jazz Par Award from the country of Denmark.
Two shows at 5 pm and 7 pm EDT
In-person seats: $35 / $15 full-time students with valid ID
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.
Advance sales end 1 hr before show; remaining tickets may be purchased at door.
Streaming Cost is $15
The link will be revealed 15 minutes before the show
and will remain active through July 5
Donations welcome
5PM / $15 | $1.50 Fees Get Access to the Livestream