Fri Feb 7
The Ahmed Abdullah Quartet features:
Monique Ngozi Nri, poet/vocalist
Don Chapman, saxophone
Eric Kennedy, multi-percussion
with leader Ahmed Abdullah on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals
Making a rare appearance at An die Musik Live! to celebrate African American History Month. For this exceptional performance, audience members will be treated to a blend of poetry music from the African Diaspora mixed with the music and lyrics of Sun Ra. Don't Miss This!
Ahmed Abdullah (trumpet, composer, and educator) is one of the central figures in 21st-century Brooklyn Jazz. He joined the Sun Ra Arkestra in 1975, touring, recording and traveling extensively until 1997. His recently (2023) published memoir, A Strange Celestial Road, recounts that experience and many more he has had in the music. He and his wife, poet/vocalist Monique Ngozi Nri, have formed an organization, Melchizedek Music Productions, to aid in moving the arts forward in Brooklyn. He is a retired NYC Music Teacher after 20 years of service and has also retired from his role as Music Director of Sistas’ Place in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after 25 years. He is currently an adjunct professor at the acclaimed New School and leads his own ensemble, Diaspora (Dispersions of the Spirit of Ra) in which he and his wife include poetry, dance and music of the African Diaspora along with the music of Sun Ra.
For more information: https://www.ahmedian.com/a-strange-celestial-road/
Showtime: 8 pm Eastern/7 pm Central/6 pm Mountain/5 pm Pacific/12 am GMT
In-person seats: $25 / $10 full-time students with ID
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.
Advance sales end one hour prior to showtime; tickets may be purchased at door, if any remain.
Streaming Cost is $15
The link will be revealed to live stream participants 15 minutes before the show
and will remain active thru Feb. 14
Donations Welcome