Ahmed Abdullah - Music of Sun Ra
Thu Feb 20, 17:00 - Thu Feb 20, 19:00
Event is online
ABOUT
"Music of Sun Ra" — Insights into the unique compositions and philosophy of Sun Ra
About the artist: Ahmed Abdullah is a trumpeter, composer, and educator known for his work with the Sun Ra Arkestra, where he performed and recorded extensively from 1976 to 1993. A versatile artist, Ahmed leads the ensembles Diaspora (Dispersions of the Spirit of Ra) and Ebonic Tones, blending poetry, lyrics, and innovative instrumentation. ?He is the former Music Director of Sistas' Place in Brooklyn and is a founding member of the Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium. As an adjunct professor at The New School, Ahmed teaches courses on Sun Ra’s music and philosophy, and continues to champion "Jazz: A Music of the Spirit."