Fusing jazz, funk and international musics, Richmond, Virginia’s Afro-Zen Allstars present compelling originals and new takes on classics of world jazz and global grooves. Led by a driving horn section, Afro-Zen deliver irresistible and exotic rhythms and melodies that take inspiration from groove-based music from around the globe. This "little big band" is a multicultural, multigenerational collective featuring the best of the RVA's acclaimed sound, including past and present members of such East Coast luminaries as: Bio Ritmo, Miramar, Black Masala, No BS! Brass Band, Hotel X, Luray, Glows In The Dark, Evolution of the Groove, and more.
Afro-Zen Allstars consists of Brian Cruse on bass, John Lilley on alto/tenor sax, George M Lowe on guitar and arrangements, Scott Milstead on drums, Chris Sclafani on alto/baritone sax, Chris Vasi on guitar, Toby Whitaker on trombone, Keith Cable on percussion, and Myrick Crampton on alto/tenor/baritone sax
But you never know who may take the stage, as an all-star cast of RVA's best musicians routinely perform with AZAS. Guest allstars include: Suzi Fischer, sax; Reggie Chapman, trombone and tuba; Scott Clark, drums; Marcus Tenney, trumpet; Reggie Pace, trombone and percussion; Marc Langelier, bass; Jason Scott, sax; JC Kuhl, sax; Carter Blough, bass; Bayo Adrien, percussion; Bryan Hooten, trombone; Eddie Prendergast, bass; Cameron Ralston, bass; Will Roman, percussion, Robbie Kinter, drums, CJ Alicea, drums, Lance Koehler, drums; Rei Alvarez, percussion; Bryan Connolly, drums; Pete Anderson, trombone; David Hood, sax.. All ringers!
Set List
0:00 - Start The Countdown!
1:16 - "Carretero" By Serenata
5:22- "Isik Isik" By Yeni Nostalji
11:15 - Introducing Afro-Zen Allstars
13:12 - Lemon
19:17 - Kulunmanqueleshi
28:06 - Kyoka Musango (by Thomas Mapfumo)
34:35 - Orisha
42:22 - Featured Visual Artist Ryan Eubank
46:33 - Mela Mela
54:55 - Madomba
1:03:43 - Wu-Beat
1:12:14 - Guragigna
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Featured Visual Artist Ryan Eubank https://www.behance.net/RC_Eubank : Ryan Eubank is a regional Emmy award-winning television producer/director, visual artist and writer who lives in Bon Air. His work can be found in the upcoming issue of Whitefish Review and in VCU Health’s Medical Literary Messenger. He has exhibited artwork periodically in Richmond since 1996. His storytelling has also been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered. Got commission ideas for graphic design, illustration or album art? He’s “all ears!”
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