Sounds From the Ancestors CD (Mack Avenue) genre-migrated His avante-garde poems also reflect

His avante-garde poems also reflect his style as a painter and collage artist

and drummer Joey Baron

"It is too early to suggest it’s the best free jazz recordings of the year but this one is certainly up for consideration

merging downtown New York's '80s and '90s creative scene with John Zorn's Masada influences

Cornetist Bobby Bradford and saxophonist Frode Gjerstad have been performing together since they were first introduced in 1986 by drummer John Stevens

Sounds From the Ancestors CD (Mack Avenue) genre-migrated His avante-garde poems also reflectIn Sounds from the Ancestors, composer and saxophonist Kenny Garrett pays homage to the rich heritage of African sounds that have shaped the evolution of jazz. His musical journey revisits the spirit of African ancestors through church services, work songs, Yoruban chants, and traditional drumming. The album also features heartfelt tributes to influential figures like Roy Hargrove, Art Blakey, and Tony Allen, who, much like Garrett, drew inspiration