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Melanie Charles with The Blackbyrds, Ebo Taylor, and more

Aug 28, 2024  ·  The Ford (John Anson Ford Amphitheatre), Los Angeles, CA The Ford (John Anson Ford Amphitheatre), Los Angeles, CA

Melanie Charles
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Melanie Charles
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Jazz-funk band The Blackbyrds, formed by Donald Byrd at Howard U in 1974, are known for hits like "Walking in Rhythm" & "Rock Creek Park." Famed for film scores & iconic albums, they've collaborated with artists like B.B. King & Roberta Flack.
Ebo Taylor, a Ghanaian guitar legend, blends highlife, Afrobeat, and jazz. Known for albums like "Love and Death," he collaborated with Pat Thomas and influenced jazz artists like Fela Kuti. Strut Records released his works globally, while hits like "Heaven" were widely sampled in modern music.
Gary Bartz, born in Baltimore, is a Grammy-winning saxophonist known for blending jazz, funk, and African music. He played with Miles Davis and McCoy Tyner, founded NTU Troop, and taught at Oberlin. He collaborated with Maisha and contributed to Jazz Is Dead.

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