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Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith (18 December 1941 in Leland, Mississippi) is a trumpeter and composer working primarily in the fields of avant-garde jazz and free improvisation. He started out playing drums, mellophone and French horn before he settled on the trumpet. He played in various rhythm-n-blues groups and by 1967 became a member of the AACM and co-founded the Creative Construction Company, a trio with Leroy Jenkins and Anthony Braxton. In 1971 Smith formed his own label, Kabell. He also formed another band, the New Dalta Ahkri, with members including Henry Threadgill, Anthony Davis and Oliver Lake. In the 1970s...

The Angolian born Prince Wadada, who has been living in Portugal since 1998, is one of most interesting musicians to work with. He is also one of the most influential reggae/dancehall artists currently in Portugal. With a career spanning over fifteen years, he has shared the stage, with such big name reggae artists such as: Big Youth, Far East Band, Gentleman, Lee Scratch Perry, Anthony B, and Damian Marley. Prince Wadada’s discography currently consists of four albums. The albums are, “KEM E’ KEM”, “NATTY KONGO”, “ENTENDIMENTO” and “KAZUKUTA”. There will be a new album which will be released in March,...

Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet is an electro-acoustic ensemble that is experimenting with creative music. The quartet form is the purest foundation of musical expression both in Western music and creative American music. Wadada Leo Smith’s Golden Quartet is composed of master artists who have made important individual achievements as composers/performers and leaders of ensembles. Wadada Leo Smith - trumpet, flugelhorn Anthony Davis - piano Malachi Favors Magoustous - bass Jack Dejohnette - drums These four instrumental giants comprised the original Golden Quartet. They are veterans of some of the most influential bands in jazz history and recorded and performed...