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Artist:	COHRAN AND THE ARTISTIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE, PHILIP
Title:	The Malcolm X Memorial
Label:	KATALYST ENTERTAINMENT
Format:	CD
Price:	$12.50
Catalog #:	KE 001CD

"A LIVE performance recorded on February 25, 1968 at the Affro-Arts Theater, a cultural center in Chicago operated by Cohran from 1967-1970. This concert was a tribute to the late Malcolm X in the form of a suite of 4 tracks, each capturing a period of his life, 'Malcolm Little,' 'Detroit Red,' 'Malcolm X,' and 'El Hajj Malik El Shabazz.' The personnel and instrumentation are almost identical to Cohran's 'On the Beach' session. This historic and mesmerizing concert was originally an LP issued on Cohran's Zulu label. Original copies of that record are very rare collector's items and sell for hundreds of dollars. Kelan Phil Cohran is an unsung hero of jazz history and a cosmic treasure. He played with Sun Ra in the late '50s and early '60s and was a co-founder of the world famous AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians). In a manner similar to Art Blakey, Chico Hamilton and Betty Carter, Cohran identified and nurtured young jazz talent, many of whom went on to achieve worldwide recognition. The Malcolm X Memorial material is in a category all its own. Cohran lives in Chicago and continues to compose and perform at the age of 79."

Artist:	COHRAN AND THE ARTISTIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE, PHILIP
Title:	On The Beach
Label:	KATALYST ENTERTAINMENT
Format:	CD
Price:	$12.50
Catalog #:	KE 002CD

"A re-reissue of this classic recording of Philip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble. This record has only been previously available in limited quantities and is back in print now due to the collaborative efforts of Kelan Zulu productions and Katalyst Entertainment. This historic recording is the definitive representation of one of the most significant groups of this era in jazz history. With several legendary musicians including guitarist Pete Cosey, percussionist Henry Gibson, Louis Satterfield on bass and trombone, and Donald Myrick on sax, On the Beach is a must-have for jazz fans everywhere. Packaged in cardboard sleeve."

Artist:	COHRAN AND THE ARTISTIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE, PHILIP
Title:	The Spanish Suite
Label:	KATALYST ENTERTAINMENT
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	KE 348CD

"The Spanish Suite was written to magnify the contribution that Moorish Spain made on the European Renaissance. The relationship of music to cosmic rhythms and harmony was altered from the original state of Spanish music and eventually distorted down to the 12 tone equi-temperment system of tuning. The Artistic Heritage Ensemble was taught to play outside of the 12-tone system and to recognize natural tone relationships. The musicians had to be dedicated to music for life in order to reach the level they obtained. The Spanish Suite represents the median effort in returning to our original music. It was written and first performed in December of 1965 an AACM performance at the St. John Grand Lodge located at 7349 S. Ingleside in Chicago. This particular performance was at the Afro Arts Theatre at 3900 S. Drexel in February of 1968."

Artist:	COHRAN AND THE ARTISTIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE, PHILIP
Title:	Armageddon
Label:	KATALYST ENTERTAINMENT
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	KE 696CD

"Yet another masterpiece from the archives of Phil Cohran. Armageddon was conceived in 1958 and written down in 1963. After performing with Sun Ra and benefiting from the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, Phil Cohran's compositions changed decidedly, and he began to focus on cosmology and culture. This particular performance was recorded live at the Afro Arts Theater at 3900 S. Drexel in Chicago on February 11th, 1968. It has never been released and practically unheard in over 40 years."

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