KAMAL ABDUL-ALIM

Kamal Abdul-Alim is a composer and a masterful performer-who works in the cross -pollinating idioms of Jazz, African Music and other musics of the African diaspora. His playing has to it both a power to astonish and a lyricism which rivets the listener, calling to mind the historical roots of African music. Where music was not a separate art but an important and integral part of society and life itself. Kamal is committed to presenting to his audience, a music which is spiritually uplifting, mentally inspiring, and rhythmically stimulating. Born in Cleveland Ohio he was introduced to music as an infant, and taught to play piano and read music by his mother. Formal studies began at the Cleveland Music settlement and in the Cleveland public school system. Where he played bass violin and tuba in the Orchestra and Band. After returning from the service he began studying the trumpet. read more...