Person · Male
Kahil El’Zabar
- From
- Chicago, United States
- Since
- 1953–present
- Releases
- 18
- free jazz
- jazz
About
Kahil El'Zabar (born Clifton Blackburn; November 11, 1953) is an American jazz multi-instrumentalist (mainly a percussionist) and composer. He regularly records for Delmark Records.
Member of
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Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio drums (drum set), eponymous, mbira, percussion
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Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnics eponymous, other vocals, percussion
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Kahil El’Zabar Trio drums (drum set), eponymous, percussion
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Kahil El’Zabar’s Infinity Orchestra eponymous, percussion
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Bright Moments percussion, drums (drum set), lead vocals
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Kahil El’Zabar Quartet eponymous, mbira, drums (drum set)
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Kahil El’Zabar’s Tri-Factor eponymous, mbira, percussion
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Kahil El’Zabar’s Experimental Band eponymous, lead vocals
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Juba Collective percussion, drums (drum set)
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Shadow Vignettes mbira, percussion, timpani, gong
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Infinite Spirit Music congas, lead vocals
Discography
Albums
Live
Compilations
Links
Listen
Official
Concerts
Conductor position
Founder
Also known as
Clifton Blackburn · Dr. Kahil El’Zabar · 卡希尔·艾尔扎巴
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 55dca336-0d6a-470b-90cf-4954a103dbcc
- ISNI
- 0000000055520821
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 10 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.