Ghanaian musician and highlife/afrobeat legend Ebo Taylor will be on tour this fall with longtime collaborator and artist in his own right, Pat Thomas. The tour is presented by Jazz is Dead (aka Adrian Younge and A Tribe Called Quest‘s Ali Shaheed Muhammad) and here’s what they say:
With a career spanning over half a century, Taylor’s influence on African music is undeniable, from his early days with highlife bands like the Stargazers to collaborations with Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Taylor’s innovative blend of traditional Ghanaian music with jazz, funk, and Afrobeat creates a signature sound showcased in albums like “Ebo Taylor & the Pelikans” and “Tower Nyame.” Experience the evolution of Taylor’s musical journey, from his pioneering horn arrangements to his timeless classics like “Heaven,” as he takes the audience on a soul-stirring exploration of African rhythms and melodies.
The tour currently begins October 9 in Los Angeles and includes stops in Seattle, Berkeley, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, DC and more before wrapping up at NYC’s Webster Hall on November 10. Jazz is Dead says more dates will be added and you can check out the current tour schedule below.
EBO TAYLOR & PAT THOMAS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Oct 09 Los Angeles, CA The Ford
Oct 14 Portland, OR Revolution Hall
Oct 15 Seattle, WA Neumos
Oct 18 Berkeley, CA UC Theatre
Oct 20 Salt Lake City, UT Metro Music Hall
Oct 22 Denver, CO Cervantes Masterpiece
Oct 24 Austin, TX Radio/East
Oct 26 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
Oct 28 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line
Oct 29 Chicago, IL Thalia Hall
Oct 31 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre
Nov 02 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
Nov 04 Washington D.C. The Howard Theatre
Nov 07 Princeton, NJ McCarter Theatre
Nov 10 New York City, NY Webster Hall