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Saxophonist / Poet / Cultural leader Faruq Z Bey founded the seminal jazz ensemble, Griot Galaxy, in the 1970's....he is one of the most innovative musicians to come out of Detroit. At the 2008 Concert of Colors, Faruq performed "Dragons" - a song from his album "Ashirai Patterns".

Faruq Z Bey - saxophone
Michael Carey - flute
Kenny Green - piano
Ed Colburn - bass
Ali Alan Colding - drums

For more information on Faruq, read Kim Heron's article in The Detroit Metro Times.

Performed Live at the
2008 Concert of Colors
Orchestra Hall, Detroit MI
July 20, 2008

Produced by DON WAS

Recorded by ANTHONY CAMPAGNA

Mixed by KRISH SHARMA

Video Directed and Edited by GEMMA CORFIELD

Produced by PAUL HANSEN

Cameras:
KIM SIMMS
GARY GLASER
KEVIN LEESER

Production Coordinator:
DALE WILSON

Rating:
Added: 10/19/2008
Views: 3,822

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