East New York Ensemble de Music
Wikipedia Summary:
The East New York Ensemble de Music was a jazz group active in the 1970s, known for incorporating elements of Middle Eastern and North African music into their jazz compositions.
Born:
1974
Url1:
https://www.discogs.com/artist/1784080-East-New-York-Ensemble-Of-Music
Notes:
The East New York Ensemble of Music was notable for their fusion of jazz with Middle Eastern and North African musical elements. Their work often featured traditional Middle Eastern instruments alongside jazz instrumentation, creating a unique blend of sounds. The group's compositions frequently incorporated modal scales, complex rhythms, and improvisational techniques that drew from both jazz and Middle Eastern musical traditions. Their approach to music reflected a broader trend in the 1970s of jazz musicians exploring non-Western musical influences and creating cross-cultural fusions.