The Gathering: Leimert Park - Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz

"During an extended stay in Los Angeles Jesse Sharps connected with many musicians in Leimert

Park while working on the preservation of the music of The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra.  Some

were young, up and coming players, others were old friends and established musicians, and many

 of course were members of The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra.  There was much talk of setting

up a recording session or event while he was here.  The history he had with "The Ark" as one of

Horace Tapscott's most trusted band leaders, along with the respect he carried as a player and

composer, allowed him a unique position to bring together a great assembly of some of the most

progressive players from the Los Angeles area.  What transpired was a day of incredible music,

 performance, and heartfelt sharing.  The music was digitally recorded for release as an album, and

the interviews (with almost all musicians) were videotaped along with the performances for release as

a documentary film of the event, and the history, influences, and connection of those in attendance.

The Leimert Park Group

Link to musicians web pages by clicking on their name below

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Complete Liner Notes From the Album