THE COSMIC MUSIC COMMUNITY

KENNETH GREEN

TONY HOLLAND

ALLAN ALI COLDING

DUSHUN MOSLEY

In a time when most artists mirror others in both repertoire and style, Kenneth Green stands out as one of the most inspired and original pianist/composer on the contemporary music scene. With a career spanning more than 30 years, in his dedication to sonic improvisation and excellent karma, he has performed nationally and internationally with some of the stellar improvisational giants of the 21st century: Roscoe Mitchell, Leroy Jenkins, Dr. Salim Washington, Douglas Ewart, Dr. Morris Lawrence, James Carter, Rod Hicks, Malachi Favors, Donald Washington, Fred Anderson, Don Moye, Faruq Z. Bey, Allan Barnes, Rafael Garrett, Edward Wilkerson, Harrison Bankhead and many others. Nominated “Outstanding Jazz Pianist” in the Detroit Metro Music awards, Kenneth was a founding member of the Creative Arts Collective. He now serves as the principal composer for the visual and ethereal Vizitors. In addition, he continues as executive and artistic director for the Cosmic Music Community. A regional collective of Afro Futurist Jazz musicians, whose focus and directive moves past that of entertainment to a mission of nourishment.  Presenting resonant frequencies and vibratory rates conducive for sustaining life, healing, well-being and respect for all species. “To musically provide an engagement in the principles of community restoration, self-worth, healthy living and unity, is the objective of The Cosmic Music Community. Utilizing this high gift of music for effective and excellent living” states Green.

Tony Holland Sopranino, Soprano, Alto, Tenor saxophones, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bamboo Flutes, Composer, Arranger, Vocalist Since the age of 7, being involved in musical expression, toward the purpose of using a Creator given talent, Tony has performed, played and toured nationally and internationally with Roscoe Mitchell, Anthony Braxton, Lester Bowie, Kenny Cox, Othello Molineaux, Hugh Borde, Leroy Jenkins, Henry Threadgill, Kenny Green, Dushon Mosley, Tani Tabbal, Cuba Gooding, Barry White, James Brown and many others to numerous to mention. He is also a founding member of the Creative Arts Collective and member of highly acclaimed group Griot Galaxy.

Allan Colding has been playing drums for over 40 years. He has performed throughout the United States and West Africa. He has worked with James “Blood” Ulmer, Ken Cox, Marcus Belgrave, Ed Pickens, Sam Sanders, Harold and Ray McKinney, Dorothy Ashby, Gloria Lynn, and Kim Weston. His recent concert apperences include performances with saxophonist Fred Anderson, Noah Howard, Faruq Z. Bey, Skeeter Shelton and bassist Hakim Jami. Ali has performed live on Detroit’s public Radio station WDET with Faruq Z. Bey’s Speaking in Tongues and at most of Detroit’s major music venues including The Blue Bird Inn, Bakers Keyboard Lounge, Orchestra Hall, The Detroit Opera House and The Music Hall. Ali received his music education from drummers Roy Brooks, J.C. Herd, Jimmy Allen, George Davidson and through numerous conversations with the great Elvin Jones. He also studied with Robert Pangborn Sr. at The Detroit Community Music School and Jack Luddingham at the Teal School of Music in Detroit Michigan.

Dushun Mosley, Percussionist, is a performer, bandleader and father of three. Based in Chicago, IL he is the bandleader for the Vizitors and the Signature Group, a member of the Eight Bold Souls, Douglas Ewart and Inventions, Shadow Vignettes, The 5 after 7 Project, AACM Experimental Ensemble and the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble. Mr. Mosley has toured extensively as a soloist, in duets, trios and big bands. He has been called upon to do numerous engagements in social clubs, music halls and festivals in cities throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and Japan. These performances have contributed to his distinguished reputation as a forerunner in this generation of innovators. His style is Traditional Jazz, Blues and Funk in a combo band setting, but feels equally at home pushing big bands and Orchestras' to their limit. He has performed with numerous entertainers such as Roscoe Mitchell, Steve Colson, Douglas Ewart, Henry Threadgill, Ernest Dawkins, Kenneth Green, Anthony Davis, Don Moye, Don Cherry, Amen Mohammad, Ed Wilkerson, Mwata Bowden, Dee Alexander, Spencer Barefield, Vandy Harris, Richard Muhal Abrams, George Lewis, Willie Pickins, Jodie Christian,Saalik Zyaid and others.

 

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