Coda Fest 2026: Kahil El’Zabar

Kahil El’Zabar

Blues

Date: Saturday 26 September 2026 · 19:30
Venue: Cafe Coda
City: Madison
From: $40

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Kahil El’Zabar

Kahil El'Zabar is an American jazz percussionist and composer, active since the 1980s. Primarily associated with free jazz, he works across a broad improvisational spectrum and is a regular recording artist for Delmark Records. His discography includes albums such as The Ritual (1986), Spirits Entering (2001), and Kahil El’Zabar’s America the Beautiful (2020), alongside live recordings like We Is Live at the Bop Shop (2004).…

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Discography shop

Kahil El’Zabar records to collect

Selected albums on CD and vinyl from Amazon US.

神游：黄金海二重奏在深圳 Spirit Groove: Golden Sea Duo in Shenzhen

2025

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Kahil El’Zabar’s Spirit Groove

2020

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Kahil El’Zabar’s America the Beautiful

2020

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Deeper Soul Remix Project

2006

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Remix Project Sampler

2005

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The Calling

2001

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Percussionist and composer Kahil El’Zabar brings his unique blend of folkloric, spiritual, and modern musical traditions to Cafe Coda in Madison. With a career spanning decades, El’Zabar has collaborated with jazz greats and worked in various styles, from blues to house music. His live performances showcase his versatility and mastery of multiple genres.

The venue

Cafe Coda

Cafe Coda is a live-jazz space in Madison, Wisconsin, hosting a diverse range of performances. The venue features a variety of jazz acts, including local and touring groups, with upcoming shows including the Gerri DiMaggio Trio and the Madison Jazz Orchestra. Expect an intimate setting for live music.

Cafe CODA, 1224, Williamson Street, Marquette, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53703, United States

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