Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids

Alto and tenor saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, actor, and tap dancer, Idris Ackamoor, is the founder and Artistic Director of the legendary jazz and world music ensemble Idris Ackamoor ☥ The Pyramids founded close to fifty years ago in 1972, dissolved in 1977, and then resurrected over 30 years later in 2007! Idris Ackamoor ☥ The Pyramids are charting new directions in the synthesis of world music and jazz influences into a unified innovative sound. Their last album, “AN ANGEL FELL", has been universally acclaimed as one of the best albums of 2018 by THE NEW YORK CITY JAZZ RECORD, RECORD COLLECTOR, THE QUIETUS Magazine, and ALL ABOUT JAZZ Magazine, to mention just a few. Continuing their musical odyssey, Idris Ackamoor ☥ The Pyramids will perform new music from the album release entitled, “SHAMAN!” Like each new release from Idris Ackamoor☥The Pyramids “SHAMAN!” will be a departure from any previous release in terms of style, concept, providing fresh new perspectives and energy. Idris Ackamoor ☥ The Pyramids will also be touring with a new group of original, veteran and brand new members including Idris on alto and tenor saxophones, vocals, keyboards and percussions, Sandra Poindexter on acoustic and electric violins, vocals and percussions, Dr. Margaux Simmons on flutes, Bobby Cobb on guitar/effects, Gioele Pagliaccia on drums and percussions, Ruben Ramos on acoustic and electric bass, and other surprise guests (line up subject to change).