Happy Birthday Famoudou Don Moye

Percussionist Famoudou Don Moye was born on May 23, 1946 in Rochester, New York.

Moye was introduced to jazz by his mother, who worked at a local club that hosted famous jazz musicians regularly.

Throughout his career, Moye has contributed his extensive knowledge of jazz, African and Caribbean percussion to a variety of groups, most notably the groundbreaking Art Ensemble of Chicago.

The “Art Ensemble of Chicago” perform at Berlin Jazzfest on October 31, 1991.

Personnel:

Lester Bowie – trumpet
Joseph Jarman – reeds
Roscoe Mitchell – reeds
Malachi Favors Maghostut – bass
Famoudou Don Moye – drums

Ken interviews Paul Steinbeck, author of “Message to Our Folks”, the story of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.