Ghanaian music legend Ebo Taylor has unveiled a new single titled ‘Obi Do Woa’ from his highly anticipated album, Jazz is Dead 021, which is set to be released in October.
Following recent performances at notable events such as the We Out Here Festival and Hootananny in Brixton, UK, as well as Festivalle in Sicily, Taylor continues to make waves in the music scene. The new track highlights Taylor’s exceptional vocal prowess, offering fans a glimpse into the forthcoming album, which features collaborations with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad.
The single was recorded at Linear Labs studio in Los Angeles, alongside members of Taylor’s Ebo Taylor Family band from Ghana. Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, who spearhead the Jazz Is Dead project, expressed their deep respect and honor in working with Taylor, a celebrated figure in highlife music.
Founded in 2017, the Jazz Is Dead movement, led by Younge, Muhammad, concert producer Andrew Lojero, and industry veteran Adam Block, is dedicated to honoring the legacies of jazz and world music pioneers. The movement involves exploring rare records and artists, with the aim of preserving and celebrating their contributions through live performances, visual media, and new recordings. Jazz Is Dead 021 marks the third installment in their compilation series.
As part of the Jazz Is Dead tour, Ebo Taylor will embark on a North American tour starting October 9th in Los Angeles, with his Family band and Pat Thomas. This tour will also include Taylor’s debut performances in Mexico and Brazil.
Fans can preorder the album at jazzisdead.com and stream the new single via Audiomack.
Tour Dates & Cities:
North America
- Oct 9 – @thefordla, Los Angeles, CA
- Oct 14 – @revolutionhall, Portland, OR
- Oct 15 – @neumos_, Seattle, WA
- Oct 18 – @theuctheatre, Berkeley, CA
- Oct 20 – @metromusichall, Salt Lake City, UT
- Oct 22 – @cervantesmasterpiece, Denver, CO
- Oct 24 – @radioeastaustin, Austin, TX
- Oct 26 – @varietyplayhouse, Atlanta, GA
- Oct 28 – @finelinempls, Minneapolis, MN
- Oct 29 – @thaliahall, Chicago, IL
- Oct 31 – @thephoenixtoronto, Toronto, ON
- Nov 02 – @paradiserockclub, Boston, MA
- Nov 04 – @howardtheatre, Washington, DC
- Nov 07 – @mccartertheatre, Princeton, NJ
- Nov 10 – @websterhall, New York City, NY
Brazil
- Nov 15 – @autentica.bh, Belo Horizonte, BR
- Nov 23 – @casanaturamusical, São Paulo, BR
Mexico
- Nov 30 – @foroindierocks, Mexico City, MX
