Abstract Rhythm in Time DigitalART With eremite records Onilu by Joe Chambers, Kevin Diehl, Chad Taylor

onilu is an all-percussionist trio utilizing the extensive family of drummed & tuned percussion instruments to deliver beautifully composed, arranged & executed small ensemble music. nothing about this all-percussion band feels rarified, or missing anything musical. to the contrary, onilu create a soundworld where nothing is missing, & everything is musical —defying the stereotype of modern percussion ensembles as esoteric or academic pursuits, reaffirming the powerful social & sacred musics made in african diasporic communities & across cultures by drum & percussion groups since the beginning of human time. the members of onilu are: kevin diehl, leader of the enduring philadelphia-based afro-cuban yoruba free-jazz ensemble sonic liberation front; chad taylor, artistic director of jazz studies at the university of pittsburgh & esteemed drummer of long standing in many scenes. highlights of taylor's recent history include his work with james brandon lewis, jaimie branch, marc ribot, rob mazurek, & with joshua abrams in the duo -mind maintenance-. taylor was part of the community of young chicago-based musicians organized around fred anderson’s velvet lounge in the 1990s that included abrams, nicole mitchell, jeff parker, matana roberts, among others; living legend joe chambers began his... more credits released February 7, 2025 Joe Chambers: conga, drum kit, idiophones, marimba, shakere, vibraphone Kevin Diehl: batá drums, cajóns, drum kit, electro-acoustic drum kit, guagua, shakere Chad Taylor: alfaia, clave, clay drums, drum kit, mbira, marimba, piano, tongue drum, tympani, vibraphone recorded Philadelphia 2023 engineer: Michael Richelle skulls: Watumbe Noble liner notes: Dana Hall producers: Diehl & Michael Ehlers

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