Mulatu Astatke + Dee Alexander Trio

Building from psychedelic Sun Ra-ish textures to molten James Brown jams, Ethiopian vibes maestro Astatke whips up a simmering blend of Afrobeat grooves, melodic modal jazz and skanking brass via dirty funk and swing. This is a rare chance to sample his heady brew first-hand. Support comes from the Dee Alexander Trio.