Afro-Zen Allstars blaze through "Lemon," the opening track on their most recent cd, "The Buzz and the Bells" at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Dominion Energy Jazz Cafe. Broadcast on YouTube August 12, 2021. Killer Solos: Myrick Crampton- tenor sax, Chris Vasi- guitar George M Lowe- guitar & arrangement Keith Cable- perc. Myrick Crampton- tenor sax Brian Cruse- bass Suzi Fisher- alto sax Scott Milstead- drums Chris Vasi- guitar

Afro-Zen burns through the Ethiopian classic Kulunmanqueleshi @ VMFA Dominion Energy Jazz Cafe, 4/14/22. Solos: Chris Sclafani- baritone sax, John Lilley- alto sax George M Lowe- guitar, arrangement Keith Cable- percussion Brian Cruse- bass Scott Milstead- drums John Lilley- alto sax Chris Sclafani- baritone sax Toby Whitaker- trombone Chris Vasi- guitar

Mulatu Astatke's classic, Wubit, with an update by Afro-Zen Allstars. The Broadberry, Richmond Va. 9/3/21. Solos: C. Sclafani: bari/ B. Cruse: bass. George M Lowe- gtr Brian Cruse- bass Scott Milstaed- drms Keith Cable- perc Chris Vasi- gtr John Lilley- alto Christopher Sclafani- baritone Toby Whitaker- bone

3/25/16 Balliceaux Richmond, VA Our 4th ever show, jamming out the Ethiopian classic, Yewnet Messosso. CJ Alicea-drms Bayo Adrien-perc Brian Cruse-bs Chris Vasi-gtr George M Lowe-gtr Chris Sclafani-bari John Lilley-tenor Special Guest, Bryan Hooten-bone

Afro-Zen Allstars perform the great Mongezi Feza's "Sonia" at Castleburg Brewery and Taproom. 11/23/19 Solo: Chris Vasi- guitar Keith Cable- percussion Bryan Connelly- drums Myrick Crampton- tenor sax Brian Cruse- bass John Lilley- tenor sax George M Lowe- guitar Chris Sclafani- alto sax Chris Vasi- guitar

Ethio-Jazz classic "Yekatit" performed by Richmond, Va's Afro-Zen Allstars at Garden Grove Brewing Company, Richmond, Va, August 11, 2017. Musicians: Marc Langelier, bass; John Lilly, sax; George Lowe, guitar; Scott Milstead, drums; Chris Sclafani, sax; Chris Vasi, guitar; Toby Whitaker, trombone. Arrangement: George Lowe

Afro-Zen Allstars perform Fela Kuti's "Zombie" at Castleburg Brewery and Taproom 11/23/19. Solos: John Lilley- tenor sax, Myrick Crampton- tenor sax. Keith Cable- percussion Bryan Connelly- drums Myrick Crampton- tenor sax Brian Cruse- bass John Lilley- tenor sax George M Lowe- guitar Chris Sclafani- alto sax Chris Vasi- guitar

Richmond based ensemble Afro-Zen Allstars perform "Night", an arrangement by bandleader George M Lowe of the Sorcerers original song "Night of the Sorcerers". Solos by Chris Sclafani (baritone sax) & John Lilley (tenor sax). June 13, 2018 Vagabond Richmond, VA Lineup: Brian Cruse John Lilley George M Lowe Scott Milstead Chris Sclafani Chris Vasi Toby Whitiker

Afro-Zen Allstars perform the Ethiopian classic "Bemen Sebeb Lelash" from their new CD "Greatest Hits" at Gypsy Sally's in Washington, DC on May 3, 2017. Special guest Reggie Chapman on bass trombone. Solos by John Lilley- tenor, and Chris Vasi- guitar.

Afro-Zen Allstars blend Rajasthani and Reggae rhythms in their unique arrangement of "Aj Aj"; The Broadberry, Richmond, VA; January 14, 2017.

A sneak peek into the recording of their debut CD "Greatest Hits"; October 30, 2016, Minimum Wage Recording studio, Richmond, Va.

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