Lonely Woman part 1 performed by Saalik Ziyad and the 5 after 7 Project

This is from a recording that we did at the Velvet Lounge last August. It features two bassists and AACM's own Khari B and Saalik Ziyad.

Saalik Ziyad sings

This is a video taken from a performance with the Kilaas 4 Trio at Yassa African Restaurant.

Shadow Vignettes: DEFENDER

From the Jonathan Woods film, Odd-E-O Mumbo Jumbo, a documentary on the Shadow Vignettes Flato Earth Tour. The composition, Defender is written by Edward Wilkerson, Jr.

Bill Cosby Talks About Lester Bowie

As part of its 30th Anniversary celebration, the Jazz Institute of Chicago, presented a once-in-a-lifetime event. Co-sponsored by the
Museum of Science and Industry, this concert offered a rare opportunity to hear how the creative genius of one man, Louis Armstrong, who influenced the evolution of one of America's most original art forms.

Bill Cosby recorded this tribute to Lester Bowie from the set of his award winning TV show as an introduction to this world premiere performance of a specially commissioned composition

Edward Wilkerson Jr. and 8 Bold Souls: Last Option

Video Extra from the Thrill Jockey produced 8 Bold Souls CD, LAST OPTION.