Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids

Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids are an American ensemble led by saxophonist Idris Ackamoor. According to the review, Ackamoor was born in 1951 and has been playing since the early 1970s; the group toured Africa throughout the 1970s and later returned to California. The 2018 album An Angel Fell blends jazz, African music, afrobeat and dub influences.

The provided review highlights political themes on the album (notably the track "Soliloquy for Michael Brown" about the 2014 killing of Michael Brown), compares some sounds to Sun Ra, and places the record in the context of a 2010s jazz revival often associated with artists such as Kamasi Washington.

The available review praises the 2018 album An Angel Fell for blending jazz with African music, afrobeat and dub elements. It highlights political engagement (notably "Soliloquy for Michael Brown") and strong saxophone work. Comparisons are made to Sun Ra and contemporary jazz revival acts. The record is presented as both intellectually rewarding and physically invigorating.

For:Fans of jazz, spiritual jazz, afrobeat and politically engaged world music.