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Hannibal Lokumbe
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marvin Peterson |
| Born | November 11, 1948 Smithville, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Free jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Trumpet |
| Labels | Enja, MPS, Baystate |
| Associated acts | Sunrise Orchestra |
Hannibal Lokumbe (born Marvin Peterson on November 11, 1948) is an American composer and jazz trumpeter. He is known for his powerful music and unique style.
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Musical Journey
Hannibal Lokumbe grew up in Smithville, Texas. He went to high school in Texas City. After studying at North Texas State University for two years, he moved to New York City. There, he started touring with famous musicians like Rahsaan Roland Kirk.
He also joined the Gil Evans orchestra, which was a big part of his career for many years. He worked with other jazz legends such as Roy Haynes and Pharoah Sanders. As the leader of his own group, the Sunrise Orchestra, he played both the trumpet and the koto, a Japanese string instrument. His first solo album, Children of the Fire, came out in 1974.
Hannibal Lokumbe has also shared his life story in a book. He worked with author and artist Lauren Coyle Rosen on Hannibal Lokumbe: Spiritual Soundscapes of Music, Life, and Liberation. This book was published in 2024. It has been recognized with nominations for important awards like the Pulitzer Prize.
Besides music, Hannibal Lokumbe is also a poet. He has published three books of poetry. These include The Ripest of My Fruits, Trilogy: Freedom Dance Cycle, and Love Poems to God.
Achievements and Recognition
Hannibal Lokumbe has received several honors for his contributions to music.
- He received a Fellow Award in Music from United States Artists in 2009.
- He was also inducted into the Harlem Jazz Hall of Fame for his lifetime achievements.
Selected Music Albums
Hannibal Lokumbe has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of his notable works:
Albums as a Leader
- Children of the Fire (1974)
- Hannibal (1975)
- The Angels of Atlanta (1981)
- Visions of a New World (1989)
- African Portraits (1995)
- Dear Mrs. Parks (2009)
- Can You Hear God Crying? (2014)
Albums with Other Artists
Hannibal Lokumbe has also played on albums with many other talented musicians.
- With Gil Evans: Svengali (1973), The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix (1974), and Live at Sweet Basil (1986).
- With Pharoah Sanders: Black Unity (1971) and Live at the East (1972).
- With Roy Haynes: Hip Ensemble (1971) and Senyah (1973).
- With Richard Davis: Epistrophy & Now's the Time (1972).
- With Elvin Jones: Live at the Village Vanguard (1968).
