The illustrious Duke Ellington stated that the Drum is a woman. However, the fiery Ajaramu has shown that the Drum is a microcosm of life itself; life as ithas evolved through the communicative efforts of music and sound vibrations.
A musician and percussionit of rare quality, Brother Ajaramu received his training through the best possible source; performing with such giants as Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, James Moody, Roy Elridge, Ben Webster, Benny Green , Eddie Harris, Sun Ra, Muhal Richard Abrams, Phil Cohran, Dexter Gordon, Jimmy McGriff, Howard McGee, Memphis Slim, Sonny Thompson, Sonny Boy Williamson, and many others.
A keen musicologist and knowledgeable of his culture, Brother Ajaramu has no peer in interpreting ethnic idioms. He is an original member of the AACM and an instructor in the AACM School of Music.
Sound in Rhythm, a group organized by Ajaramu has been an instant success in concert and nightclub work in the midwest area. They have also designed a concert-seminar program that has been an instant success in the schools of the midwest area; a program w hich traces in historical perspective the evolution of Black music through voice, percussion and melodic approaches.
