The Pyramids
- Type: Band/Group
- Born: 1972 in Paris, France
- Active: 1972 - present
Biography
The Pyramids is a spiritual jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Idris Ackamoor, founded in Paris in 1972 with Margaux Simmons and Kimathi Asante. After travelling in Africa, the band settled in San Francisco and self released 'Lalibela', 'King of Kings' and 'Birth / Speed / Merging' before splitting in 1977. Ackamoor revived the Pyramids in the 2010s, releasing new albums on #Strut Records# including 'We Be All Africans' and 'Afro Futuristic Dreams'.
Genres
The Pyramids Discography
- The Original Penetration! (1964) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- Lalibela (1973) - Album - rated 4.08/5
- King of Kings (1974) - Album - rated 5/5
Members
- Idris Ackamoor - alto saxophone, vocals (1972–Present)
- Margaux Simmons - flute, vocals (1972–1977; 2018–Present)
- Sandra Poindexter - violin, vocals (2016–Present)
- Bobby Cobb - guitar (2018–Present)
- Kimathi Asante - bass, percussion (1972–2016)
- Bradie Speller - percussion, congas (1974–1977; 2011–2018)
- Donald Robinson - drums (1972–1977)
- Babatunde Lea - drums, vocals (2016–2018)