Career
Pheeroan akLaff began playing in his hometown of Detroit, and Ann Arbor, Michigan with Travis Biggs, Ars Nova, The Ebony Secretariat, The Last Days, and Rod Lumpkin, recorded with Major Lansky. Debuted with Bill Baron in 1975. Followed by tenure in Leo Smith"s New Dalta Ahkri.
Later developed a longstanding association with Oliver Lake, which included writing for their fusion ensemble, Jump Up.
His performance and recorded history includes works with Andrew Hill, Cecil Taylor, Reggie Workman and many others In 2006 he co-founded Seed Artists Incorporated. in Brooklyn and currently teaches music at Wesleyan University.
