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Four Black Immortals is a historically significant jazz-ensemble tribute that honors four pivotal Black icons—Paul Robeson, Jackie Robinson, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr.—through a sophisticated musical narrative. Originating in the mid- to late-1970s with connections to New York venues like Town Hall and Avery Fisher Hall, this project was composed by Ernie Wilkins and presented as a choral-inspired suite. While not currently touring as a standalone contemporary act, Four Black Immortals has been revived and referenced by growing jazz ensembles and noted in archival East Coast tour material. Here, you can explore the group’s enduring impact, its legendary performances, and how to secure tickets when related events surface.