Co-founded by African-American jazz pianist Warren Byrd, and Jewish-American jazz bassist David Chevan in 1998, The Afro-Semitic Experience is a band that combines an eclectic array of styles, sophisticated musicianship, good songwriting, and years of friendship with a simple message: Unity in the Community. The group has performed across the United States at festivals, in churches, synagogues, colleges, and wherever people come together to share their love and respect for community. 
With their unique instrumentation, solid grooves, and their ability to get an audience on its feet, The Afro-Semitic Experience has reimagined the jazz concert, performing an intricate tapestry of spiritual, world-beat, funk, jazz, cantorial, gospel, salsa, swing . . . soul-driven music. Their concerts are celebrations of great music, storytelling, and a positive and meaningful message. 
The band's recordings have garnered critical acclaim and made numerous Best-Of lists. Their newest work, My Feet Began to Pray, is a collection of original compositions inspired by the social and racial justice movements, along with a few classic songs. The Afro-Semitic Experience is imbued with passion, groove, dancing, and soars freely in sound and spirit.