The Art Ensemble of Chicago

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Formed: 1966 in Chicago, IL
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Originally comprised of saxophonists Roscoe Mitchell and Joseph Jarman, trumpeter Lester Bowie, bassist Malachi Favors, and later, drummer Famoudou Don Moye, the Art Ensemble of Chicago enjoyed a critical reputation as the finest and most influential ...More >>

Discography:
2007Fundametal Destiny: Live at Frankfurt Germany Jazz
2006Non-Cognitive Aspects of the City: Live at Iridium
2004Sirius Calling
2004New Traditionalists
2003Tribute to Lester
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Group Members:
Roscoe Mitchell
Elliot Ngubone
Malachi Favors
Joseph Jarman
Phillip Wilson
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Similar Artists:
Revolutionary Ensemble
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Influenced By:
Muhal Richard Abrams
Louis Armstrong
Sun Ra
Andrew Hill
Art Blakey
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Followers:
Defunkt
Courtney Pine
Martha and Fontella Bass
Mike Reed
Jeff Chan
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