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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: 2007 Fundametal Destiny: Live at Frankfurt Germany Jazz 2006 Non-Cognitive Aspects of the City: Live at Iridium 2004 Sirius Calling 2004 New Traditionalists 2003 Tribute to Lester More >>

Group Members: Roscoe Mitchell Elliot Ngubone Malachi Favors Joseph Jarman Phillip Wilson More >> Similar Artists: Revolutionary Ensemble Malachi Favors Reflection Ganelin Trio Sun Ra More >>

Influenced By: Muhal Richard Abrams Louis Armstrong Sun Ra Andrew Hill Art Blakey More >> Followers: Defunkt Courtney Pine Martha and Fontella Bass Mike Reed Jeff Chan More >>

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