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Art Ensemble of Chicago

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Wed, May 14, 2025, 20:00
The Art Ensemble of Chicago enjoys legendary status: founded in 1967 in the city that gave it its name, the band moved to Paris shortly afterwards. From there, it launched its global career with »Great Black Music« – a unique type of avant-garde jazz that incorporates African, but also Asian and Latin American traditions. In its sixth decade of existence, two old masters of the first generation are still with the band: saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell and drummer Famoudou Don Moye.... Read full text

Keywords: Jazz & World

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Musicians

Famoudou Don MoyeDrums, Congas, Percussion, Vocal
Aquiles NavarroTrumpet, Congas
James Brandon LewisTenor Saxophone
Simon SiegerPiano, Organ, Trombone, Tuba, Vocal, Percussion
Yuniya Edi KwonViolin, Vocal, Percussion
Junius PaulDouble bass, Electric bass, Vocal, Percussion, Electronics
Dudu KouatéDjembè, Congas, Percussion, Flute, Vocal

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