Bringing together players from across Chicago’s improv community, Joshua Abrams’ ensemble folds elements of jazz and North African music into mesmerizing pieces that hint at eternity.
The Art Ensemble Of Chicago: The Sixth Decade: From Paris to Paris Roscoe Mitchell, saxophones; Famoudou Don Moye, drums, percussion; 18 others RogueArt ROG-0123 (LP). 2023. Sons d'hiver, prod.; Olivier Gascion, eng. Performance Sonics
Celebrate the music and legacy of Idris Ackamoor as he performs for the 50th year with his afro-jazz band The Pyramids. Idris has revived the band for this special tour to unveil music from their upcoming commemorative double vinyl album Afro Futuristic Dreams, scheduled for a 2023 release through Strut Records.