AACM News

AACM's own Coco Elysses has Latin Jam Session at the Negro League Cafe.

saalikjazz — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:51:57 -0500

Jeff Parker to Perform with Great Black Music Ensemble June 21st

jimi089 — Sun, 18 May 2008 21:20:33 -0500

The Great Black Music Ensemble continues its extended residency at the Velvet Lounge with a special Saturday night appearance on June 21st. As a special guest, Jeff Parker will be making an appearance with the band.

Conducted by Mwata Bowden, the Great Black Music Ensemble has been playing the first two Sundays at the Velvet Lounge at 6 PM for almost a year. In addition to its regular appearances, they have featured special guests on several occassions: Matana Roberts, Nicole Mitchell, and Roscoe Mitchell amongst others.

Jeff Parker, an AACM member who has never appeared with the GBME will play with the band on Saturday, June 21st.

The Velvet Lounge is located at 67 E. Cermak Rd. - the concert begins at 9 PM.

Chicago Cultural Center Presents George Lewis

jimi089 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:07:43 -0500

Chicago Cultural Center Presents George Lewis

Tuesday, April 15, 4:15 - 5:45pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Cassidy Theater
78 E. Washington Street., Chicago
Free

George
Lewis: Composer, Musician and Author of "A Power Stronger Than Itself: A History of the AACM" talks about the rich history of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, an organization founded in Chicago in 1965. He will be joined by Nicole Mitchell and Douglas Ewart, the current leaders of the AACM for the discussion. The three musicians will also perform together. An event co-produced by the Masters of Arts Administration and Policy Department at the School of the Art Institute and the Chicago Cultural Center.

Tribute to Martin Sparx Alexander

jimi089 — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:05:38 -0600

AACM CHICAGO invites you to
HONOR AND CELEBRATE MARTIN SPARX ALEXANDER
DATE: Sunday, January 13, 2008 TIME: 3-6pm
LOCATION: Velvet Lounge - 67 E. Cermak - Chicago, IL
MORE: AACM - Great Black Music Ensemble performs immediately after from 6-8pm
312-791-9050 for more information

Dee Alexander Named 2007 Chicagoan Of The Year

jimi089 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:57:56 -0600

Congratulations to AACM member Dee Alexander who has been named one of Chicago's People of the Year for 2007 by the Chicago Tribune.

You can read the full article and view a video of Dee here.