AACM presents: 2010 A Decade of Reflection with the AACM Experimental Ensemble at the Velvet Lounge this Sunday, January10 at 7pm. The artists performing are: Dee Alexander, Harisson Bankhead, Mwata Bowden, Art Turk Burton, Avreeayl Ra, Ann Ward, Ed Wilkerson, Saalik Ziyad, Taalib-din Ziyad

AN ISOLENT NOISE 2009 /
CHICAGO EDITION

The 2009 edition of An Insolent Noise, as it's made clear by the
subtitle dedicated to the Illinois metropolis, is focused on the
meeting between the Association for the Advancement of Creative
Musicians (AACM) of Chicago and the young Italian musical collectives
from the jazz/improvised music field. Founded in 1965 by a nucleus
including Muhal Richard Abrams and Donald Rafael Garrett, AACM became
in time a global beacon not only for its music – to mention but a few,
among its members we find Art Ensemble of Chicago, Leo Smith, Anthony
Braxton, Henry Threadgill and George Lewis – but also for its crucial
concept of community service, based on education of young musicians, on
collaboration with local schools, and on interaction between artists of
different disciplines. Inspired by the AACM model simila associations
of musicians were born all over Europe, and today in Italy as well we
have groups that try to take back tha control on their music, promoting
it especially with an intense use of the nets and of the new
technologies.

AACM will be featured in four concerts:
the solo performance of flutist extraordinaire Nicole Mitchell, tenor
saxophonist Fred Anderson Trio, Quazar 1 led by Douglas Ewart and the
Great Black Music Ensemble, 13 strong official AACM ensemble, in an
original production dedicated to Fred Anderson, an institution of
Chicago's creative music whose 80th birthday we celebrate in 2009.

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Internationally renowned for unparalleled contributions to modern music, the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) has been an inspirational leader within the cultural community since 1965. Now in it's fourth decade the organization presents its' new Nomadic Sound Experiment concert series.
The bi-monthly concerts are traveling showcases that feature two performances at each event. Staying true to its' original mandate the concerts emphasize original music, partnering with like minded arts organizations, and reaching out to new audiences. Each concert will strives to feature a set by veteran members as well as emerging artists.

The AACM Presents
Nomadic Sound Experiment #3:
5:00 pm October 24th, 2009
Boocoo Arts Center
1823 Church St Evanston, IL

Set I
Fred Anderson Trio:
Fred Anderson – tenor saxophone
Josh Abrams – bass
Mike Reed – drums

Set II
Saalik Ziyad Quartet:
Scott Hesse – guitar
Harrison Bankhead – bass
Vincent Davis - drums

Past performances:
Nomadic Sound Experiment #1
June 13, 2009
The South Side Community Arts Center
3831 S. Michigan
Set I
Dee Alexander's Evolution Ensemble
Set II
Nicole Mitchell Trio
Nomadic Sound Experiment #2
September 2, 2009
The Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln
Set I
THE D-O-3-0 Featuring Justin Dillard
Set II
Art “Turk” Burton & Congo Square

Internationally renowned for unparalleled contributions to modern
music, the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, Inc.
(AACM) has been an inspirational leader within the cultural community
since 1965. Now in it's fourth decade the organization is poised to
launch its' new Nomadic Sound Experiment concert series.

The new bi-monthly concerts will be traveling showcases that will feature two performances at each event. The goals are to present concerts in a variety of settings around the Chicago land area, emphasize original music or concept, partner with like minded arts organizations, and reach out to new audiences (from Highland Park to
Tinley Park). Each concert will STRIVE to feature a set by veteran members as well as a set by "newer" artists. All proceeds will benefit the re-opening of the AACM school for music education.

The AACM Presents
Nomadic Sound Experiment #1:
7pm June 13th, 2009
The Southside Community Art Center
2831 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL

Set I
DEE ALEXANDER'S EVOLUTION ENSEMBLE
Dee Alexander - vocals
James Sander - violin
Tomeka Reid - cello
Junius Paul - bass

Set II
THE NICOLE MITCHELL TRIO
Nicole Mitchell - flutes
Tomeka Reid - cello
Jovia Armstrong - percussion

The AACM may best be known for its leading-edge public concerts featuring some of the most accomplished, versatile and innovative
musicians performing original creative music. To continue and expand on this tradition the AACM will kick off the series by joining forces with
another historic arts organization, The Southside Community Art Center. The historic center continues to act as a resource for the arts
community locally and abroad. As the oldest African American Art Center in existence it takes pride in its past and present contributions to
the development and showcasing of emerging and established artists. www.southsidecommunityartcenter.com.

AACM Gemini's celebrate their birthdays this weekend. Starting this Friday, June 5th Saalik Ziyad will be celebrating his birthday at the Velvet Lounge with his band The 5 after 7 Project and fellow musicians Scott Hesse, Ari Brown, Kirk Brown and Dushun Mosley. Show starts at 9:30pm

 Jam Session to follow

On Saturday, June 6th Dushun Mosley will celebrate his birthday at the Velvet with his Vizitors and CoCo Elyses who's birthday is the same night. Show starts at 9:30pm

On Sunday, June 7th the celebration continues with other Gemini's with the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble at the Velvet Lounge. Show starts at 7pm