Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams

We are in Broadway World!

New Federal Theatre to Present TELLING TALES OUT OF SCHOOL Beginning Next Month Four women writers of the Harlem Renaissance meet in 'Telling Tales Out of School' by Wesley Brown, directed by Woodie King, Jr. at Castillo Theatre/ASP. The play offers a unique perspective on the Harlem Renaissance by providing a character study of four of its most-noted female prime movers. Check...

Happy Birthday Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams pianist, composer, band leader, co-founder of the AACM the AACM the Association For The Advancement of Creative Musicians and the Jazz Institute of Chicago and founder of the AACM School of Music!

National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, Doris Duke Artist , BNY Mellon Living Legend and so much more. He influenced so many musicians and human beings with his wisdom and humanity and his legacy continues today.

his National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master interview

https://youtu.be/SleQiNHNeH8?si=WTWGI3dWg8FnHhes

The AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. in residence at the Park Avenue Armory, Artists Studio:

February 18, 2023
AACM Listening Session: Jason Moran and Henry Threadgill

Hailed as “perhaps the most important jazz composer of his generation” by The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Henry Threadgill is joined by Artists Studio curator Jason Moran for an intimate discussion and listening session spotlighting the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians and our creative impact on American music. This insightful event explores the creative practice of some of the most forward-thinking composers and multi-instrumentalists who have been blending art forms and pushing boundaries since the collaborative’s inception more than 60 years ago.

https://www.armoryonpark.org/programs_events/detail/artists_studio_moran_threadgill

The AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. shall be in residence at the Park Avenue Armory, Artists Studio, throughout the 2023 season.

February 18, 2023
AACM Listening Session: Jason Moran and Henry Threadgill

April 22, 2023
DOUBLE BILL:
Thurman Barker | Adegoke Steve Colson and Iqua Colson (special guests) Chico Freeman and Douglas R. Ewart

November 18, 2023
THE AACM: POWER STRONGER THAN ITSELF
A Talk By George E. Lewis

November 18, 2023
The Reggie Nicholson Percussion Concept

December 17, 2023
Amina Claudine Myers Choral Workshop

December 18, 2023
DOUBLE BILL: George E. Lewis | Amina Claudine Myers Trio: Stay in The Light (special guest) Richarda Abrams

For more info: https://www.aacm-newyork.com

Graphic Design: Leonard E. Jones

THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CREATIVE MUSICIANS
AACM New York City Chapter, Inc.
57 Years Of Artistic Dedication
Presents
AACM CONCERT SERIES 2022 Continues
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 8PM
David Virelles Solo Piano
David Virelles - Piano
and
Reggie Nicholson TrioSphere
Reggie Nicholson - percussion
James Zollar - trumpet
Bruce Edwards - guitar
at
Peter Norton Symphony Space Leonard Nimoy Thalia
2537 Broadway & 95th Street, New York, NY 10025
Admission - $30.00 + $5.00 service fee
Senior Citizens/Students with I.D. - $15.00 + $5.00 service fee
Tickets: http://www.symphonyspace.org
Advanced Sales: 1-212-864-5400
Masks are encouraged and appreciated but not mandatory.
Proof of full vaccination may be required.
This Event Is Made Possible By New York State Council On The Arts With The Support Of Governor Kathy Hochul And The New York State Legislature. Additional Funds Made Possible By The Fritz Reiner Center for Contemporary Music at Columbia University, and Private Donors.

Tickets are still available for tonight’s AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. Concert.
THE ORCHESTRA OF THE SEM ENSEMBLE CONDUCTOR PETR KOTIK PLAYS THE MUSIC OF THE WORLD RENOWNED AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. Composers. Hear Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams “Trio Things”.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sem-orchestra-conductor-petr-kotik-performs-music-of-the-aacm-nyc-composers-tickets-424382187547?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

SEM Orchestra Conductor Petr Kotik performs music of the AACM NYC Composers Orchestra Of The S.E.M. Ensemble, Conductor, Petr Kotik Performs The Music Of The World Renowned AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. Composers.

Chico Freeman 's
THE LEGACY PROJECT
CHICAGO’S JAZZ FAMILY, THE FREEMANS, HONORED BY “THE LEGACY PROJECT” Chico Freeman premieres a new work celebrating his musical journey and his family
The Legacy Project with
The Chico Freeman Orchestra
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 7pm

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts,
915 E. 60th Street, Chicago, Il

TICKETS
This event is open to the public.
Tickets are $35, $15 for 21 and under.
Tickets can be purchased at:
https://tickets.uchicago.edu/
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(Chicago) In honor of the legacy set by his legendary family, Chico Freeman has composed a new extended suite, “The Legacy Project,” orchestrated by John Kordalewski. Celebrating his grandmother Earle Kree Freeman, grandfather George Freeman Sr., father Von Freeman, and uncles George and Bruz Freeman, this new work will be performed by the nineteen-piece Chico Freeman Orchestra and premiere at the Reva and David Logan Center For the Arts at the University of Chicago. An all-star Chicago ensemble will feature include Dee Alexander, Ari Brown, Mike Allemana, Richard Johnson, Ernie Adams, Victor Garcis and Geof Bradfield, with special guest George Freeman.

This new work will be presented in partnership with the Logan Center, and made possible with support from Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The SOUTHSIDE JAZZ COALITION, The Chicago Park District, The Jazz Institute Of Chicago and the Epiphany Center for the Arts.

AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. Website! https://aacm-newyork.com

A look at our selected compilation of album covers and hear music representative of the accomplishments of throughout our 57 year history.

-Compiled by
Leonard E. Jones (bassist/composer)

for more about our 2022 Concert Season!

Congratulations to Richarda Abrams who is a 2022 Lower Manhattan Cultural Council SU-CASA Artist! Her workshop will be "Creative Drama With Seniors". https://lmcc.net/resources/artist-residencies/su-casa/

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