Art Ensemble of Chicago

Les Stances a Sophie LP (Play Loud)

Early Combinations CD (Nessa)

An important pre-Art Ensemble Of Chicago moment – one that has most of the group coming together in a pair of rare recordings in the home of Lester Bowie – already sounding amazingly creative as a unit! The sound is almost freer than later work...

Reese and The Smooth Ones LP (BYG)

The Art Ensemble of Chicago in rare form!

Message To Our Folks LP (Charly)

"Second of the Art Ensemble’s renowned trio of albums for BYG/Actuel, Message to Our Folks is a masterclass of improvisation, inspired by but also transcending established black music genres. Recorded at Studio Saravah August 1969 in Paris, the title referred to African American audiences back home, who would recognise many of the gospel, funk, bebop and even rock influences the Art Ensemble draw...

Tutankaman LP (org music)

Tutankhamun, an iconic album in the free jazz genre, holds a significant place in the '60s avant-garde canon. Bassist Malachi Favors kicks off the album with unconventional vocals, setting the stage for four extended tracks featuring eccentric horn arrangements and extensive improvisations. The Art Ensemble...

A Jackson In Your House LP (Charly)

the Art Ensemble of Chicago in rare form!

The Spiritual LP (org music)

Vinyl LP by Art Ensemble of Chicago. Released by org music.