George E. Lewis is a groundbreaking American trombonist, composer, musicologist, and computer music pioneer. A pivotal member of the Chicago-based Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) since 1971, Lewis merges improvisation, avant-garde composition, and cutting-edge technology to redefine contemporary music. His innovative software, Voyager, improvises interactively with live musicians, reshaping the boundaries between human and machine creativity. As a scholar, Lewis has authored influential works such as A Power Stronger Than Itself, challenging conventional narratives in jazz history. He has held prestigious academic positions, including Edwin H. Case Professor of American Music at Columbia University and Artistic Director of the International Contemporary Ensemble. Throughout his career, Lewis has collaborated with luminaries like Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, and Wadada Leo Smith, exploring new frontiers in improvisation and orchestration.