Art Ensemble of Chicago

The Art Ensemble of Chicago is an avant-garde jazz group formed in the 1960s in Chicago. Original members included Roscoe Mitchell (saxophone), Lester Bowie (trumpet), Malachi Favors Maghostut (double bass), Joseph Jarman (saxophone), and Famoudou Don Moye (drums). The ensemble is known for integrating various jazz styles and utilizing a wide range of instruments, including "little instruments" like bells and bicycle horns. Notable albums include "A Jackson in Your House" (1969), "Bap-Tizum" (1972), and "Urban Bushmen" (1980). They have performed in Europe, Japan, and the United States, with live performances often featuring costumes and theatrical elements. The products available from the artist Art Ensemble of Chicago include vinyls.