AACM at 50

Chicago’s storied Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians has provided a unique place for musicians of all kinds to create unique and stunning new creations. AACM turned 50 in 2015 and we’ll celebrate with performances of Afterword, an opera about the AACM by longtime member and celebrated composer George Lewis. We’ll chat with Lewis about the piece, the AACM, and play music by other AACM composers. Hosted by Seth Boustead Produced by Sarah Zwinklis Music Muhal Richard Abrams Blues Forever [EXCERPT] George Lewis Afterword, an Opera; Act I [EXCERPT] Henry Threadgill Ceroepic (For Drums And Percussion) [EXCERPT] In For A Penny, In For A Pound George Lewis Afterword, an Opera; Act I [EXCERPT] Nicole Mitchell Afrika Rising Mvmt III: Intergalactic Healing Afrika Rising George Lewis Afterword, an Opera; Act II [EXCERPT] Tomeka Reid Super Nova [EXCERPT]