His second album from 1969, "Young at Heart" is a solo piano free improvisation (30 min.), while "Wise in Time" is a quintet w. The first recording of Henry Threadgill, also feat. Leo Smith, Lester... more

This is Abrams' third album for Delmark & his most varied, with seven compositions, all set with different instrumentation; this 1972 session features Art Brown, Steve McCall, Rufus Reid & others.

The compilation Celestial Birds reveals and focuses on the widely unknown electronic compositions of the Association for the Advancement Of Creative Musicians (AACM) founder and jazz pianist, Muhal... more

W. Braxton, Leroy Jenkins +.

The 200 pages in the book and the 111tracks on the CDs underscore the turning points in the evolution of jazz, one of America's proudest inventions. This magnificent new box expands and updates the... more

Eddie Harris's influence as a saxophonist was monumental, and this compilation highlights some of his greatest contributions to the fields of rhythm, funk, and jazz. The iconic "Freedom Jazz Dance"... more

With Richard Abrams, Fred Anderson.

With Muhal Richard Abrams George Lewis & Spencer Bare field. The album features AACM founder Muhal Richard Abrams on piano and newcomers (at the time) George Lewis on trombone (making his recording... more

Another historical recording from one of the most prolific groups in jazz. Recorded live in Montreaux, in 1974, Kabalaba captures the Art Ensemble during a very strong period for the group. With... more

After illness removed Christopher Gaddy from Joseph Jarman's quartet, Joseph carried on with the exciting rhythm team of Charles Clark and Thurman Barker. For concerts Joseph frequently invited... more