Art Ensemble of Chicago - Montreux 1974

[@michaeldonovan3959]

50 years ago and these guys at a young age were already at a level of skill, creativity and performance that is hard to fathom. Amazing that Muhal Richard Abrams joins the AEC for this set. Also great photography. The chance to look into their faces and eyes here is such a gift. Thank you to all involved for sharing this historic footage.

[@twinpeaksVVV]

Simply the greatest free jazz outfit ever. Ancient to Modern and everything in between.

[@louisef.9137]

Don Moye nearly stops my heart...damn, he's incredible! AEC has blown our minds for decades..

[@BarrioPatrol]

Possibly the most underrated and unsung drummer in all of history!

[@chipstern1]

When Giants Walked The Earth. Blessed To Have Seen The AEC Live On Multiple Occassions During The 70s & 80s. ALWAYS UPLIFTING.

[@J3unG]

This shit is amazing. Holy shit...I just shed a tear, it's so deep. Lord have mercy.

[@yelgrandon]

Freedom!! Chaos in music, just feelings, noise, melody, and in chaos there´s no mistakes, just pure art.

[@uncasist]

Muhal Richard Abrams joining them!!!

[@tourdogg]

I thought that was Muhal Richards, thank you!

[@Sicsempertyrannis757]

I would put these guys in my top ten.

[@MaliV.Williams]

HONORED to have Known theses BABA'S!!

[@MrPorige]

"Fanfare For The Warriors" area, one of their best album

[@Cherr1]

Oh, yes!! thank you so much for posting this priceless record of the AOC playing. It feeds my soul in ways that nothing else can.

[@mamanijiazanyah4850]

No matter what anybody ever attempts, it will NEVER be this! Inimitable Black American Creative Musical Expression.

[@jabu003]

Is this the album Kabalaba ? Yes it is and it sounds better My god !!!!! The quality is astonishing and the camera men and director are just brillant

[@cheri238]

This is one of my favorite channels. Thank you so much for thal is music, art 🎨 ❤🎼🎹🎷🎺🎻🥁🎵🎶🎵🎶 all flavors of notes, instruments, bells ,chimes, flute sounds What great artists " Art Ensemble of Chicago.

[@Markus_Breuss]

amazing!

[@CafeMatich]

I was there !

[@sf7589]

Fantastic !!!

[@bojanboskovic6744]

Damn! Crazy perfect! Bowie & Fusion Commandos!

[@garymillstein3677]

You had me at Montreux '74. Holy Grail.

[@lasmluclasm3781]

FUCK YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS

[@billfletcher7602]

Beautiful stuff. Thanks for posting!

[@domimonk]

So beautiful music ! Thank you for posting ! ;)

[@hanskovisser2549]

impressive, inspiring, touching, humbling and just nice!

[@sethcrook4374]

brilliant

[@bananartista]

loveable chaos

[@gianlucagiordano-ds8nj]

great black music from the ancient to the future!!

[@progrockjournal]

Have you ever listened to Sun Ra Arkestra?!?

[@VinceCho]

40:36 Drum solo

[@jefflackie4819]

Wow man keep this stuff coming. Fantastic! Thank you! Any video of Air?

[@iciliolanini4354]

Non sono d'accordo con chi ha definito questa meraviglia con CAOS anche se aggettivato con "piacevole" "amabile" o cose del genere. Atmosfere sublimi e capacità di esplorare la profondità dei sentimenti. L'inserimento del pianoforte è stata una scelta molto importante.

[@IAMSCRATCHGOD]

❤

[@nicolapagano9287]

Roscoe Mitchell un mostro!!

[@fourth4649]

historic

[@uncasist]

I was wondering why this video/audio has never surfaced. One reason is when Malachi Favors starts playing bass, the EQ and levels are horribly distorted and kind of obliterate much of the sonic low end. Mixer/recordist asleep at the board.

[@globediscountcenter9776]

Please, Mr. Bowie, you are upsetting the cat.

[@kt1880]

This has already been 50 years ago.

[@ricardoreis8096]

35:13

[@JosephWilliams-ih9np]

😊Jo❤😊😊,😅😅

[@downiecisneros8951]

Name of the intro?

[@reidwhitton6248]

It's Billy Cobham from his Spectrum album.

[@danalawrence4473]

Who is playing piano?

[@tourdogg]

Muhal Richards may he RIP

[@danalawrence4473]

@@tourdogg Was not sure it was him, but thank you for confirming.

[@reidwhitton6248]

Muhal Richard Abrams is the correct name.

[@ChristopherLidwood]

The other udder in the bargain bin