The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) was founded in 1965 in Chicago by a group of musicians who sought to build and sustain a creative community and new platforms for experimentation and innovation in music.

The AACM’s mission is to uplift humanity and enhance cultural understanding through the celebration of Great Black Music, to cultivate young musicians in the practice of creative music, and to push the boundaries of contemporary music through composition and improvisation, while providing an environment that encourages the development of its member-artist.

I am proud to say that I was inducted into this historic organization in January of 2025. It is my honor to, in the tradition of Donovan’s Garage, assemble this group of musical colleagues to perform a unique set of improvised music.