Chicago based jazz collective formed in the 1960's by members of the avant-garde scene.
Members:
Lester Bowie (trumpet)
Malachi Favors Maghostut (bass)
Joseph Jarman (saxes, reeds, flutes, keyboards)
Roscoe Mitchell (saxes, reeds, flutes, percussion)
Famoudou Don Moye (drums, percussion)
Links:
Art Ensemble of Chicago official web site