AACM Essentials

AACM Essentials

The influential collective has smashed the limits of jazz.

♫ 50
September 11, 2025
Tracks
#
Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
Mama and Daddy
1
FafcaMuhal Richard Abrams, Brent Bagwell, Baikida Carroll, Vincent Chancey, Andrew Cyrille, Leroy Jenkins, George E. Lewis, Wallace Mcmillan, Brian Smith & Bob StewartMama and Daddy
Muhal Richard Abrams, Brent Bagwell, Baikida Carroll, Vincent Chancey, Andrew Cyrille, Leroy Jenkins, George E. Lewis, Wallace Mcmillan, Brian Smith & Bob Stewart
Mama and Daddy
JazzMúsicaJazz de vanguardaClássicaVanguarda
1980-12-28
8:9
The Psyche
2
Hu-ManRevolutionary EnsembleThe Psyche
Revolutionary Ensemble
The Psyche
ДжазМузыкаРокКлассикаАвангард
1975-01-01
8:2
3
US4B99041001UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
4
US4S40310024UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Air Lore
5
The Ragtime DanceAirAir Lore
Air
Air Lore
PopMúsica
1979-01-01
9:18
6
GBAWA6967268UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
7
US23Z0401591UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
8
ITC000850584UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
9
FRP8I1510110UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
From the River to the Ocean
10
Strut TimeFred Anderson & Hamid DrakeFrom the River to the Ocean
Fred Anderson & Hamid Drake
From the River to the Ocean
JazzMúsicaJazz de vanguarda
2007-04-24
21:15
11
GBBCK1701202UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Venus
12
Baldhead GeraldAri BrownVenus
Ari Brown
Venus
JazzMúsicaHard BopJazz de vanguardaClássicaVanguarda
1998-01-01
9:8
13
US4B90442404UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Drop It
14
Remy's RevengeCorey WilkesDrop It
Corey Wilkes
Drop It
JazzMúsica
2008-06-17
6:31
Sideshow
15
Light On The Path8 Bold Souls & Edward Wilkerson, Jr.Sideshow
8 Bold Souls & Edward Wilkerson, Jr.
Sideshow
JazzMúsicaJazz de vanguarda
1992-01-01
8:2
16
USB8U1021295UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
17
ITC000850444UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
A Measure of Vision
18
À Mon FrèreAlvin Fielder TrioA Measure of Vision
Alvin Fielder Trio
A Measure of Vision
JazzMúsicaJazz mainstream
2007-01-03
4:54
19
DEB338018901UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Homage to Charles Parker
20
BluesGeorge E. LewisHomage to Charles Parker
George E. Lewis
Homage to Charles Parker
JazzMúsicaClássicaVanguardaEra moderna
1979-12-31
17:50
21
USCGH0690888UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
22
FRX871535387UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
23
USCGJ0899147UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
24
US4B91300201UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
New York, Fall 1974
25
6-77AR-36K (Opus 23B)Anthony BraxtonNew York, Fall 1974
Anthony Braxton
New York, Fall 1974
JazzMusic
1975-03-01
8:51
Makin' a Move
26
Like It FeelsHenry ThreadgillMakin' a Move
Henry Threadgill
Makin' a Move
JazzMúsica
1995-01-01
11:16
27
FRX871537442UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
American Swinging in Paris
28
Thème de YoyoThe Art Ensemble of ChicagoAmerican Swinging in Paris
The Art Ensemble of Chicago
American Swinging in Paris
JazzMusic
2002-01-01
9:6
Vietnam
29
Vietnam 1Revolutionary EnsembleVietnam
Revolutionary Ensemble
Vietnam
JazzMúsica
1972-10-07
34:25
1- Oqa+19
30
RitobMuhal Richard Abrams, Anthony Braxton, Leonard Jones, Steve McCall & Henry Threadgill1- Oqa+19
Muhal Richard Abrams, Anthony Braxton, Leonard Jones, Steve McCall & Henry Threadgill
1- Oqa+19
JazzMúsicaJazz de vanguarda
1977-11-28
7:54
Live At the Velvet Lounge
31
ChantJames Sanders, Harrison Bankhead & Avreeayl RaLive At the Velvet Lounge
James Sanders, Harrison Bankhead & Avreeayl Ra
Live At the Velvet Lounge
JazzMúsicaLatino
2014-12-01
6:5
Return of the Lost Tribe
32
Fragmentation / Prayer At TwilightBright MomentsReturn of the Lost Tribe
Bright Moments
Return of the Lost Tribe
JazzMúsica
1998-01-20
8:5
33
USHCF0700043UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
The New Breed
34
Executive LifeJeff ParkerThe New Breed
Jeff Parker
The New Breed
JazzMusicAlternativeIndie Rock
2016-06-24
7:38
Divine Love
35
Spirituals: The Language of LoveLeo SmithDivine Love
Leo Smith
Divine Love
JazzMusicClassicalAvant-GardeAvant-Garde JazzModern Era
1979-04-01
15:28
36
DEB330708704UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
The Milwaukee Tapes Vol. 1
37
A Ballad for RitaFred Anderson QuartetThe Milwaukee Tapes Vol. 1
Fred Anderson Quartet
The Milwaukee Tapes Vol. 1
JazzMúsicaJazz de vanguarda
1980-01-01
17:3
38
USHM21838403UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
39
QMAV31800013UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Creative Orchestra Music 1976
40
W-138 (Opus 51)Anthony BraxtonCreative Orchestra Music 1976
Anthony Braxton
Creative Orchestra Music 1976
JazzMúsica
1976-03-01
5:11
Philip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble
41
The MinstrelPhilip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage EnsemblePhilip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble
Philip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble
Philip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble
JazzMúsica
2007-11-20
9:37
42
ITC000850404UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
43
ITC000850330UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
44
USA560522125UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
45
US4QP0446904UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Frequency
46
Take RefugeFrequencyFrequency
Frequency
Frequency
JazzMúsicaJazz de vanguarda
2006-08-22
4:49
47
USA370361668UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Black Paladins
48
Mama MarimbaHenry Dumas, Johnny Dyani, Joseph Jarman & Famoudou Don MoyeBlack Paladins
Henry Dumas, Johnny Dyani, Joseph Jarman & Famoudou Don Moye
Black Paladins
JazzMúsicaRockJazz de vanguardaClássicaVanguarda
1979-12-01
3:25
49
JPZ921211459UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
50
US4B90756801UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown