Association For The Advancement Of Creative Musicians, AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. 60th Anniversary: Celebrating The Legacy Of Co-founder Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams at DiMenna Center

The AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. 60th Anniversary Celebration is celebrating the legacy of Co-Founder Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams, with original music, films, a panel/listening party, spread across four days in October and November 2025, Mistress of Ceremonies
Richarda Abrams.

In October AACM New York City Chapter, Inc launches their 60th Anniversary Celebration at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music in Manhattan, with a collaboration with The S.E.M. Ensemble, under the direction of Petr Kotik, who has been collaborating with AACM New
York City Chapter, Inc. since 1995, at the invitation of Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams....

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The AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. 60th Anniversary Celebration is celebrating the legacy of Co-Founder Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams, with original music, films, a panel/listening party, spread across four days in October and November 2025, Mistress of Ceremonies
Richarda Abrams.

In October AACM New York City Chapter, Inc launches their 60th Anniversary Celebration at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music in Manhattan, with a collaboration with The S.E.M. Ensemble, under the direction of Petr Kotik, who has been collaborating with AACM New
York City Chapter, Inc. since 1995, at the invitation of Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams.

Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7pm doors open at 6pm, The Orchestra of the S.E.M. Ensemble, Conductor Petr Kotik performs the music of the World Renowned AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. Composers, Amina Claudine Myers, Leonard E. Jones, Adegoke Steve Colson,
Chico Freeman, Reggie Nicholson, Thurman Barker and Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music in Manhattan.

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7pm, doors open at 6pm AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. presents a Piano Series dedicated to Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams with Adegoke Steve Colson and (AACM NYC Special Guest) David Virelles, and the Amina Claudine Myers Trio featuring Reggie Nicholson on percussion and Jerome Harris on bass at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music in Manhattan. David Virelles was introduced to Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams by longtime AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. member Henry Threadgill.

This Event is made possible by New York State Council On The Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, additional funds made possible by Individual Donors.

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