Joseph Jarman at 5 C Cultural Center

Saxophonist Joseph Jarman is clearly one of the masters. One of the great contributers to the music since the 1960's, his playing and compositions can be heard on many recordings by the Art Ensemble of Chicago. An early member of the AACM, (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians), he is a highly esteemed woodwinds player, composer and spirited performer. Jarman was a pioneer of the solo saxophone performance and made several recordings with his own group prior to the formation of the Art Ensemble of Chicago. As a Jodo Shinshu Priest, he is also a deep spiritual practitioner. ...

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Saxophonist Joseph Jarman is clearly one of the masters. One of the great contributers to the music since the 1960's, his playing and compositions can be heard on many recordings by the Art Ensemble of Chicago. An early member of the AACM, (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians), he is a highly esteemed woodwinds player, composer and spirited performer. Jarman was a pioneer of the solo saxophone performance and made several recordings with his own group prior to the formation of the Art Ensemble of Chicago. As a Jodo Shinshu Priest, he is also a deep spiritual practitioner.

Jarman's early works can be heard on Delmark Records, the Chicago based label.

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