Roscoe Mitchell

Roscoe Mitchell is a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz and contemporary experimental music. A founding member of the influential Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Mitchell is known for his adventurous and innovative approach to composition and improvisation. Born in 1940, he emerged as a key figure in the 1960s jazz avant-garde movement, blending free jazz with structured compositional techniques.

Over the decades, Mitchell has remained a restless and prolific artist, constantly pushing boundaries with his work for solo instruments, ensembles, and orchestras. His recordings span everything from aggressive free improvisation to meticulously notated contemporary classical works, often blurring the line between genres and redefining what jazz can be. His influence can be seen across generations of experimental musicians, and he continues to be an important voice in new music and cutting-edge jazz.

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One Head Four People
Album - 9 Tracks - Released December 6, 2024
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