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AACM remains steadfast in its commitment to the free training program for inner city youth. The AACM School of Music offers three ten week semesters with an average enrollment of 75 students per. Classes meet every Saturday at AACM Headquarters on the South Side of Chicago between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Students are as young as five years old with classes also offered for adults.
Lonely Woman part 1 performed by Saalik Ziyad and the 5 after 7 Project
This is from a recording that we did at the Velvet Lounge last August. It features two bassists and AACM's own Khari B and Saalik Ziyad.
Saalik Ziyad sings
This is a video taken from a performance with the Kilaas 4 Trio at Yassa African Restaurant.
Shadow Vignettes: DEFENDER
From the Jonathan Woods film, Odd-E-O Mumbo Jumbo, a documentary on the Shadow Vignettes Flato Earth Tour. The composition, Defender is written by Edward Wilkerson, Jr.
Bill Cosby Talks About Lester Bowie
As part of its 30th Anniversary celebration, the Jazz Institute of Chicago, presented a once-in-a-lifetime event. Co-sponsored by the
Museum of Science and Industry, this concert offered a rare opportunity to hear how the creative genius of one man, Louis Armstrong, who influenced the evolution of one of America's most original art forms.
Bill Cosby recorded this tribute to Lester Bowie from the set of his award winning TV show as an introduction to this world premiere performance of a specially commissioned composition
Edward Wilkerson Jr. and 8 Bold Souls: Last Option
Video Extra from the Thrill Jockey produced 8 Bold Souls CD, LAST OPTION.



