Name: A Jackson In Your House
Brand: Art Ensemble Of Chicago

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BYG529.302CD

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Format Music GB

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Release date

2024-02-09

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Lasgo

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5060767441275

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Art Ensemble Of Chicago

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Jazz

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BYG is a French label formed in Paris, France, in 1967. The acronym stands for the founders of the label: Fernand Boruso, Jean-Luc Young, and Jean Georgakarakos. The primary aim of BYG Records was to record and capture a growing market of 'free-style' jazz-oriented artists and exponents of avant-garde music that were emerging at the close of the 1960s. Artists such as Archie Shepp, Don Cherry, Dave Burrell, and Gong featured on the label. BYG/Actuel also initiated a five-day concert in Europe in 1969 but had to move it to Belgium due to environmental concerns by French authorities. Despite financial setbacks, many bands booked for this event became influential figures in rock and jazz scenes.

In hindsight, snubbing BYG/Actuel's vision proved unwise as many of their booked bands became highly regarded within the music industry. By 1972, BYG Actuel had mostly disappeared as a label. However, Karakos went on to establish his own label called Celluloid while Young formed Charly Records. Past recordings from BYG Actuel have been released by both labels.

The BYG Records 'Actuel' series is denoted by catalog# suffix 300 with most recordings being pressed on high-quality 180 gram vinyl.

Art Ensemble Of Chicago is an avant-garde jazz group hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in the late 1960s, they emerged from the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). With their innovative and experimental approach to music, Art Ensemble Of Chicago has become a pioneering force in the jazz scene.

Inspired by artists such as Anthony Braxton, Don Cherry, and Albert Ayler, Art Ensemble Of Chicago pushes boundaries and challenges traditional notions of jazz. Their unique sound combines elements of free improvisation, African rhythms, and various musical styles from around the world.

Known for their captivating live performances and diverse instrumentation including saxophones, trumpets, percussion instruments, and more; Art Ensemble Of Chicago continues to captivate audiences with their fearless exploration of sound. They have left an indelible mark on the genre and remain influential to this day.

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A Jackson in Your House is the first of the Art Ensemble of Chicago’s renowned trio of albums for BYG’s Actuel series. This album is the Art Ensemble’s most celebrated release and finds the American avant-garde jazz collective at their most sensational, mocking and startling original best in a session from June 1969, at Studio Saravah. Recorded in Paris during the aftermath of widespread anti-government protests and student riots, it demonstrates what can happen when four highly intuitive and accomplished musicians, fired by Black Nationalism and dreams of liberation and with an array of diverse instruments at their disposal, allow their inspiration free rein. The tracks on A Jackson in Your House challenge us to view music in a different light - as a source of enlightenment, rather than mere entertainment, and also wonderment born of togetherness, courage, beauty and surprise, mixed with terrifying honesty.

A Jackson In Your House

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Discover A Jackson In Your House by Art Ensemble Of Chicago. This renowned album from 1969 challenges us to view music as a source of enlightenment. Available in various formats on BYG label.