ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CREATIVE MUSICIANS, THE

ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CREATIVE MUSICIANS, THE. Professional organization (orig. 1965 in Chicago, Illinois). The organization was founded in May 1965 by Muhal Richard Abrams , along with others, for the purpose of promoting the music of black musicians. Its program included conducting workshops for young musicians, sponsoring concerts and providing other performance opportunities, and offering training in essential aspects of the music business, among other goals. Although the...