Chicago’s avant-garde jazz and experimental music scene of the 1960s has had a continuing influence on 21st-century art and culture. It was a period of exploration that continues to inspire and challenge ideas around creative practice.

In partnership with Creative Capital, the Institute of Contemporary Art presents a discussion of The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now with presentations by:

Muhal Richard Abrams

Steve Coleman

Cauleen Smith

Henry Threadgill

Moderated by Greg Tate

These artists will discuss the historic importance and contemporary implications of their collaborative work.

This event is free and open to the public; register here.

Can’t join us in person? PhillyCAM will provide a livestream of the event which you can view here.