Sound Experiments: The Music of the AACM books (University of Chicago Press)

Paul Steinbeck's "Sound Experiments" delves into the influential Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and its impact on jazz and experimental music. The book explores the works of AACM figures like Muhal Richard Abrams and Roscoe Mitchell, as well as younger members. It examines their contributions to instrumentation, notation, conducting, and technology, showcasing how the AACM bridged the gap between jazz and experimental music, enriching African American expression in contemporary music across six decades.