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| Since its founding in 1979, New Horizons has been both critically and popularly acclaimed, as both musicians and educators -- teaching people about Jazz. Led by saxophonist Ernest Dawkins, the group includes many members of the the third generation of the famous Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), trumpeter Maurice Brown, trombonist Steve Berry, bassist Daurius, guitarist Jeff Parker (also in post-rock band Tortoise), and drummer Isaiah Spencer. The group mixes avant-garde jazz with some of the older elements of traditional swing. Says the Chicago Tribune, "... There may be no form of jazz left untouched by this adventurous, high-flying ensemble." Their Howard Reich says "This band can enlighten an audience while enthralling it." The Trib also calls the bands' 1993 recording South Side Street Songs (Silkheart Records) "...a celebratory, life-affirming work,... a profound addition to the avant-garde repertory..." They recently released their recording at the Velvet Lounge, Mother's Blue Velvet Shoes (on Dawkins' Dawk label), the group's first live album since their debut 6 years ago. Other recordings include Chicago Now (1994; also on Silkheart), and After the Dawn Has Risen...New Horizon Ensemble Live in Leverkusen (Open Mind/Sound Aspects Records).
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