Recorded on July 7, 1969 in Boulogne-Billancourt at the Pathé Marconi studios, People In Sorrow stands as one of the most haunting and immersive works in the Art Ensemble of Chicago's celebrated catalog. A pioneering force within the AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians), the Art Ensemble crafted a sprawling, deeply atmospheric free jazz meditation that unfolds across two extended sides, each one a journey through collective improvisation, texture, and raw emotional depth.
This reissue from play loud! productions brings People In Sorrow back to vinyl newly remastered from the original tapes by Moritz Illner, the same engineer behind play loud!'s acclaimed reissue of the Art Ensemble's Les Stances à Sophie. For fans of free jazz, avant-garde music, and the rich legacy of the AACM, this is a chance to experience a landmark 1969 recording with fresh sonic clarity on a quality modern pressing.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Play Loud! (2)
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 05/22/2026
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TRACKS
A. People In Sorrow Part 1
B. People In Sorrow Part 2
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