Joseph Jarman

Joseph Jarman was an American musician, composer, and woodwind player who became a permanent member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago in 1968. The Art Ensemble of Chicago was a pioneering group in free jazz, known for their innovative approach to sound, structure, and form. They embraced a wide range of African and African American musical styles, referring to their work as "Great Black Music."

Jarman's tenure with the Art Ensemble of Chicago, which became a cooperative quartet with Roscoe Mitchell, Malachi Favors, and Lester Bowie, contributed to their international fame. The group was recognized for their diverse tempos, dynamics, and textures, and their mastery of various instruments. In 1993, Jarman left the ensemble to pursue interests in Buddhism and aikido. He later returned to the group in 2003.1