George E. Lewis

Biography

George E. Lewis is an American trombonist, composer, musicologist, and pioneer in computer music. A member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) since 1971, his work fluidly spans avant-garde jazz, contemporary classical, and electronic music. He is renowned for his virtuosic improvisational skill on the trombone, showcased on early releases like his 'Solo Trombone Record', and for developing the influential interactive computer music system, Voyager. Lewis has collaborated with a vast array of experimental musicians, including *Anthony Braxton*, *Derek Bailey*, and *John Zorn*. His influential book, 'A Power Stronger Than Itself: The AACM and American Experimental Music', is a foundational text.