Chicago’s Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians has won honor all over the world and given the jazz world some important musicians. But at home the organization has been pretty much ignored. “You have to come to the conclusion that Chicago jazz institutions and presenters have a lack of respect for Chicago jazz artists, and especially the AACM. Whether you’re talking about radio stations or downtown concert halls, they don’t understand the importance of the AACM, and they don’t support it.” – Chicago Tribune