The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Non-Cognitive Aspects of the City - Live at Iridium (2006)

The 2004 live album showcases the revitalized lineup of the Art Ensemble of Chicago, where new members successfully replaced deceased musicians, reinvigorating the group's veterans. This double release combines eccentric hard bop, sound experimentation, and percussion improvisations. Despite some inconsistency in the material, the recording affirms the group's reputation as an unpredictable and creative live act.

Tracklist:
1-1 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Song for My Sister [17:01]
1-2 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - The Morning Mist [6:48]
1-3 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Song for Charles [8:52]
1-4 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - On the Mountain [19:25]
1-5 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Big Red Peaches [7:34]
1-6 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Odwalla [5:21]
2-1 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Erika [20:00]
2-2 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Malachi [9:02]
2-3 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - The J Song [11:47]
2-4 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Red Sand Green Water [14:28]
2-5 The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Slow Tenor and Bass [2:27]