On August 19, 2003, “PI Recordings” label released “The Meeting”, the 45^th Art Ensemble of Chicago album. It was recorded in 2003 in Madison, Wisconsin, and was produced by Seth Rosner.

Personnel:

• Joseph Jarman — flute, percussion, gong, alto, soprano, tenor saxophones, bells
• Roscoe Mitchell — flute, piccolo, alto, soprano, tenor, bass saxophones
• Malachi Favors Maghostus — bass, percussion
• Don Moye — bongos, conga, drums
• Steve Gotcher, Buzz Kemper — engineer, editing, mixing
• Tom Blain — mastering
• Joseph Blough — photography
• Kevin Beauchamp — production assistant
• Seth Rosner — executive producer
• Yulun Wang — associate producer
• David Holmes, Sammy Hunter — crew

Track listing:

1. Hail We Now Sing Joy – Joseph Jarman
2. It’s the Sign of the Times – Malachi Favors
3. Tech Ritter and the Megabytes – Roscoe Mitchell
4. Wind and Drum – Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, Malachi Favors, Don Moye
5. The Meeting – Roscoe Mitchell
6. Amin Bidness – Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, Malachi Favors, Don Moye
7. The Train to Io – Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, Malachi Favors, Don Moye