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Jun 20, 2024 · In this article we dive into the life and music of the original free jazz great: alto saxophonist Ornette Coleman. His influence on jazz, in a career that lasted more than half a Century, cannot be overestimated and hopefully these 10 albums will show you why!
Jun 13, 2024 · Jazz - Ornette Coleman, Free Jazz, Exploration: Whereas most of these postwar musicians worked out their individual styles through personal explorations within the central modern tradition, the arrival of saxophonist Ornette Coleman and trumpeter Donald Cherry constituted an even more radical break from the recent past.
5 days ago · A short history of…”Lonely Woman” (Ornette Coleman, 1959) by Matt Micucci. In an interview with French philosopher Jacques Derrida, saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman told the story of an encounter he had while working in a big department store before becoming a musician.
Jul 1, 2024 · Ornette Coleman holds a singular place in jazz history. The seeds of change had been sown before him by Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra, John Coltrane, and their cohorts, but Coleman’s appearance at the Five Spot Café in 1959 kicked the process of rebellion into high gear.
Jun 15, 2024 · Ornette Coleman is one of the most prolific jazz saxophonists of all time, not to mention one of the great players of the instrument. Here, you'll find a complete list of the best Ornette Coleman albums, including every studio album as well as pictures of the cover artwork.
Jul 1, 2024 · Saxophonist/composer Ornette Coleman is, in the eyes and ears of many, the celebrated pioneer of free jazz par excellence. “Theme from a Symphony (Variation One)” opens his 1976 album Dancing in Your Head.
Jul 1, 2024 · Ornette Coleman Birthday Broadcast: On Tuesday, March 9th, WKCR will dedicate a full day of programming to the celebration of the 80th birthday of Ornette Coleman!
