Brilliant album by Ornette Coleman. From the superb bass lines of Charlie Haden, the tasteful drumming (a very light, beautiful touch) by Ed Blackwell to the very original horn playing combo of Cherry and Coleman, this album is a quite accessible, freer prospect. They look very cool on the cover as well, just look at Charlie Haden, almost scary. One of my favorite album covers. You never get tired of this album, it seems to make you appreciate something new every time you listen to it and discover some small detail like it was the first time you heard it. It seems fresh every time you put it on the turntable and enjoy it. I think Ornette’s music is highly original, super interesting and it makes me happy to listen to it. It’s always a welcome break from the other stuff currently on the radar.
It was not long ago I discovered Ornette Coleman and started to listen to his work. I haven’t gone through all of his early work yet. I have purchased this and the “Ornette on Tenor” album. Very happy to have them in the collection. I will hopefully try and secure the “Change of the Century” album soon as well. Have had opportunities to secure the “Free Jazz” album and the “Ornette!” album, both on Atlantic, but on both occasions the condition was not satisfactory. I’m also looking to dive into his first 3 albums sooner or later. Looking forward to that.
For my readers, some questions: Do you have a relationship with Ornette and his music? Please, I you like, share your thoughts on this album and his music in general. Favorite Ornette LP currently?
I’m happy to have secured quite a few new albums as of late. From an array of different labels. A couple have already made their way onto my shelves. I’m waiting for the majority of the titles as I write this. I have chosen to go for FedEx and UPS and other express options, just for some piece of mind during the postal chaos in some countries due to the pandemic. FedEx did deliver in time, super fast and smoothly, but very expensive. Worth it though, for me. Let’s hope the other stuff comes to me fast and intact as well. I will of course post all of the new stuff on the site. I have several other albums in the collection that I haven’t posted as well, so stay tuned. Beautiful original vintage jazz LP’s are coming your way soon.
I hope everyone are staying safe and are enjoying their collections. Have a great day. Cheers…