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An Evening with Ornette Coleman

Ornette Coleman · 1967

78 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A captivating exploration of free jazz, where improvisation and structure intertwine in unexpected ways.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • captivating improvisation and exploration
  • introspective moments of quiet reflection
  • dynamic contrasts between tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • seek predictable song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1967, 'An Evening with Ornette Coleman' marked a significant point in Coleman's career as he continued to redefine jazz. This album followed his groundbreaking work 'The Shape of Jazz to Come' and showcased his innovative approach to music through complex arrangements and collective improvisation. At this stage, Coleman was both celebrated and controversial within the jazz community for his avant-garde style.
Stylistic neighbors
Albert Ayler· John Coltrane· Cecil Taylor

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Forms and Sound for Wind Quintet (in Ten Movements) 25:03
  • 2 Sadness 3:40
  • 3 Clergyman’s Dream 12:22
  • 4 Falling Stars 9:02
  • 5 Silence 9:17
  • 6 Happy Fool 7:13
  • 7 Ballad 5:20
  • 8 Dough Nuts 6:15

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