New Vocabulary
Ornette Coleman · 2014
12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant exploration of free jazz, blending intricate melodies with unconventional structures and an improvisational spirit.
Why this album works
- Best for
- fragmented improvisation and spontaneity unpredictable sonic explorations await intense focus on intricate melodies
- Context
- By 2014, Ornette Coleman was an established figure in the jazz world, renowned for his avant-garde approach. 'New Vocabulary' arrived as his first studio album in nearly a decade, following the release of 'Sound Grammar' in 2006, showcasing his ongoing evolution as a musician even in his later years.
- If you like
- jazz
New Vocabulary is an album by Ornette Coleman, released in 2014. A vibrant exploration of free jazz, blending intricate melodies with unconventional structures and an improvisational spirit. This album is notable for its critical reception as a return to form for Coleman, who was a pioneering force in free jazz. It further solidified his legacy and influence on modern jazz artists, drawing attention for both its innovation and Coleman's enduring creativity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does New Vocabulary sound like?
A vibrant exploration of free jazz, blending intricate melodies with unconventional structures and an improvisational spirit. Rooted in jazz.
What makes New Vocabulary by Ornette Coleman notable?
This album is notable for its critical reception as a return to form for Coleman, who was a pioneering force in free jazz. It further solidified his legacy and influence on modern jazz artists, drawing attention for both its innovation and Coleman's enduring creativity. By 2014, Ornette Coleman was an established figure in the jazz world, renowned for his avant-garde approach. 'New Vocabulary' arrived as his first studio album in nearly a decade, following the release of 'Sound Grammar' in 2006, showcasing his ongoing evolution as a musician even in his later years.
Who is New Vocabulary for?
New Vocabulary works well if you're into fragmented improvisation and spontaneity, unpredictable sonic explorations await and intense focus on intricate melodies.
How many songs are on New Vocabulary?
New Vocabulary has 12 tracks.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Baby Food Standout
- 2 Sound Chemistry
- 3 Alphabet Standout
- 4 Bleeding
- 5 If It Takes a Hatchet
- 6 Value and Knowledge
- 7 Population
- 8 Wife Life
- 9 The Idea Has No Destiny
- 10 H2O
- 11 What's Hotter Than the Sun Standout
- 12 Gold Is God's Sex
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