Ornette Coleman, 1930-2015

[rn57]

The man who brought free jazz in is gone.  Not any direct connection to the guys I know of (though his career developed in LA during the years right before the BBs started, and Charles Lloyd was closely associated with him in those days). But he sure shook things up and his influence is felt in many musical areas besides jazz. RIP.

[JK]

I could never get into Coleman's music myself but he evidently made a great impression on one of my heroes, Captain Beefheart, which puts me firmly in his debt. Rest in peace, sir.

[SBonilla]

Oh, no. But now soaring, harmolodically.

[Moon Dawg]

So sorry to hear this. I was into SKIES OF AMERICA just a few months back. RIP.

[Loaf]

Someone posted a link to this on another MB i read:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y33Z2O2vT5I

An outstanding groove, just listen to that rhythm.

If anyone tried out Free Jazz and didn't like it, try this link instead.

[JK]

Someone posted a link to this on another MB i read:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y33Z2O2vT5I

An outstanding groove, just listen to that rhythm.

If anyone tried out Free Jazz and didn't like it, try this link instead.

That is one awesome track! Thanks for the link, Loaf. :=)

I see Coleman is all over Mike Barnes's Beefheart book. Must check that out later...