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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Lonely Woman (Lp Version) | |||
| 2. Eventually (Lp Version) | |||
| 3. Peace (Lp Version) | |||
| 4. Focus On Sanity (Lp Version) | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Ramblin' (Lp Version) | |||
| 2. Free (Lp Version) | |||
| 3. The Face Of The Bass (Lp Version) | |||
| 4. Forerunner (Lp Version) | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. Blues Connotation (Lp Version) | |||
| 2. Beauty Is A Rare Thing (Lp Version) | |||
| 3. Kaleidoscope (Lp Version) | |||
| 4. Embraceable You (Lp Version) | |||
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| Disc: 4 | |||
| 1. Free Jazz (Part 1) | |||
| 2. Free Jazz-Part 2 | |||
| Disc: 5 | |||
| 1. W.R.U. (Lp Version) | |||
| 2. T & T (Lp Version) | |||
| 3. C. & D. (Lp Version) | |||
| 4. R.P.D.D (Lp Version) | |||
Product Description
5CD set. Collects five of his original albums, in card LP replica sleeves! Features "Shape Of Jazz To Come" (1959) ; "Change Of The Century" (1960) ; "Free Jazz" (1960) ; "This Is Our Music" (1961) and "Ornette" (1961).
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ornette Coleman seems to have split critics and audiences since his breakthrough in the 1950's. He continues to fuel debate. He seems to divide taste like 'Marmite', love or loathe. The albums included in this budget collection are exemplary musical historical developments in music that have stood the test of time. My vinyls are still there but these sit easier in the car.The impact these albums had on players and listeners on release is still unbelievable. Sonny Rollins packed his sax away apparently having heard Ornette (fortunately not forever).
THE SHAPE OF JAZZ TO COME: The sleeve notes of my vinyl by Martin Williams open with 'I believe that what Ornette Coleman is playing will affect the whole character of jazz music profoundly and persuasively'. I am not to argue. 'Lonely Woman', 'Peace', Focus On Sanity' are renditions of beauty and at the same time sadness. Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, Billie Higgins play with and develop the themes.
A truly monumental album.
CHANGE OF THE CENTURY: Ornette tells us that "there is no single right way to play jazz". I doubt many would disagree. 'Free Group' improvisation may have been an important feature of this album. The quartet play accordingly but within boundaries, however loose. 'Ramblin' is undeniably blues-based. 'Free' and 'Change of the Century' allude to what may have been or is to come.
THIS IS OUR MUSIC: A knockout again. 'Blues Connotation', 'Beauty Is A Rare Thing', 'Folk Tale' and particularly 'Embraceable You'. The latter tells much of Ornette's ability. Standards have been played with daring many times since this song (who dare's 'Body and Soul'?) Superb.
ORNETTE: Freudian titles. Brilliant drumming from Ed Blackwell. The astounding and tragically short life of bassist Scott LaFaro. The vision of Ornette and Don Cherry. Rewarding and unforgettable. Impossible to dissect the songs or contributions from the virtuoso performances.
FREE JAZZ: Leave the most difficult and demanding to the listener until last. This does not leave any room for 'sit back and relax'. It hits with a thump. Coltrane, Cecil Taylor and other exponents of this approach have received similar thoughts. It is not easy and can literally clear a room at a party. I would ask to listen for the individual and collective emotions wrought by these musicians. This may be the 'Marmite Test'. I like mine on plenty of butter!
THE SHAPE OF JAZZ TO COME: The sleeve notes of my vinyl by Martin Williams open with 'I believe that what Ornette Coleman is playing will affect the whole character of jazz music profoundly and persuasively'. I am not to argue. 'Lonely Woman', 'Peace', Focus On Sanity' are renditions of beauty and at the same time sadness. Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, Billie Higgins play with and develop the themes.
A truly monumental album.
CHANGE OF THE CENTURY: Ornette tells us that "there is no single right way to play jazz". I doubt many would disagree. 'Free Group' improvisation may have been an important feature of this album. The quartet play accordingly but within boundaries, however loose. 'Ramblin' is undeniably blues-based. 'Free' and 'Change of the Century' allude to what may have been or is to come.
THIS IS OUR MUSIC: A knockout again. 'Blues Connotation', 'Beauty Is A Rare Thing', 'Folk Tale' and particularly 'Embraceable You'. The latter tells much of Ornette's ability. Standards have been played with daring many times since this song (who dare's 'Body and Soul'?) Superb.
ORNETTE: Freudian titles. Brilliant drumming from Ed Blackwell. The astounding and tragically short life of bassist Scott LaFaro. The vision of Ornette and Don Cherry. Rewarding and unforgettable. Impossible to dissect the songs or contributions from the virtuoso performances.
FREE JAZZ: Leave the most difficult and demanding to the listener until last. This does not leave any room for 'sit back and relax'. It hits with a thump. Coltrane, Cecil Taylor and other exponents of this approach have received similar thoughts. It is not easy and can literally clear a room at a party. I would ask to listen for the individual and collective emotions wrought by these musicians. This may be the 'Marmite Test'. I like mine on plenty of butter!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
To add to ACB's excellent review I thought the track listing would be of help.
rack listing
1. Lonely Woman
2. Eventually
3. Peace
4. Focus on Sanity
5. Congeniality
6. Chronology
1. Ramblin'
2. Free
3. Face of the Bass
4. Forerunner
5. Bird Food
6. Una Muy Bonita
7. Change of the Century
1. Blues Connotation
2. Beauty Is a Rare Thing
3. Kaleidoscope
4. Embraceable You
5. Poise
6. Humpty Dumpty
7. Folk Tale
1. Free Jazz (part 1)
2. Free Jazz (part 2)
1. W.R.U.
2. T & T
3. C & D
4. R.P.D.D.
rack listing
1. Lonely Woman
2. Eventually
3. Peace
4. Focus on Sanity
5. Congeniality
6. Chronology
1. Ramblin'
2. Free
3. Face of the Bass
4. Forerunner
5. Bird Food
6. Una Muy Bonita
7. Change of the Century
1. Blues Connotation
2. Beauty Is a Rare Thing
3. Kaleidoscope
4. Embraceable You
5. Poise
6. Humpty Dumpty
7. Folk Tale
1. Free Jazz (part 1)
2. Free Jazz (part 2)
1. W.R.U.
2. T & T
3. C & D
4. R.P.D.D.
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