The Shape Of Jazz To Come

Ornette Coleman

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Cat No: 99159

Release Date: 24 March 2023

Label: American Jazz Classics

Packaging Type: Jewel Case

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Barcode: 8436559469951

Genres: Jazz

Release Date: 25 January 2019

Label: Waxtime

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

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Genres: Jazz

Release Date: 18 November 2022

Label: Waxtime In Color

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Genres: Jazz

Release Date: 09 February 2024

Label: 20th Century Masterworks

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Barcode: 8436563184765

Genres: Jazz

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The Shape of Jazz to Comewas a watershed event in the genesis of avant-garde jazz. The record shattered traditional concepts of jazz harmony, disposing of both the piano player and the whole idea of concretely outlined chord changes. The compositions here follow almost no predetermined harmonic structure, allowing Coleman and Don Cherry an unprecedented freedom to take the melodies of their solo lines in whatever direction they felt in the moment, regardless of what the piece's tonal centre appeared to be. This was the first time Coleman recorded with a rhythm section consisting of bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Billy Higgins that was open-eared and loose enough to follow his already controversial conception. This CD edition presents the complete session, including two tracks not issued on the original LP. INCLUDES 12-PAGE BOOKLET
All compositions by Ornette Coleman
ORNETTE COLEMAN, alto sax
DON CHERRY, cornet
CHARLIE HADEN, bass
BILLY HIGGINS, drums
Hollywood, California, May 22, 1959.

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Ornette Coleman's hugely influential 'The Shape Of Jazz To Come' pressed on limited edition 180g premium orange vinyl.
'The Shape of Jazz to Come' was a watershed event in the genesis of avant-guard jazz. The record shattered traditional concepts of jazz harmony, disposing of both the piano player and the whole idea of concretely outlined chord changes. The album includes Coleman's classic tune 'Lonely Woman.'
"The element that pours out of this disc is creativity in strong, concentrated waves. Four of the half dozen Coleman originals in this collection grow out of bop roots, but Coleman hears other things, too. This is not easy music for the listener, but even at its most difficult it remains compelling." - John S. Wilson, DownBeat

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180-GRAM COLORED RED VINYL - THE COMPLETE ALBUM + 2 BONUS TRACKS
Contains new specially prepared liner notes by Penguin Guide to Jazz's writer BRIAN MORTON and by Paris' prestigious Jazz Magazine.
The Shape of Jazz to Comewas a watershed event in the genesis of avant-garde jazz. The record shattered traditional concepts of jazz harmony, disposing of both the piano player and the whole idea of concretely outlined chord changes. The compositions here follow almost no predetermined harmonic structure, allowing Coleman and Don Cherry an unprecedented freedom to take the melodies of their solo lines in whatever direction they felt in the moment, regardless of what the piece's tonal centre appeared to be. This was the first time Coleman recorded with a rhythm section -consisting of bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Billy Higgins - that was open-eared and loose enough to follow his already controversial conception. All the composition are by Ornette Colman.
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