Ornette Coleman – The Shape Of Jazz To Come (1959) [Japanese Limited SHM-SACD 2011] [SACD / Atlantic – WPGR-10005]

Title: Ornette Coleman – The Shape Of Jazz To Come (1959) [Japanese Limited SHM-SACD 2011]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Ornette Coleman’s The Shape of Jazz to Come, his Atlantic debut, is a landmark in avant-garde jazz. It challenged jazz harmony by eliminating the piano and fixed chord changes. Coleman and Don Cherry gained unprecedented freedom to explore melodies spontaneously. The rhythm section, with Charlie Haden on bass and Billy Higgins on drums, supported Coleman’s radical vision. Critics feared Coleman’s free approach, claiming his music lacked structure. In retrospect, the album is accessible and often swinging, despite its controversy. Coleman’s alto saxophone, with its wailing and vocalized effects, defied conventional technique. His themes followed unpredictable paths, but his improvisations remained deeply melodic. “Lonely Woman” is a haunting classic, with “Congeniality” and “Peace” also standout tracks. This album is essential for understanding jazz’s avant-garde evolution.

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Tracklist:

01. Lonely Woman
02. Eventually
03. Peace
04. Focus On Sanity
05. Congeniality
06. Chronology
07. Monk And The Nun
08. Just For You

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