This 1964 release captures Coleman's quintet at a pivotal moment, pushing the boundaries of jazz improvisation just months after the controversial "Town Hall Concert." It features a compelling blend of searing solos and rhythmic intensity.
- The album was recorded on May 29, 1964, at the famous Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- "New York Is Now!" reached number 15 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart.
- Bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones, both members of John Coltrane's classic quartet, appear on this recording.
Ornette Coleman was a pioneering alto saxophonist from Fort Worth, Texas, known for his development of free jazz. He was a central figure in the avant-garde jazz movement of the 1960s.
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