This 1959 album introduced Coleman's groundbreaking "harmolodic" concept, fundamentally altering the direction of jazz improvisation and composition. It remains a landmark recording, essential for understanding the shift towards free jazz.
- The album was recorded at the Los Angeles studio of Contemporary Records.
- Liner notes for the original release were written by jazz critic Nat Hentoff.
- Its release initially polarized critics and audiences, but it is now regarded as one of the most influential jazz albums of all time.
Ornette Coleman was a saxophonist and composer from Fort Worth, Texas, best known for pioneering the free jazz movement. In 1959, he stood at the forefront of a burgeoning avant-garde movement in jazz, challenging established conventions of harmony and improvisation.
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