This Is Our Music was the third album Coleman recorded for Atlantic, and the last to feature his original quartet. It was a transitional album, moving away from the more structured approach of his previous work.
- The album was recorded on January 31, 1961, at A&R Studios in New York City. It was produced by Nesuhi Ertegun. The album reached number 128 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album features Coleman on alto saxophone, Don Cherry on cornet, Charlie Haden on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. It was released on February 1, 1961.
- The title track, "This Is Our Music," is a prime example of Coleman's concept of harmolodics. The album was a critical success, though some critics were still puzzled by Coleman's avant-garde approach.
Ornette Coleman was an alto saxophonist and composer who led the free jazz movement. He came to prominence in the late 1950s with his quartet.
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