Thanks for the sound samples from 1958 and '59. I was introduced to Ornette as one of the iconic figures in jazz, but never exposed to much material. I loved the piano quintet, and the way Cherry and Coleman blew in tandem, unison as well as harmony. Also found the pieces more consciously melodic than expected. The example here with Metheny was indeed impressive. Thanks for this respectful presentation. Seeing Mr. Ornette speak with such humble manner was gratifying.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. I'm glad that you found the video gratifying. Ornette, as much as he stretched boundaries, was lyrical at the core.
Charlie Haden's input was integral to this video portrait. Those firsthand recollections brought the narrative home. (And Higgins was perfect in his role.)
For me-He is first an foremost a great Texas Blues player who played the blues for a living for the people who were blues people who danced to "Jazz". After that he added his personal understanding of all musical sources. He always had sidemen that knew that rhythm and dance time were the backbone of this music. This is one of your best Chase!
Came by Ornette by way of one of the figures that laid the foundation for noise (the reach is indeed far and wide), as well as Ayler. Imagine my shock when music I thought of as cutting edge and laying a new path forward was "Naw man. You are just 20 years late to the party". Looking forward to hearing how we got here.
I love Ornette. I hope this great film serves as an introduction to those who may not know him.
I hope so too, and your comment may push someone in that direction.
I got to shake hands with Ornette at a concert he played in Hartford Connecticut in the early 1980s. A very nice and gentle soul.
Indeed. You can hear it in his voice.
Thanks for the sound samples from 1958 and '59. I was introduced to Ornette as one of the iconic figures in jazz, but never exposed to much material. I loved the piano quintet, and the way Cherry and Coleman blew in tandem, unison as well as harmony. Also found the pieces more consciously melodic than expected. The example here with Metheny was indeed impressive. Thanks for this respectful presentation. Seeing Mr. Ornette speak with such humble manner was gratifying.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. I'm glad that you found the video gratifying. Ornette, as much as he stretched boundaries, was lyrical at the core.
Charlie Haden's input was integral to this video portrait. Those firsthand recollections brought the narrative home. (And Higgins was perfect in his role.)
For me-He is first an foremost a great Texas Blues player who played the blues for a living for the people who were blues people who danced to "Jazz". After that he added his personal understanding of all musical sources. He always had sidemen that knew that rhythm and dance time were the backbone of this music. This is one of your best Chase!
Thanks for that. With practice comes improvement, one hopes.
So cool!!
Glad you think so!
Came by Ornette by way of one of the figures that laid the foundation for noise (the reach is indeed far and wide), as well as Ayler.
Imagine my shock when music I thought of as cutting edge and laying a new path forward was "Naw man. You are just 20 years late to the party".
Looking forward to hearing how we got here.
It's always good to know how we got here.
Who were the two critics reviewing "Free Jazz"? The section you played swings like crazy!
Pete Welding (five stars) and John A. Tynan (no stars)
I’m about to fall into a rabbit hole of jazz😂
There are worse fates!
Enjoy!
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Speaking from the heart, you are.
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