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Ornette Coleman
The essential Ornette Coleman records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1The Shape of Jazz to ComeOrnette ColemanStart here
The Shape of Jazz to Come
The album that announced free jazz, melodic yet liberated from chord changes. Revolutionary and surprisingly tuneful. A pivotal record.
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2Change of the CenturyOrnette ColemanEssential
Change of the Century
A bold free-jazz peak of melodic liberation. Inventive and acclaimed. A genre cornerstone.
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3Free Jazz: A Collective ImprovisationOrnette ColemanEssential
Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation
The double-quartet landmark that named free jazz. Radical and influential. A genre cornerstone.