Tuesday 20 May 2008

The Ornette Coleman Trio - At the Golden Circle, Stockholm, Vol 1

Blue Note CDP 7 84224 2. 1987 (1965)


with David Izenzon and Charles Moffett

Bought second hand in Replay, Bristol for £5, after it was withdrawn from the stock of Gloucester Library, or so the various stickers and stamps on the cover would imply.

Apart from the ride cymbal being a bit loud in the mix, this is an incredible recording. 

It's hard to believe most of this is improv, the way the bass and sax drag each other this way and that, but never lose track, the drums constantly holding everything just in check.

Erm, modal this, chromatic that, counterpoint, interplay etc.

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