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Free Jazz
bbqrocks:
So, do any of you guys like free jazz? You've mentioned it a couple of times, but normally in a derogatory state of speech.
But do you any of you actual like it? I've been starting to get into it a bit recently and I have checked out some stuff by Cecil Taylor, Anthony Braxton, Peter Brotzmann, and Albert Ayler. I am about to check out Eric Dolphy, Ornette Coleman, and John Coltrane. Anyone else you guys recommend?
Joseph:
Ornette Coleman is the man to trust here. Start with The Shape Of Jazz To Come, then, when you've digested that, move on to Free Jazz, though you may want to spend time with his other records a bit first. Free Jazz is difficult at first, and takes a number of listens to make sense of. But it is a tremendous album.
Sun Ra, as Tommy mentioned, is another great place to go. My starting point with him was Space Is The Place.
What was your jazz background like before this?
KickThatBathProf:
Seconding Ornette Coleman and Sun Ra. I would also recommend Bill Dixon and Archie Shepp from that time period.
If you're looking for new stuff, I would definitely listen to John Zorn.
Also, Ken Vandermark and William Parker
KharBevNor:
--- Quote from: bbqrocks on 20 Feb 2008, 15:51 ---You've mentioned it a couple of times, but normally in a derogatory state of speech.
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Forum is not entity!
michaelicious:
Maybe he means the collective you. Maybe he is French.
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