Ornette Coleman Blends the Old and New
The free jazz saxophonist's new album features both his original 1950s-era quartet and his more recent electric ensemble, Prime Time. Jazz critic Francis Davis is occasionally frustrated by the production, but nonetheless says the record is one of the most significant releases of the year.
Other segments from the episode on July 20, 1987
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 20, 1987: Interview with John Zorn; Review of Ornette Coleman's album "In All Languages"; Interview with John Harrison and Rosemary Harrison; Review of the television…
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