Ornette Coleman dies aged 85

2015-06-11 by DrJohn | 16 Comments
Born on March 9, 1930, Randolph Denard Ornette Coleman was one of the most unique and innovative musicians of the 20th century. Showcasing a preference for the alto sax he pioneered the free & avant-garde jazz movement of the '60s. In 2012, his groundbreaking release The Shape of Jazz to Come was added by the Library of Congress to the National Recording Registry. He died on June 11, 2015, in Manhattan.


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Sevengill
June 12th 2015
13096 Comments


Just saw this. God damn, I just bought The Shape of Jazz last year.

joshuahuntkc
June 12th 2015
1888 Comments


RIP sad news

oltnabrick
June 12th 2015
40987 Comments


Free Jazz was the first jazz record i ever heard.

RIP

Veldin
June 12th 2015
5871 Comments


This is a damn shame. One of the best innovators and artists of all time. RIP

TheCrocodile
June 12th 2015
2925 Comments


RIP

dimsim3478
June 12th 2015
8987 Comments


damn, christopher lee and ornette coleman both announced within a day. RIP

BandNewbac
June 12th 2015
2462 Comments


Ah shit. lived a great life though

Gwyn.
June 12th 2015
17270 Comments


Rest in peace.

PappyMason
June 12th 2015
5702 Comments


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True legend.

JohnnyoftheWell
June 12th 2015
64287 Comments


RIP

wacknizzle
June 12th 2015
14555 Comments


Wow, RIP

owen
June 12th 2015
5146 Comments


woa fuck
rip

Ryus
June 12th 2015
37885 Comments


terrible news, he was truly one of the greats. rest in peace

JamieTwort
June 12th 2015
26988 Comments


RIP

Caractacus
June 13th 2015
7 Comments


RIP

A great inspiration, for sure.

henryChinaski
June 14th 2015
5192 Comments


RIP.



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