description Sound Grammar – Ornette Coleman Overview
Ornette Coleman's *Sound Grammar* (2000) is a live jazz album documenting his collaborative improvisation with Dewey Friedlander and Jessica Hackman. The recording exemplifies Coleman’s pioneering approach to free-jazz, prioritizing spontaneous musical interaction and collective sonic development over traditional harmonic structures. It’s notable for its extended periods of unrestrained melodic exploration and offers a compelling listening experience for those interested in the evolution of jazz and the principles of free improvisation. This album is particularly relevant for jazz enthusiasts and students studying experimental music.
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Was Sound Grammar really recorded in 1972?
No. Sound Grammar was recorded live in Ludwigshafen, Germany on October 14, 2005 and released in 2006.
Who plays with Ornette Coleman on Sound Grammar?
The quartet is Ornette Coleman on alto saxophone, trumpet, and violin, Denardo Coleman on drums, Gregory Cohen on bass, and Tony Falanga on bass. The 2-bass setup gives the music both bowed and plucked low-end motion.
What major award did Sound Grammar win?
Sound Grammar won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Music. It was a rare Pulitzer win for a jazz recording released as a commercial album.
Does Sound Grammar include older Ornette Coleman tunes?
Yes. The album mixes newer material with reworked Coleman pieces, including Song X and Turnaround under related titles or arrangements.
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