Coleman, Ornette

Ornette Coleman: For His Birthday, Memories from Jim Eigo (+Bonus)

(Paying Subscribers, at the bottom you’ll find the earliest audio interview with Ornette, from March 1960—it’s very short, but fun to hear.) From Lewis…

Mar 9 •

Ornette Coleman: My Memories of Him, 2—A Day at Brandeis University, 1985

In the previous essay (see the Index), I told you about the first time I met Ornette Coleman, when I was a student at the University of Rochester in the…

Nov 19, 2023 •

Ornette Coleman: My Memories of Him, 1—University of Rochester, 1970

I once heard Denardo, Ornette Coleman’s drummer son, say that his father made everybody feel like they were a close friend of his. So I suppose I was…

Nov 14, 2023 •

Eric Dolphy: An Unknown 1963 Audio Interview about Ornette and more

Alan Saul hosts the most extensive site about Eric Dolphy, including listings of all of his recordings and filmed or televised appearances, many audio…

May 24, 2023 •

Letter of Recommendation for Ornette Coleman to Mobilization for Youth, + Bonus

(Paying subscribers, scroll down as usual for your bonus.) I knew and loved Ornette Coleman. He was, in addition to being one of the most influential…

Feb 9, 2023 •

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