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Change Of The Century

Ornette Coleman

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Format: LP

Cat No: VNL22697

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Format Details: Special Edition Yellow Vinyl /

Release Date:  25 July 2025

Label:  Ermitage

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  3770024956979

Genres:  Jazz  Avant-garde  

  • Description

    "Change of the Century" is the second album recorded by Ornette Coleman's quartet featuring Don Cherry on trumpet, Charlie Haden on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums and is considered one of the essential recordings of the avant-garde jazz movement. Ornette Coleman was a revolutionary figure in jazz, known for his innovative approach to improvisation and composition. He pioneered the "free jazz" movement, which broke away from traditional jazz structures and harmonic conventions. His music often emphasized collective improvisation and thematic development over chord changes. The album's title reflects the spirit of innovation and change that Coleman brought to the jazz world with a significant departure from the bebop and hard bop styles dominant at the time, paving the way for new directions in jazz expression. "Change of the Century" remains a timeless and influential recording that continues to inspire musicians across genres and stands as a testament to Ornette Coleman's Visionary approach to jazz: an essential listening for anyone interested in exploring the outer reaches of improvisation and creativity in jazz.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Ramblin'
      • 2. Free
      • 3. The Face of the Bass

      Side 2

      • 1. Forerunner
      • 2. Bird Food
      • 3. Una Muy Bonita
      • 4. Change of the Century