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Ornette Coleman
The saxophonist Ornette Coleman has been re-writing the rules of jazz for the past five decades. Known for being at the forefront of the free jazz movement, his work has influenced artists across musical genres. He's just released his first new recording in ten years, Sound Grammar. He's live in the studio.
Ornette Coleman's "SoundGrammar" at Amazon.com
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