Ornette Coleman & Prime Time Band: “Story Tellers” and “Latin Genetics”, live 1987
The world lost a pioneer in the music world yesterday as Ornette Coleman passed away at the age of 85. An innovator of the free jazz movement, the saxophonist was a major influence for a generation of musicians.
We’re remembering Coleman with a 1987 clip from the Stadtgarten in Cologne, Germany. Coleman’s band includes two bassists – Jamaaladeen Tacuma and Al MacDowell – who start the video off with a beautiful intro to “Story Tellers.” The group freely improvises on the song, swinging from beautiful melodies to cacophony and back before kicking into “Latin Genetics.”
Rest in peace, Ornette Coleman.
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
