Free Jazz Music

Cherry,Coleman&Lacy really are in tap here.the music has alot of Depth&Feeling all the way through.that's a Strong Musical Chemistry thing going on from start to finish.a must have.

This package is very misleading. There are no cuts of Lacy, Coleman, and Cherry playing TOGETHER. Many of the cuts can be found on Ornette's TOMORROW IS THE QUESTION or Steve Lacy's EVIDENCE (with Don Cherry). Guess I should have read the fine print about this "compilation" from the Czech Republic. I admire these musicians but am giving it one star to cause would-be buyers to take a closerlook before ordering this CD.

This is a great early Cherry recording with a unique be-bop flavor. Sound quality is excellent (you can even hear Charlie Haden uncharacteristically yelp "woo" in the background as Coleman begins his solo on Lonely Woman). This one has broad appeal and shouldn't disappoint hardcore fans of Cherry or Coleman or Lacy.

The early recordings with Ornette are classics of course. During this time, Cherry made an additional recording with Steve Lacy on several Monk and Ellington tunes. Sometimes the combination of tunes in collections such as these sound awkward and ill-conceived. Not so here. What they have assemble here works very well as a single set. Great music at a budget price.

Another Lee Oscar special it is not as good as his first album that was a classic this one is different I like his new direction it is good to hear the harmonica on any cd.

For those previously acquainted with Ornette Coleman, this collection of compositions is like visiting an old friend...for those first discovering the work, "Free" is a great place to start. Though adventurous, the compositions are accessible and interesting from the first listen. The agility and finesse of the players is astounding. As leader, Ornette Coleman shines with his playing and his compositions. Don Cherry is outstanding, especially his muted solo on "Una Muy Bonita." Charlie Haden is inside the music weaving, pulsing, and pushing his way along with Billy Higgins (check out "Ramblin'"). Higgins drumming would be a great cd all by itself. These musicians communicate on the deepest level and it is evident in the workings of this recording. A new discovery is made with each visit. I come back to this one again and again.