ORNETTE COLEMAN / New York is Now !

New York Is Now! is an album by the American jazz saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman released on the Blue Note label in 1968. The album sees Coleman accompanied by John Coltrane’s former rhythm section, drummer Elvin Jones and bassist Jimmy Garrison, and by tenor sax player Dewey Redman. Vocals are provided by Mel Fuhrman. It was recorded at A&R Studios, New York City.

Newly-remastered for vinyl as part of an overall Blue Note 75th anniversary vinyl reissue campaign spearheaded by current Blue Note Records President, Don Was.

Ornette Coleman is an American saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, and composer. He was one of the major innovators of the free jazz movement of the 1960s, having also invented the term “free jazz” by naming his album so. Coleman’s timbre is easily recognized: his keening, crying sound draws heavily on blues music. His album Sound Grammar received the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for music.

Features:
• Vinyl LP
• Remastered & reissued as part of the Blue Note 75th Anniversary campaign
• Includes special Blue Note 75 vinyl sleeve that features album cover art for 75 Blue Note Titles
• First run pressings to include Blue Note 75th logo on back of package

Musicians:
Ornette Coleman, alto saxophone, trumpet, violin
Dewey Redman, tenor saxophone
Jimmy Garrison, bass
Elvin Jones, drums

Selections:
1. Toy Dance
2. Round Trip
3. Broadway Blues
4. The Garden Of Souls
5. We Now Interrupt For A Commercial