Album · 1966
The Avant-Garde
- Released
- April 1966
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- 1451
- Tracklist
- 5 tracks
- Length
- 35:52
- Country
- US
“The Avant-Garde” is an album by John Coltrane & Don Cherry, released in 1966 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 35:52. Jazz standards on the record include “Bemsha Swing”. The line-up features Don Cherry (trumpet), Ed Blackwell (drums (drum set)), John Coltrane (tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone), Charlie Haden (double bass) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Who played on The Avant-Garde
- Don Cherry trumpet on 2 tracks
- Ed Blackwell drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
- John Coltrane tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone on 2 tracks
- Charlie Haden double bass on 1 track
- Percy Heath double bass on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Cherryco — Don Cherry 6:45
- A2 Focus on Sanity — Ornette Coleman 12:07
- B1 The Blessing — Ornette Coleman 7:50
- B2 The Invisible — Ornette Coleman 4:08
- B3 Bemsha Swing standard — Denzil Best, Thelonious Monk 5:02
Production
- Nesuhi Ertegun producer
More albums by John Coltrane & Don Cherry
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Avant-Garde?
The line-up of The Avant-Garde includes Don Cherry (trumpet), Ed Blackwell (drums (drum set)), John Coltrane (tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone), Charlie Haden (double bass) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Which label released The Avant-Garde?
The Avant-Garde was released in 1966 on Atlantic Records (1451).
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