Album · 1959
The Shape of Jazz to Come
- Released
- October 1959
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- 1317
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 38:14
- Country
- US
“The Shape of Jazz to Come” is an album by Ornette Coleman, released in 1959 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 38:14. Jazz standards on the record include “Peace”. The line-up features Billy Higgins (drums (drum set)), Charlie Haden (double bass), Don Cherry (cornet) and Ornette Coleman (alto saxophone).
Who played on The Shape of Jazz to Come
- Billy Higgins drums (drum set) all tracks
- Charlie Haden double bass all tracks
- Don Cherry cornet all tracks
- Ornette Coleman alto saxophone all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Lonely Woman — Ornette Coleman 5:02
- A2 Eventually — Ornette Coleman 4:23
- A3 Peace standard — Ornette Coleman 9:05
- B1 Focus on Sanity — Ornette Coleman 6:52
- B2 Congeniality — Ornette Coleman 6:48
- B3 Chronology — Ornette Coleman 6:03
Production
- Dayton “Bones” Howe recording
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Shape of Jazz to Come?
The line-up of The Shape of Jazz to Come includes Billy Higgins (drums (drum set)), Charlie Haden (double bass), Don Cherry (cornet) and Ornette Coleman (alto saxophone).
Which label released The Shape of Jazz to Come?
The Shape of Jazz to Come was released in 1959 on Atlantic Records (1317).
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