Something Else!!! 180g Vinyl LP

Jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman, a crucial and innovative figure in jazz, transformed the genre and modern music. In the late 1950s, unknown in the L.A. jazz scene, Coleman found a chance at Contemporary Records. Label founder Lester Koenig was drawn to his melodic sense and unorthodox phrasing. His first two albums, 1958's 'Something Else!!!! The Music of Ornette Coleman' and 1959's 'Tomorrow Is the Question! The New Music of Ornette Coleman', introduced an artist with a unique sound, despite his Texas blues roots. Coleman expanded jazz's rhythmic and harmonic boundaries and represented African - American musical innovation. Born and raised in Ft. Worth, the Texas blues influenced his sound. After his Contemporary albums, he went to New York and revolutionized the jazz scene, with Koenig first showing his new rhythm and harmony approach. This 1958 debut by the Ornette Coleman Quintet, featuring Coleman on his white plastic alto, Don Cherry on trumpet, Billy Higgins on drums, Walter Norris on piano, and Don Payne on bass, shocked the jazz world. It challenged the hard - bop era's use of the blues. Coleman focused on pitch rather than 'being in tune'. His use of pitch made his compositions free - flowing, as seen in 'Invisible'. He revitalized the blues in jazz, refurbishing its framework and keeping its folk - like feel. He revisited different bar - length blues forms. 'Something Else!' swings, just like a talented and emotional performance since Bill Evans' debut.

To enjoy this 180 - gram vinyl LP, first, make sure your turntable is clean and in good working condition. Gently place the record on the turntable, aligning it properly. Use the tonearm to carefully lower the needle onto the starting groove. Sit back and let the unique sounds of Ornette Coleman fill the room. When handling the record, always hold it by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches. After each use, return the record to its sleeve to protect it from dust and damage. Store the record vertically in a cool, dry place to prevent warping. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.