The Shape Of Jazz To Come Orchestra Concert
Sometimes the music world gets hit with such force that it causes that world to shift. In Jazz it was Louis Armstrong and then Charlie Parker and then Ornette Coleman. In 1959 with the release of The Shape Of Jazz To Come, its free expression was revolutionary. Now a completely new reimagining of this momentous work has taken place. The Shape Of Jazz To Come Orchestra Concert. The 6 songs from the album have been arranged by 6 different composers for Orchestra and Improvising ensemble.
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC MAY 2022
ORNETTE COLEMAN
THE SHAPE OF JAZZ TO COME ORCHESTRA CONCERT
DENARDO COLEMAN
BANG ON A CAN ORCHESTRA
ORNETTE EXPRESSIONS
AWADAGIN PRATT Conductor
Ornette Coleman’s 1959 revolutionary album The Shape Of Jazz To Come reimagined by 6 composers for Orchestra and Improvisors
Ornette Expressions
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Jason Moran
Tony Falanga
Wallace Roney Jr
Lee Odom
Special guest
James Blood Ulmer
Composers
Nicole Mitchell
Pamela Z
Carman Moore
David Sanford
Nick Dunston
Craig Harris
Bang On A Can presents
Brooklyn Academy of Music 2022
The Shape OF Jazz To Come Orchestra Trailer
Denardo Coleman
Ornette Expressions
Bang On A Can Orchestra
Awadagin Pratt conductor
In 1959 Ornette Coleman turned the Jazz world on its head with the release of The Shape Of Jazz To Come. Reverberations of its freedom have been felt throughout all genres ever since. 6 Composers were commissioned to reimagine the 6 songs on the album for Orchestra and Improvisors.
Concert Composers: Nicole Mitchell, Pamela Z, Carman Moore, David Sanford, Nick Dunston, Craig Harris
Ornette Expressions Special guest: James “Blood” Ulmer guitar, Lee Odom alto sax, Wallace Roney Jr. trumpet, Jason Moran piano, Tony Falanga contrabass, Jamaaladeen Tacuma electric bass