This CD is often quite exciting, if a bit messy. Ornette Coleman (on
alto, trumpet and violin) is heard with his "double quartet"
Prime Time, which at the time was comprised of guitarists Bern Nix and
Charlie Ellerbee, electric bassists Al MacDowell and Chris Walker, and
drummers Denardo Coleman (who also plays some keyboards) and Calvin Weston.
As if the ensembles are not dense and overcrowded enough, Jerry Garcia
sits in on third guitar on three of the 11 Coleman originals. The music
is frequently exciting, but will take several listens to absorb. Worth
investigating.
(by Scott Yanow , AMG) |