Ornette Coleman - New York Is Now (1968) 

New York is now – a pretty bold statement from saxophonist Ornette Coleman, but one that definitely shows his shift in role – from a major force on the LA underground of the early 60s, to an artist who was helping pave the way for a huge wave of growth on the New York downtown scene in years to come!

Ornette's at his most late 60s unbridled here – freer than before, and working with a lineup that includes Jimmy Garrison on bass and Elvin Jones on drums – still no piano at all – plus great work from Dewey Redman on tenor, who really burst into new prominence with this album.

PERSONNEL:

• Ornette Coleman - (alto sax, trumpet)
• Dewey Redman - (tenor sax)
• Jimmy Garrison - (bass)
• Elvin Jones - (drums)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Toy Dance
• A2. Round Trip
• A3. Broadway Blues

• SIDE B
• B1. The Garden Of Souls
• B2. We Now Interrupt For A Commercial