LP art series:artist: Ornette Colemanwork: Science FictionDue to Coleman`s recent cancellation from a widely expected concert in Tokyo, there may be fear for his health so let`s hope for the best.  Coleman is already a fiery figure for creating a huge body of work in the jazz avant garde and this one LP was a huge step beyond by creating songs that were not the usual dose of the jazz idiom, instead taking a mix of songs and fast improv with the theme of `science fiction,` Coleman created a classic. This is one of the most outstanding works in his history, more so cause it was never repeated. The cover speaks volumes of the state of mind during this time.
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artist: Ornette Coleman
work: Science Fiction

Due to Coleman`s recent cancellation from a widely expected concert in Tokyo, there may be fear for his health so let`s hope for the best. 

Coleman is already a fiery figure for creating a huge body of work in the jazz avant garde and this one LP was a huge step beyond by creating songs that were not the usual dose of the jazz idiom, instead taking a mix of songs and fast improv with the theme of `science fiction,` Coleman created a classic. This is one of the most outstanding works in his history, more so cause it was never repeated. The cover speaks volumes of the state of mind during this time.

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