ORNETTE COLEMAN Ornette On Tenor 1966 UK ATLANTIC *STEREO* MINT
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Dec 31, 2021
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ORNETTE COLEMAN Ornette On Tenor 1966 UK ATLANTIC *STEREO* MINT
ORNETTE COLEMANOrnette On Tenor
1966 UK Atlantic (588 121) *STEREO* (the first UK pressing of his 1962 US Atlantic LP)
LOVELY COPY WHICH HAS POSSIBLY NEVER BEEN PLAYED AND DELIVERS STUNNING SOUND
PRESSED WITH THE RED/PLUM ATLANTIC LABELS
MATRIX: 588 121 A//1 ? 420 11 2 / 588 121 B//1 ? 420 11 1
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN A FRONT LAMINATED COVER “Printed and made by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd., London W11. Patent Pending”
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE WITH BRITISH PATENT NUMBERS AND "MADE IN ENGLAND" PRINTED IN BLUE
It's an understatement to say that Ornette Coleman's stint with Atlantic altered the jazz world forever, and Ornette on Tenor was the last of his six LPs (not counting outtakes compilations) for the label, wrapping up one of the most controversial and free-thinking series of recordings in jazz history. Actually, it's probably his least stunning Atlantic, not quite as revolutionary or memorable as many of its predecessors, but still far ahead of its time. Coleman hadn't played much tenor since a group of Louisiana thugs beat him and destroyed his instrument, but he hadn't lost his affection for the tenor's soulful, expressive honk and the ease with which people connected with it. That rationale might suggest a more musically accessible session, but that isn't the case. Ornette on Tenor is just as challenging and harmonically advanced as any of his previous Atlantics. In fact, it's arguably more so, since there aren't really any memorable themes to return to. That means there are fewer opportunities for Coleman and Don Cherry to interact and harmonise, which puts the focus mainly on Coleman's return to tenor playing. And, actually, it isn't tremendously different from his alto playing. There are a few traces of Coleman's early Texas gutbucket R&B days, plus a few spots where he explores a breathier tone, but for the most part his spiralling solo lines are very similar to his other Atlantic albums, and his upper-register sound is often a dead ringer for his plaintive alto cries. With Coleman ostensibly exploring new territory, it's hard not to be a little disappointed that Ornette on Tenor doesn't have the boundary-shattering impact of his previous work -- but then again, it's probably asking too much to expect a revolution every time out
SIDE ONE:
Cross Breeding (11:17)
Mapa (9:07)
SIDE TWO:
Enfant (6:27)
Eos (6:36)
Ecars (7:38)
LABELS: MINT
An immaculate set of labels.
No spindle traces or any sign the record has been played
VINYL Visual: MINT
Both surfaces are unmarked and shine like new
VINYL Audio: MINT
Plays perfectly throughout with nothing to fault. No clicks, ticks or pops and beautifully clean SLEEVE: EXCELLENT
Nice deep gloss to the front laminate with just a little storage rub, a beautifully clean back and sharp edges although the text on the very thin spine is worn
*THE FADING TO THE TEXT ON THE BACK OF THE COVER IS FROM MY CAMERA AND NOT PRESENT IN REAL LIFE
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Tracked)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £25.00 (International Tracked)
DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any 1292 (GS 8.3.6 (1292))
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