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  • The Revolutionary Sound of Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Iconoclast

    The Revolutionary Sound of Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Iconoclast

    Introduction: Ornette Coleman is regarded as one of jazz’s most inventive and influential figures. Coleman, who was born ninety-four years ago today, March 9, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas, transformed the genre with his distinctive approach to improvisation, harmony, and melody. His contributions to jazz have had a long-lasting impact, inspiring future generations of musicians…