Virgin Beauty (1988)

About this title: 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. Scott Yanow, All ... read more

Tracks:

1. 3 Wishes [Coleman]
2. Bourgeois Boogie [Coleman]
3. Happy Hour [Coleman]
4. Virgin Beauty [Coleman]
5. Healing the Feeling [Coleman]
6. Singing in the Shower [Coleman]
7. Desert Players [Coleman]
8. Honeymooners [Coleman]
9. Chanting [Coleman]
10. Spelling the Alphabet [Coleman]
11. Unknown Artist [Coleman]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.