Sound Museum Three Women (1996)

About this title: In 1996, altoist Ornette Coleman simultaneously released a pair of 14-song CDs; 13 of his pieces are heard in different versions on both releases. Joined by a particularly stimulating rhythm section (pianist Geri Allen, bassist Charnett Moffett and drummer Denardo Coleman), Coleman (who also contributes some trumpet and violin) is in superior form throughout the performances. On "Don't You Know By Now" (the one tune that is only heard on this CD), Lauren Kinhan and Chris Walker take passionate vocals. Otherwise, this is an excellent showcase for Ornette's searching and emotional (yet melodic) ... read more

Tracks:

1. Sound Museum [Coleman]
2. Monsieur Allard [Coleman]
3. City Living [Coleman]
4. What a Reason [Coleman]
5. Home Grown [Coleman]
6. Stopwatch [Coleman]
7. Don't You Know by Now [Coleman]
8. P.P. (Picolo Pesos) [Coleman]
9. Women of the Veil [Coleman]
10. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow [Coleman]
11. Biosphere [Coleman]
12. European Echoes [Coleman]
13. Mob Job [Coleman]
14. Macho Woman [Coleman]

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