Joe Harriott -Free Form - Vinyl Maxi Grooves.land/Playthek

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1. FORMATION
2. CODA
3. ABSTRACT
4. IMPRESSION
5. PARALLEL
6. STRAIGHT LINES
7. CALYPSO SKETCHES
8. TEMPO

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The West Indian-born alto saxophonist Joe Harriott was one of the most convincing boppers outside of the USA, though by the end of the 1950s he was exploring freer musical pastures, and the quintet with which he undertook the exploration was an outgrowth of the hard bop band with which he'd made a name on the British scene. Often in the past the group's music, in which trumpet and flugelhorn player Shake Keane figured alongside Harriott in the front line, has been compared with that of the early Ornette Coleman quartets, but here it's far more interactive, a fact borne out most obviously by the lack of soloists. Here on Free Form (1961) is where the rhythm of that indigenously West Indian form is extraordinarily maintained in the midst of characteristic group exchanges. - CLEAR VINYL

Vinyl LP pressing.

Recorded in London, England, November 23 & 30, 1960. Limited edition 500 copies.

"Free Form (numbered Edition) (clear Vinyl)" is a special release of Joe Harriott's groundbreaking album, available as a limited numbered edition on clear vinyl in the sought-after "Vinyl Maxi" format. Originally released in 1960, "Free Form" stands as one of the most innovative jazz albums from Britain, showcasing Harriott?s pioneering approach to free-form jazz and improvisation. This reissue by Destination Moon offers audiophiles and collectors an opportunity to experience this classic with enhanced clarity and visual appeal. Joe Harriott was a Jamaican-born alto saxophonist who became a central figure in British modern jazz during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Renowned for his adventurous spirit, he broke new ground with albums like "Abstract," earning international acclaim for blending Caribbean influences with avant-garde techniques. Destination Moon is known for its high-quality reissues of iconic jazz records, focusing on superior sound fidelity and collectible packaging that appeals to discerning music lovers.

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DMOO052

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