British saxophonist Ronnie Ross had just locked down his now iconic baritone solo on Lou Reed's soon-to-be overplayed rock classic, "Walk On the Wild Side" when co-producer David Bowie snook up behind Reed and whispered excitedly " …

… Muhammad launched their ambitious Jazz Is Dead project. Initially … Black Jazz recording artists Doug and Jean Carn, saxophonist Gary … Jazz bassist Henry Franklin (who has played with Ayers, Ornette Coleman, … paying tribute to spiritual jazz giant Alice Coltrane …

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… Shape of Jazz to Come – Ornette Coleman (1959) This revolutionary album introduced Ornette Coleman’s … .” The collaboration between American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist … the most formidable tenor saxophonists in jazz. His robust tone and …

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