Birthdate: March 9, 1930
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Fort Worth
Died: June 11, 2015
Ornette Coleman was a pioneering American jazz musician renowned for creating the free jazz genre. His inventive improvisation and ensemble techniques defied conventional jazz standards, prioritizing innovation and exploration over traditional harmony and rhythm constraints. Coleman made a name for himself through performances at the Five Spot jazz club in New York City and groundbreaking albums like The Shape of Jazz to Come. Throughout his career, he broke new ground with symphonic works, partnerships with his son Denardo, and his work in harmolodic music, receiving prestigious awards such as the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
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