A tribute to Blackwell

Artist Old and New Dreams
Format:Vinyl / 12" Album
Label:Eargong Records
Catalogue No:BS120113V
Barcode:8056099005718
Genre:Jazz
No of Discs:1

This was Old and New Dreams, a legendary quartet and possibly one the most important lineups in the post-Ornette Coleman continuum! Recorded live in Atlanta in 1987 and first released in 1990, their second Black Saint release stands as the group final statement. A high-quality recording capturing an outstanding performance as homage to Ed Blackwell, one of the greatest drummers in the history of jazz. A strong and sensitive musician who managed to integrate the New Orleans rhythm tradition with the propulsive drive of free jazz. This was an amazing concert based on a great setlist including three Coleman’s originals “Happy House,” “Law Years,” and “Street Woman,” plus Blackwell’s “Togo” and Dewey Redman’s “Dewey’s Tune.