Ornette Coleman – Change Of The Century

Ornette Coleman – Change of the Century (1960) is a bold, boundary-pushing album that solidified Coleman's free jazz revolution. Featuring his classic quartet with Don Cherry on cornet, Charlie Haden on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums, the album is full of raw energy and melodic invention. Tracks like Ramblin’ and Free highlight Coleman’s fluid phrasing and instinctive interplay, abandoning chordal instruments to let melody and rhythm lead the way. The music is adventurous yet deeply expressive, making this a landmark recording in jazz history—challenging, exhilarating, and essential for fans of avant-garde jazz.