Name: Old and New Dreams
Brand: Don Cherry, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden, Ed Blackwell

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4505344

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Black

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Housed in Tip On Gatefold Sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-23

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Signed copies: No

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Proper

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602445053445

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Black LP

Artist

Don Cherry

Dewey Redman

Charlie Haden

Ed Blackwell

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Jazz

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ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

Charlie Haden was an American jazz double bassist, born on August 6, 1937 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away on July 11, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Haden was married to Ruth Cameron Haden and together they had four children: Josh Haden, Petra Haden, Tanya Haden, and Rachel Haden. Tanya is married to Jack Black.
Haden's music career spanned several decades and he made significant contributions to the jazz genre. His unique style and skill on the double bass set him apart as a highly respected musician. Throughout his career, he collaborated with renowned artists such as Carla Bley, Bobo Stenson Trio, Keith Jarrett Trio, Charles Lloyd, Charlie Haden Quartet West and many others.
Although no longer with us today, Charlie Haden's legacy lives on through his timeless music that continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Don Cherry was an American avant-garde jazz trumpeter, born on November 18, 1936 in Oklahoma City. He had a prolific career and is best known for his long association with Ornette Coleman. Cherry's musical influence extended beyond his own work, as he was the father of Jan Cherry, David Ornette Cherry, and Eagle-Eye Cherry, and stepfather to Neneh Cherry.
Cherry's innovative approach to trumpet playing helped shape the avant-garde/free jazz movement. His unique style combined elements of traditional jazz with experimental techniques, pushing the boundaries of the genre. Throughout his career, he collaborated with numerous renowned musicians and left a lasting impact on the world of jazz.
Despite his untimely death on October 19, 1995 in Malaga, Spain, Don Cherry's legacy continues to inspire aspiring musicians and jazz enthusiasts worldwide. His contributions to music will always be remembered and celebrated.

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Don Cherry, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden and Ed Blackwell came together to celebrate the work of mentor Ornette Coleman, but the repertoire of their Old and New Dreams quartet soon blossomed into a project of much wider scope, addressing also the musical experiences the players had made individually in their travels around the world.

As well as superlative versions of Ornette's "Lonely Woman" and "Open or Close" this highly influential album, now regard as a classic of new jazz, includes pieces by Cherry and Blackwell inspired by African music, Redman's enigmatic "Orbit of La-Ba", and Haden's impressionistic "Song for the Whales".

Recorded in Oslo in August 1979 and produced by Manfred Eicher, this vinyl reissue includes new liner notes providing historical context and background information.

Old and New Dreams

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