Freedom & Unity
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Clifford Thornton's free jazz ensemble from 2001 represents a bold, fearless approach to improvisation grounded in the Black avant-garde tradition. Thornton leads a group of skilled improvisers through compositions that balance structure and complete freedom. The sound is unflinching—horns cry out, rhythms splinter and reform, and the overall effect is electric and emotionally urgent. This isn't pretty music; it's honest, sometimes abrasive, always searching. Recommended for listeners already comfortable with Ornette Coleman, Albert Ayler, or Sun Ra's more experimental work. This document preserves an important moment in free jazz's ongoing vitality.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Free Jazz |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | NM copy all around. |
| Label | Atavistic |
| Year | 2001 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Free Huey 13:09
2. 15th Floor 8:51
3. Miss Oula 4:48
4. Kevin (The Theme) 0:22
5. Exosphere 10:07
6. Uhuru 8:31
7. O.C.T. 4:38
8. The Wake (Complete Version) 14:18
9. Babe's Dilemma 5:08
10. O.C.T. (Alternate Take) 4:25
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