Ornette Coleman

Coleman plays the alto saxophone with an immediately recognisable instinctual melodic style. As a composer of boundless creativity his shows are esteemed for the spontaneity of their group improvisations and idiosyncratic beauty. Currently playing with his son Denardo on drums and three bass players, he continues to reinvent his sound. The band provides the perfect milieu for Coleman's piercing and resonant sax.

The creator of what has been called "free jazz", Coleman belongs to that rare breed of musician whose influence extends far beyond the realm of their immediate discipline. has led and composed for a variety of ensembles, from duos to symphony orchestras, both electric and acoustic. Always privileging melody and emotion, he continues to have a powerful impact on how musicians play, improvise and compose.