“After I found out that I was playing music and that I'd have to learn how to read and write music, I started doing that about two years later. Finally, I said, "Oh, that means what I really want to do is to be a composer." But when I was coming up in Texas, there was segregation. There was no schools to go to. I taught myself how to read and how to start writing.”
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Ornette Coleman
Ornette Coleman, born on March 9, 1930 and died on June 11, 2015, was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer. Known for his revolutionary approach to jazz and contributions to the genre, Coleman is celebrated as one of the pioneers of free jazz. His musical career spanned over five decades, profoundly impacting the development of jazz music. more
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