In documentary Fire Music, the hostile reaction that met the unusual genre soon turns into deep appreciation and a lasting influence
Photograph: Photo credit: Lee Tanner. Image courtesy of Submarine DeluxePhotograph: Photo credit: Lee Tanner. Image courtesy of Submarine Deluxefirst heard the music of Eric Dolphy, a key figure in the free jazz movement, he described it as “ridiculous”, “sad” and just plain “bad”. Upon encountering the early sounds of free jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman, Thelonius Monk said “there’s nothing beautiful in what he’s playing. He’s just playing loud and slurring the notes. Anybody can do that.
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