| This CD is often quite exciting, if a bit messy. Ornette Coleman (on 
        alto, trumpet and violin) is heard with his "double quartet" 
        Prime Time, which at the time was comprised of guitarists Bern Nix and 
        Charlie Ellerbee, electric bassists Al MacDowell and Chris Walker, and 
        drummers Denardo Coleman (who also plays some keyboards) and Calvin Weston. 
        As if the ensembles are not dense and overcrowded enough, Jerry Garcia 
        sits in on third guitar on three of the 11 Coleman originals. The music 
        is frequently exciting, but will take several listens to absorb. Worth 
        investigating. (by Scott Yanow , AMG) |