David, Moffett, and Ornette: The Ornette Coleman Trio
In Paris in the spring of 1966, Ornette Coleman, controversial Free Jazz composer, wrote and recorded the soundtrack for a Living Theatre project, a film entitled Who's crazy? This documentary short is a record of the two days Ornette spent in the studio making music with collaborators, virtuoso bass player David Izenson (formerly of the NBC Symphony Orchestra) and drummer Charles Moffett. Ornette plays alto, violin, trumpet and piano and introduces his haunting ballad "Sadness." When not performing, the artists discuss the precariousness of the musical life, the price of artistic freedom and personal fulfillment, and in the cases of Ornette and Moffett, the pain of discrimination.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1966 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Dick Fontaine |
| Runtime | 26 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.5/10 (2 votes) |
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David, Moffett, and Ornette: The Ornette Coleman Trio is an acquired taste at 3.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1966. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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