Old And New Dreams
A Tribute To Blackwell
Dewey Redman - tenor sax, musette, Don Cherry - pocket trumpet, Charlie Haden double bass, Ed Blackwell - drums. This was Old And New Dreams, a legendary quartet and possibly one the most important line-up in the post-Ornette Coleman continuum! Recorded Live in Atlanta in 1987 and first released in 1990, their second Black Saint release stands as the group final statement. A high-quality recording capturing an outstanding performance as homage to Ed Blackwell, one of the greatest drummers in the history of jazz. A strong and sensitive musician who managed to integrate the New Orleans rhythm tradition with the propulsive drive of free jazz. This was an amazing concert based on a great setlist including three Coleman's originals 'Happy House,' 'Law Years' and 'Street Woman,' plus Blackwell's 'Togo' and Redman's 'Dewey's Tune.'