The Complete Science Fiction Sessions

by Ornette Coleman

The Complete Science Fiction Sessions cover art

Combines the legendary saxophonist's brilliantly frenetic 1971 album 'Science Fiction' with the outtakes subsequently released as 'Broken Shadows'. The recordings feature an expanded ensemble, occasionally incorporating powerful vocal performances from Asha Puthli and Fontella Bass, pushing his harmolodic theories into an aggressive, deeply intense free jazz realm. The reissue underscores the sheer, boundless creativity of his Columbia Records tenure.

Genres

  • Free Jazz

Tracklist

  1. What Reason Could I Give
  2. Civilization Day
  3. Street Woman
  4. Science Fiction
  5. Rock the Clock
  6. All My Life
  7. Law Years
  8. The Jungle Is a Skyscraper
  9. School Work
  10. Country Town Blues
  11. Street Woman - Alternate Take
  12. Civilization Day - alt. mix
  13. Happy House
  14. Elizabeth
  15. Written Word - Previously Unreleased
  16. Broken Shadows
  17. Rubber Gloves
  18. Good Girl Blues
  19. Is It Forever