Dancing in Your Head

by Ornette Coleman

Overview

Following the symphonic explorations of 1972's Skies of America, Ornette Coleman became fascinated with the music of Morocco. Dancing in Your Head is the chaotic result of that experimental period with the formation of Prime Time. "Theme From a Symphony" (Variation One and Two) is a 27-minute dervish whirlwind mixed with funk. This was the first opportunity listeners had to hear the two-guitar assault of Charles Ellerbee and Bern Nix. With its infectious danceable melody, Coleman fused these musics together in a unique unpredictable way that had not previously been attempted. "Midnight Sunrise" is a field recording with Ornette playing in Morocco alongside the Master Musicians of Jajouka during a religious ceremony. Music critic Robert Palmer, the first to expose Ornette to the music and culture of Morocco, plays clarinet. Unfortunately this fascinating piece clocks in at only 4:36, with an alternative take not on the original album, at 3:50 featuring Coleman and Palmer playing in an absolute frenzy. Dancing In Your Head sustained Ornette Coleman's role of controversial innovator. ~ Al Campbell

Product Details

Release Date:	12/02/2016
Label:	IMPORTS
UPC:	4988031186343
Rank:	49129

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ornette Coleman   Primary Artist,Percussion,Sax (Alto)
Bern Nix   Guest Artist,Guitar
Jamaaladeen Tacuma   Guest Artist,Bass
Ronald Shannon Jackson   Guest Artist,Percussion,Drums
The Master Musicians of Jajouka   Guest Artist,Reeds,Ghaita,Strings,Percussion,Featured Artist
Robert Palmer   Clarinet,Featured Artist
Rudy MacDaniel   Bass
Charles Ellerbee   Guitar

Technical Credits

Francis Mianny   Engineer
Ornette Coleman   Producer,Composer,Liner Notes,Recording Producer
Tom Greenwood   Producer,Research
Bryan Koniarz   Producer
Ben Young   Research
Peter Keepnews   Notes Editing
Jamie Krents   Producer,Research Assistant
Hollis King   Art Direction
Cynthia Sesso   Photo Research
John Wriggle   Producer,Research Assistant
Carlos Kase   Research,Producer
Sherniece Smith   Art Producer
Steve Goldstein   Engineer