Closeness Duets

by Charlie Haden

Overview

In 1976, bassist Charlie Haden recorded eight duets with musicians whom he admired; the results were originally released on two Horizon LPs as Closeness. In 1988, A&M reissued all of the music on a pair of CDs, titled "Closeness" Duets. For this release, Haden is teamed with pianist Keith Jarrett, plays a memorable "O.C." with altoist Ornette Coleman, interprets a moody piece with harpist Alice Coltrane, and performs the highly political "For a Free Portugal" (which also utilizes excerpts from a record of Angolan music) with percussionist Paul Motian. Recommended, particularly due to the Ornette and Jarrett collaborations. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/19/2022
Label:	A&M / Universal
UPC:	4988031517956
Rank:	78071

Tracks

1. For a Free Portugal
2. Turiyasatgitananda
3. Ellen David
4. O. C.

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Charlie Haden   Primary Artist,Bass
Keith Jarrett   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
Ornette Coleman   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
Paul Motian   Guest Artist
Alice Coltrane   Guest Artist,Harp

Technical Credits

Charlie Haden   Composer