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Impressions of Lonely Woman by Ornette Coleman, Bulbs by Cecil Taylor and Ghosts by Albert Ayler
Instructions:
As you listen to Lonely Woman by Ornette Coleman, Bulbs by Cecil Taylor and Ghosts by Albert Ayler, write down your impressions. Describe what you are hearing. What instruments are playing and how do they sound? Use your own words. Musical jargon is not necessary. How does this music make you feel? In your estimation, what is the skill level of the performers. Does this music sound as if it has a plan? Do the instruments and parts fit together?
Describe how the character of any or all of these recordings might have been a reflection of the struggle for equal rights for African-Americans in the 1960s.
Finally, tell the reader if you liked or disliked these pieces and why. Be honest. Use your Team's Discussion Forum to share your research paper with your Team members.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.