Free Jazz

Description

Free Jazz is characterized by its improvisational nature, eschewing traditional structures and harmonies in favor of spontaneous, expressive playing. It often features atonal melodies, unconventional rhythms, and an emphasis on individual expression.

History

Free Jazz emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s as a reaction against the constraints of bebop and hard bop. It was pioneered by musicians like Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane, who sought to explore new forms of expression and break away from the established norms of jazz. This genre was part of a broader movement in the arts that emphasized freedom and experimentation.