Remembering Ornette Coleman Today on the 11th Anniversary of His Passing (June 11, 2015)

June 11, 2026 Albumism Staff

Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Ornette Coleman’s musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from his career below!

Born: March 9, 1930
Died: June 11, 2015
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