Comments from colleagues and disciples
Paul Bley, pianist
The word “genius” comes to mind with reference to Ornette Coleman-no question about it. He taught me how to play. Before Ornette, you could make a living playing in someone else’s style-I was playing Bud Powell and so forth. Ornette drew a line in the sand.
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