Don Cherry, Dewey Redman & Charlie Haden - Old And New Dreams (ECM Luminessence Series)

A landmark reissue from ECM’s Luminessence Series – this 2023 vinyl brings back the masterful 1979 session in pristine form.

This reissue celebrates the quartet of Don Cherry (trumpet), Dewey Redman (tenor sax & musette), Charlie Haden (bass), and Ed Blackwell (drums), all alumni of Ornette Coleman’s circle. They revisit Coleman classics like the heartfelt “Lonely Woman” and the evocative “Open or Close,” alongside Cherry’s world-traveling “Guinea,” Blackwell’s African-infused “Togo,” Redman’s stirring “Orbit of La‑Ba,” and Haden’s haunting “Song for the Whales.”

Pressed on high-quality vinyl and lovingly presented in a gatefold sleeve, this edition includes new liner notes by Steve Lake, enriched with historical context and production details from the Oslo (Talent Studio) sessions. The Luminessence lineage ensures superior sound fidelity and beautiful packaging.

Three decades on, this LP still pulses with innovation, passion, and the global musical dialogue that defined the quartet’s voice. It’s essential listening and a stunning piece of vinyl craftsmanship for lovers of jazz history and adventurous listening alike.