Best 100 harmolodic releases

Harmolodic music is a style of jazz music that was developed by the American saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman in the 1970s. The term "harmolodic" was coined by Coleman himself and refers to his approach to harmony, melody, and rhythm, which emphasizes the equal importance of all three elements.

In harmolodic music, each musician is encouraged to play freely and improvisationally within a group, without strict adherence to a predetermined chord progression or tempo. Instead, the focus is on creating a collective sound and a sense of group interplay through spontaneous, organic musical conversation. The result is often a highly dynamic and experimental sound, with an emphasis on texture, color, and expressive intensity.