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Ornette Coleman is one of jazz's most controversial musicians. Jazz listeners could not decide weather to like his music or even weather or not to call it jazz.
Because of its expressive, free sound, Ornette's music became known as " free jazz" ,for many people Ornette's music is inharmonious.For Wesley his sound is the most unique and timeless music there is.
This painting is supposed to show that despite the often tense and impulsive way that he plays, Ornette still manages to be beautiful and classy. This portrait is painted with care and precision to suggest just that. Also the striking variation Ornette's music has is expressed here with stark contrast as Ornette is on stage under spotlight.
