Jazz Articles about Jamie Breiwick

Jamie Breiwick: Awake: The Music of Don Cherry

by Mark Sullivan
December 9, 2019

Trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Don Cherry is best known for his long association with composer/saxophonist Ornette Coleman. But he also had a diverse career as a bandleader and composer in his own right, and was especially prominent in the fusion of jazz and world music. Wisconsin-based trumpeter Jamie Breiwick mostly draws from Cherry's solo repertoire for this set--with the addition of one Coleman composition--also using the pocket trumpet (which Cherry often played) on some tracks. Capturing Cherry's spirit requires ...