New York Is Now! New York Is Now! __notoc__ New York Is Now! is an album by the American jazz saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman released on the Blue Note label in 1968. The album sees Coleman accompanied by John Coltrane's former rhythm section, drummer Elvin Jones and bassist Jimmy Garrison, and by tenor sax player Dewey Redman. Vocals are provided by Mel Fuhrman. It was recorded at A&R Studios, New York City in two sessions, on April 29 (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6), and May 7 (tracks 3 & 5), 1968. Phil Freeman noted "The interplay between the two saxophonists was fierce,
The Poor of New York 1840 and 1855 to 1837 and 1857 so as to coincide with the financial crises of New York City. He also shifted the emotional focus to better align with American ideals, “by simplifying the lengthy, tear-stained narration of "Les Pauvres de Paris" and making the characters more vivid and amusing, the Anglo-Irish dramatist not only found the proper rhythms for a melodrama about fast-paced New York, but he also established what were to be the outstanding virtues of American melodramatic playwriting: speed and precision of tempo, and attention to comic detail.” "The Poor of New York" opened December 8, 1857