Ornette Coleman Collapses During Bonnaroo Performance
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The great alto jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman collapsed from heat stroke during his performance Sunday (June 17) at the Bonnaroo fest in Manchester, Tenn., according to Billboard.In the midst of a song, Coleman, 77, collapsed on stage due to heat exhaustion, according to his publicist. Coleman was taken to the local Coffey County Hospital for treatment, and was released later that night. Coleman was awarded the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for music for his 2006 album, Sound Grammar, his first live recording in 20 years. The album features six new compositions and remakes of classics "Song X" and "Turnaround."He also received a lifetime achievement award at the Grammy Awards this year.Coleman is schedule to tour Europe this summer; his next concert is set for July 6 in Kongsberg, Norway.Billboard:http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003599954Spinner:http://www.spinner.com/2007/06/17/jazz-legend-ornette-coleman-collapses-at-bonnaroo/
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