Complete Communion
Don Cherry
1966Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette
Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Don Cherry
Born in Oklahoma City in 1936, Don Cherry rose to prominence in the 1950s as a free jazz trumpeter closely associated with Ornette Coleman. His work blends bebop with influences from Middle Eastern, African, and Indian music, spanning avant-garde and world fusion.
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About
Don Cherry, American jazz trumpeter blending free jazz with world sounds.
10 vinyl releases available, with key albums like "Mu" parts and "Music / Sangam" tracked in real-time prices.
Don Cherry was a leading figure in the evolution of free jazz and world fusion. Over three decades, he recorded both studio and live albums, often pushing the boundaries of jazz with spiritual and global elements. He spent years in New York, Paris, and Stockholm, collaborating with influential musicians such as Dewey Redman and Charlie Haden, and later formed the world jazz group Codona with percussionist Naná Vasconcelos and sitar player Colin Walcott. His discography includes a mix of original LP pressings and reissues, with a marked preference for the pocket trumpet and a vocal approach to playing.
Today, his vinyl catalog includes notable releases on labels like Blue Note, BYG Records, and ECM, often sought after by collectors and audiophiles interested in free jazz and world…
Discography
Don Cherry discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Symphony for Improvisers
Don Cherry
1966Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette
Togetherness
Don Cherry
1966Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette
Eternal Rhythm
Don Cherry
1969Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette
Where Is Brooklyn?
Don Cherry
1969Studio
- Vinyl 3
- CD 3
- Cassette
Mu (First and Second Parts)
Don Cherry
1971Compilation
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette
Organic Music Society
Don Cherry
1972Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette
Blue Lake
Don Cherry
1974Live
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette
Eternal Now
Don Cherry
1974Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD
- Cassette
Live in Ankara
Don Cherry
1978Live
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Multikulti
Don Cherry
1990Studio
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Live at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, 1986
Don Cherry
2002Live
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Movement Incorporated
Don Cherry
2005Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Live at Café Montmartre 1966
Don Cherry
2007Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Live at Café Montmartre 1966 Volume Two
Don Cherry
2008Live
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Live at Café Montmartre 1966 Volume Three
Don Cherry
2009Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Live in Stockholm
Don Cherry
2013Live
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Modern Art: Stockholm 1977
Don Cherry
2014Live
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette
Om Shanti Om
Don Cherry
2020Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Sunrise - Live In Ypsilanti 1977 With Collin Walcott & Leon Thomas
Don Cherry
1977RadioUnofficial radio recording
- Vinyl 1
- CD
- Cassette
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Signature songs
- 01
Brown Rice - 02Band of Gold
- 03Degi-Degi
- 04Malkauns
- 05Utopia and Visions
- 06Chenrezig
- 07Universal Mother
- 08Benoego
Essentials
3 Don Cherry albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
- #1 · 1969
A seminal free jazz album featuring spiritual jazz elements and original French BYG Records pressing tracked with prices around €36–56.
6 tracksSpiritual and free jazzOriginal BYG France pressingReleased 1969 
#2 · 1970Continuation of the innovative "Mu" sessions combining free jazz styles, with original BYG France pressing available and prices from €25 to €43.
7 tracksFree jazz genreOriginal BYG France pressingReleased 1970
#3 · 1982A world fusion and jazz record released on Europa Records with multiple vinyl versions available, prices ranging from €19 up to €65 for original pressings.
8 tracksJazz and world fusionMultiple vinyl pressingsReleased 1982
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Don Cherry
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
01Pressing
Original French pressing of Music / Sangam
The 1982 French pressing of Music / Sangam on Europa Records has a want-to-have ratio of 2.2:1 with currently only one copy for sale at €59.55, evidencing its collector's appeal.
02Recording
Don Cherry's "Mu" sessions recorded in 1969-70
The two-part "Mu" albums recorded in 1969 and 1970 capture Cherry's free jazz and spiritual jazz explorations during his years living in France and engaging with the European avant-garde jazz scene.
03Live Album
Live in Frankfurt 1982 reissued on vinyl
The 1982 live concert recorded in Frankfurt was reissued on vinyl in 2018 by Black Sweat Records in Italy, marked by a stable price around €50 reflecting sustained demand.
The essence of my approach to trumpet was always singing rather than technical mastery.— Don Cherry
05Collaboration
Old and New Dreams ensemble
In the 1970s and 1980s, Don Cherry joined Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden, and Ed Blackwell to perform as Old and New Dreams, a group continuing Ornette Coleman's musical legacy with innovative jazz compositions.
Don Cherry vinyl discography
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Soul internationalFunk/Soul/RnB/Disco
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Don Cherry
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2022-07-01Blank Forms EditionsFrom$19.22
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Don Cherry
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2022-01-07Blank Forms EditionsFrom$19.22
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What genre does Don Cherry primarily play?
Don Cherry is primarily known for free jazz, avant-garde jazz, and world fusion styles.
When was Don Cherry born and where?
Don Cherry was born on November 18, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
What are some notable vinyl albums by Don Cherry?
Key vinyl albums include "Mu" First Part (1969), "Mu" Second Part (1970), and Music / Sangam (1982).
Are there collectible original pressings available on vinyl?
Yes, original BYG Records pressings of the "Mu" series from 1969-70 and original French pressings of Music / Sangam are collectible with tracked market prices.
What is the best way to experience Don Cherry's trumpet style on vinyl?
Listening to original albums such as "Mu" parts highlights his vocal-inspired trumpet approach, often on pocket trumpet or cornet.
Where was Don Cherry active during his career?
He was active in New York City, Paris, Stockholm, and other international jazz hubs.
Did Don Cherry have any famous musician family members?
His children Neneh Cherry and Eagle-Eye Cherry are both well-known musicians internationally.
Where can I find Don Cherry's albums in France?
Major pressings like the 1982 French Europa Records edition of Music / Sangam are available and tracked on the vinyl market in France.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.
Last updated: 04/07/2026