B1 recorded January 26, 1976 at Kendun Recorders, Burbank, California
B2 recorded March 21, 1976 at Generation Sound, New York City
Personnel:
Charlie Haden — bass
Keith Jarrett — piano (track 1)
Ornette Coleman — alto saxophone (track 2)
Alice Coltrane — harp (track 3)
Paul Motian — percussion (track 4)
In 1976, Charlie Haden recorded eight duets with musicians whom he admired; the results were originally released on two Horizon LPs as Closeness. For this release, Haden is teamed with pianist Keith Jarrett, plays a memorable \"O.C.\" with altoist Ornette Coleman, interprets a moody piece with harpist Alice Coltrane, and performs the highly political \"For a Free Portugal\" (which also utilizes excerpts from a record of Angolan music) with percussionist Paul Motian. Recommended, particularly due to the Ornette and Jarrett collaborations.
