The Shape of Jazz to Come by Released October 1959 Recorded May 22, 1959,, Length 37: 59 1317 chronology (1959) 1959 The Shape of Jazz to Come (1959) (1960) 1960 The Shape of Jazz to Come is the third album by musician. Although Coleman initially wished for the album to be titled Focus on Sanity, after one of the songs on the album, it was ultimately titled The Shape of Jazz to Come at the urging of Atlantic producer, who felt that the title would give consumers 'an idea about the uniqueness of the LP.' Released on in 1959, it was his debut on the label and his first album featuring his working quartet including himself, trumpeter, bassist, and drummer. The recording session for the album took place on May 22, 1959, at in. Two outtakes from the session, 'Monk and the Nun' and 'Just for You', would later be released respectively on the 1970s compilations and. Download Google Chrome Full Crack. In 2012, the Library of Congress added the album to the National Recording Registry. Contents • • • • • • • • • • Background [ ] From 1948 to 1958, Coleman moved between,, and, working various jobs and developing his own unique sound that was often met with hostility.