American flutist and composer known for work in jazz, avant-garde and contemporary classical music.

The provided review discusses a 1986 album, Romance And Revolution, described as containing five tracks and reinterpreting works by Ornette Coleman and Charlie Mingus. The review highlights Newton's inventive use of the flute and notes contributions including pianist Geri Allen.

The available review (2007) discusses James Newton's 1986 album Romance And Revolution, noting five tracks that reinterpret Ornette Coleman and Charlie Mingus. The review praises instrumental execution, arrangements, and Newton's inventive use of the flute within a post-free/hard bop context. Geri Allen's piano and other ensemble colors are highlighted.

For:Jazz listeners, flute enthusiasts, fans of avant-garde and contemporary jazz

 Taking the flute, Newton extracts new sounds, and acts as the manipulator, a reviser of hard bop illustrating the stylistic concept of post-free sound.

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