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Virgin Beauty is an album by Ornette Coleman and his Prime Time ensemble. It was released by Portrait Records in 1988.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 and half stars noted that “the music is frequently exciting, but will take several listens to absorb. Worth investigating”.

Author Michael Stephans remarked: “Virgin Beauty is filled with many bright moments, a vibrant spirit, and an almost irrepressible earthiness. It is one of a number of good starting points for the new listener who wants to know more about Ornette’s Prime Time and its musical evolution.

Track listing:
“3 Wishes” – 4:23
“Bourgeois Boogie” – 5:11
“Happy Hour” – 4:49
“Virgin Beauty” – 3:34
“Healing the Feeling” – 5:21
“Singing in the Shower” – 4:26
“Desert Players” – 4:24
“Honeymooners” – 4:24
“Chanting” – 3:01
“Spelling the Alphabet” – 1:30
“Unknown Artist” – 4:12

Personnel:
Ornette Coleman – saxophone, trumpet, violin
Denardo Coleman – drums, keyboards, percussion
Charles Ellerbie – guitar
Jerry Garcia – Guitar on “3 Wishes”, “Singing in the Shower”, “Desert Players”
Albert MacDowell – double bass
Bern Nix – guitar
Chris Walker – bass
Calvin Weston – drums

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Released: February 18, 1988
Length: 44:49
Label: Portrait
Producer: Denardo Coleman