Ghosthouse, you said you were interested in knowing more about Don Cherry. That little horn is what's called a "pocket trumpet"; that was his favorite horn when he was in his Tibetan Buddhist phase, Milarepa is one of Tibet's most famous poets.
He went through many different phases, but his Tibetan Buddist phase is my favorite, and "Brown Rice" is among my most cherished albums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKCLoR0K6uQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksvkksFW6y4
This is "Journey of Milarepa"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbaHyXB-LRk
Rok, said this one reminded him of Miles Davis's aunt Corine who made her living telling people's fortune. When the price was right, she could even make their fortunes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bF5yqfaYVw
Enjoy the music.