Soapsuds, Soapsuds is an album by American saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman, released in 1977 on the Artists House label. It is a duo between Coleman (alto saxophone, violin, trumpet, and piano) and bassist Charlie Haden, who had been a founding member of his classic quartet. The album was recorded at Columbia 30th Street Studios in New York City.
The music on the album is a mix of original compositions by Coleman and standards, performed in an intimate duo format. It highlights the chemistry between Coleman and Haden, who had worked together since the late 1950s. The album's title refers to a colloquial expression suggesting something trivial or unimportant, contrasting with the depth of the music.
Soapsuds, Soapsuds was well received by critics, who praised the spontaneous interaction and creativity of the duo. The album shows Coleman exploring softer, more melodic textures without losing his characteristic free harmonic language. It was reissued on CD in 1994 by Verve Records.