for the Atlantic label (1959/60). Secondly, these recordings were made in that crucial transition between the Miles Davis quintet and the seminal quartet that accompanied Coltrane in the following years. It celebrates the maestro playing originals and standards, extending their meaning far beyond the usual scope and every track is a landmark. It is fitting that this album ends with "Body and Soul" because it really speaks of and to both. From the eternal "Giant Steps" with its spirited virtuosity, we move to the gutsy, soulful portrait "Cousin Mary" then onto a luminous recording of the classic "Naima". These performances hit to the heart and their integrity remain uncompromised. On "My Favourite Things" and "Summertime", Coltrane is joined by McCoy Tyner and Elvin Jones respectively, unveiling a deep fascination with the modal. Through John Coltrane's music, through his authoritative voice, through his keenly listening imagination, Jazz finds a mystical dimension. This record can change lives. --Ben Clarke
for the Atlantic label (1959/60). Secondly, these recordings were made in that crucial transition between the Miles Davis quintet and the seminal quartet that accompanied Coltrane in the following years. It celebrates the maestro playing originals and standards, extending their meaning far beyond the usual scope and every track is a landmark. It is fitting that this album ends with "Body and Soul" because it really speaks of and to both. From the eternal "Giant Steps" with its spirited virtuosity, we move to the gutsy, soulful portrait "Cousin Mary" then onto a luminous recording of the classic "Naima". These performances hit to the heart and their integrity remain uncompromised. On "My Favourite Things" and "Summertime", Coltrane is joined by McCoy Tyner and Elvin Jones respectively, unveiling a deep fascination with the modal. Through John Coltrane's music, through his authoritative voice, through his keenly listening imagination, Jazz finds a mystical dimension. This record can change lives. --Ben Clarke
Album Notes: Personnel includes: John Coltrane (soprano & tenor saxophones); Johnny Hartman (vocals); Eric Dolphy (bass clarinet); Duke Ellington, McCoy Tyner (piano); Aaron Bell, Jimmy Garrison, Reggie Workman (bass); Roy Haynes, Elvin Jones (drums).
Album Reviews: Uncut (11/01, p.103) - 4 1/2 stars out of 5 - "...An introduction to his range of styles..."
Advantages: Improvisation at it's best Disadvantages: It's sad that there are only 3 songs in that record(+ 1 bonus track)
...:14 long!), creating a some kind of religious-trancedental feel, which furthermore is ex[anded by intense improvisastion by all instruments. It is worth noting that JohnColtrane plays soprano sax on this tune, and I can assure you, he is very good at soprano as well. Freddie Hubbard is on the trumpet and Eric Dolphy on the flute. What more can somebody ask. All right for the greedy ones, Elvin Jones is on the drums and Art Davis on tha bass. Satisfied now? The song just keeps progressing and the ostinato is always there, in the oscure and mystical phrygian mode. "Dahomey dance" , a medium swing tune, reminds of the "blue train" record, wih more strightforward melodic and rhytmical structures. Coltrane is back on the tenor here, and needless to say the man he can play. The album ends with a great ballad "Aisha", proving that Coltrane can also...
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Jazz Supreme Review ofLove Supreme, A - JohnColtraneby
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Advantages: The pinnacle of Coltrane's immense contribution to jazz. Disadvantages: Inaccessible without perseverance.
...When I first listened to this album, I attempted to track what Coltrane was doing musically. This proved useless, for in a way the musical elements of 'A Love Supreme' are subordinate to the profound sense of spirituality.
I'm not a religious person myself, but when listening to this album, I couldn't help but be awe-inspired by Coltrane's apparent subservience to God. He states himself that the album is a gift to God, and an expression of gratitude for the incredible talent with which he's been blessed.
Coltrane uses his regular quartet on this album (the most staunch member being pianist McCoy Tyner), and although these musicians perform admirable supporting roles this is Coltrane's album from beginning to end.
As I've already stated, one shouldn't listen to 'A Love Supreme' attempting to break down the musical elements...
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Advantages: In a word.....Genius Disadvantages: Might just stop you from getting anything done
...face". The album does indeed have a very spiritual theme running through it and you can feel all the conflicts and beauty of a life in progress.
Later Coltrane (tenor sax) took band mates McCoy Turner (piano), Jimmy Garrison (Bass) and Elvin Jones (Drums) into Van Gelder recording studio in New Jersey USA on December 9th 1964 and laid down what has become a landmark in Jazz.
Opening with "Acknowledgement", a three note bass riff that Coltrane weaves his improvisatory lines over in free time, extending his ideas as he goes whilst cymbals crash in the background, this leads into what for me is the best track of the four as the drums pick up the beat and he goes on a solo masterclass that never sounds like just technique. It is "true" music, straight from his heart to the horn.
"Resolution" is a more up-tempo number, with an almost Arabic...
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