A masterpiece of spiritual jazz that combines sharpness and spirituality.
This is a representative performance of the modal jazz period, blending a spiritual sense of exhilaration with a tightly knit ensemble, vividly capturing the realism of a live performance.
Every note of the saxophone is imbued with soul, alternating between passion and serenity. The flow of the improvisation is unrestrained yet meticulously constructed, elevating the freedom and spirituality of jazz to its limits. The rhythm section breathes supplely, and the swirl of sound creates a meditative depth. Amidst the powerful performance there is a prayer-like stillness, and the spiritual world of music that Coltrane explored comes to fruition in its purest form.
A:
1)
India
2)
Up 'Gainst The Wall
B:
1)
Impressions
2)
After The Rain
Piano - McCoy Tyner
Composed By - John Coltrane
Soprano Saxophone - John Coltrane (A1)
Tenor Saxophone - John Coltrane (A2 to B2)
Bass - Reggie Workman (A1)
Drums - Elvin Jones (A1 to B1)
Alto Saxophone - Eric Dolphy (B1)
Bass Clarinet - Eric Dolphy (A1)
Mastered By - Rudy Van Gelder
Producer - Bob Thiele
Bass - Jimmy Garrison
Drums - Roy Haynes (B2)
Design [Liner] - Joe Lebow
Photography By [Cover And Liner Photos] - Joe Alper
